I have a small drawer full of tube dampers and have pretty much tried them all.
My favorite is the EAT Cool Damper. Unfortunately, they are big enough, (and kinda expensive) that the use in some gear is limited. The ones I use the most are the Herbie Tube dampers. GREAT tweek for the money.
I agree that "some" tube equipment sounds better without damping, but for the majority of gear that I have owned, (which is a LOT), I like what the dampers do.
If the OP would like, I think I have a few of the ARC dampers that I have never used. Pretty sure they are clear, not black. I would be more that happy to send him a few for free.
IMHO, they are one of my least favorite tube dampers.
My favorite is the EAT Cool Damper. Unfortunately, they are big enough, (and kinda expensive) that the use in some gear is limited. The ones I use the most are the Herbie Tube dampers. GREAT tweek for the money.
I agree that "some" tube equipment sounds better without damping, but for the majority of gear that I have owned, (which is a LOT), I like what the dampers do.
If the OP would like, I think I have a few of the ARC dampers that I have never used. Pretty sure they are clear, not black. I would be more that happy to send him a few for free.
IMHO, they are one of my least favorite tube dampers.