If a tube has severe microphonics, a silicone rubber o-ring can damp that a little bit. But it's a band-aid on a corpse; best to use a less-microphonic tube in the first place.
I still have some of those: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4988&highlight=tube+dampers
The person who bought them from me, didn't return them, so they probably work OK.😉
The person who bought them from me, didn't return them, so they probably work OK.😉
i tried them, yes it works musically and the glass would not ring when it is tap on. Besides it's cheap something like a few coins for it. It is called o-rings. But don't expect to much improvement out of it. A band-aid in reducing microphony as mention.
Please consider the Pearl coolers and give them a try.
Aside of being what the name says they are they do a wonderful job in eliminating microphony.In fact,the Pearl coolers are the most effective anti-microphonic gadgets I ever tried!
I see some kind of EL 84 in your picture...,well,the other major benefit of Pearl's is,you guessed,COOLING!😉
You'll actually be amazed how a tube sounds when you reduce the temperature of the glass envelope by some degree,especially in the most heated section,this is the half-of-the-anode zone.
And,I have to mention that if you like the effects and you're skilled enough,you could make your own Pearls...
Aside of being what the name says they are they do a wonderful job in eliminating microphony.In fact,the Pearl coolers are the most effective anti-microphonic gadgets I ever tried!
I see some kind of EL 84 in your picture...,well,the other major benefit of Pearl's is,you guessed,COOLING!😉
You'll actually be amazed how a tube sounds when you reduce the temperature of the glass envelope by some degree,especially in the most heated section,this is the half-of-the-anode zone.
And,I have to mention that if you like the effects and you're skilled enough,you could make your own Pearls...
Price check: a package of 50 silicone o-rings of the right size runs about $10 from McMaster-Carr. Let's see, if I call them "Ponn-Fahr Tube Damping Rings" and create a nice line of BS, I should be able to get $5 apiece.
The last time I saw something like this, it was on a show here in Canada called the "Sunday Night Sex Show''
The host, named Sue, called it a "**** Ring".
Just goes to show you that there are many uses for an O-ring.
KevinLee
The host, named Sue, called it a "**** Ring".
Just goes to show you that there are many uses for an O-ring.
KevinLee
THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT.
Hi,
Isn't that your average business calc.?
The short answer, yes this can help.
The longer one: if you want to kill two birds with one stone use Pearl Tube Coolers.
The longest short answer: roll your own or avoid microphonic tubes/circuits in the first place and avoid excessive dissipation.
Your pick,😉
Hi,
Isn't that your average business calc.?
The short answer, yes this can help.
The longer one: if you want to kill two birds with one stone use Pearl Tube Coolers.
The longest short answer: roll your own or avoid microphonic tubes/circuits in the first place and avoid excessive dissipation.
Your pick,😉
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