recommendations for tube dampers???

I think you're right BW, I should've put an exclamation point or two after the phrase "eight years ago"!! But I got posted-out on audio a while back and have mostly sworn it off since. However it's nice to get a welcome wagon rather than flamed for daring to diss the holy tube (which I'll always love even if I don't use 'em anymore), so thanks dude :-)

So Zaikesman, would you care to name some names as far as the SS gear you hinted at? Sorry, don't mean to hijack this thread but I am always very interested in tube-like SS gear I should listen to. Have not used tube dampers yet but this thread has got me thinking again.

I also apoligize for the brief hijack.Welcome back Z,good to hear,Bob

I have been trying to build my own DIY tube dampers, and im getting a ring of softish urethane to make a good and removable damper.

Chatta,

I'm sure urethane can work, but make sure it's of a formulation that will withstand the temperatures of a hot tube. I received a used preamp once with urethane dampers and they were a sticky mess. No idea how long they'd been in use, but they weren't doing much damping by the time they got to me. I stick with silicone just because I know it's one material that will stand the heat.

David