Tube dampeners on ARC gear ... FREE TWEAK

Frank,

I returned the Rx dampers and exchanged for the SS dampers and they worked great in my system.  I am experiencing the same thing you described on your previous posts but no cut off on high and mid this time:)  Robert at Herbie's Audio also made it very easy!  I am also thinking about pulling the trigger to replace all 4 rail fuses in my amp with the Black fuses since they are having some special in December.  Thanks for all the tips and happy holidays to you!

Allan

Allan ...

You are entirely welcome.  Glad you found the SS dampeners to work well for you. The Rx dampeners have been a real blessing in my system. It really odd how so many of these tweaks are system dependent.

I predict that you are going to love what the Black fuses will do for your amp. As I stated in a much earlier post ... I thought with the ARC-REF-75se, with the KT150 tubes, that I finally found a grain free amp. The amp takes only one fuse. Replacing that fuse removed another layer of smear that I didn't realize was there.

I'd be real curious how you make out with the fuses. 

Frank 

Frank

just wonder what kind of power cords you are using with your gear. I found it changes the sound significantly on my system.  I am currently using a Audience e powerchord for my amp.  Thx

Allan

^^^  Allan ... 

I'm using the Synergistic Research Atmosphere level III. 

http://highend-electronics.com/products/synergistic-research-atmosphere-power-cables

Here's a link to the A'gon thread. 

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/synergistic-research-atmosphere-power-cords

High end electronics is having a sale on the SR Black PC's now. 

http://highend-electronics.com/products/synergistic-research-red-black-uef-power-cords

As you'll see in the above cable thread, I was using some very well respected PC's before making the jump to the SR Atmosphere III's. The improvement in every aspect of the musical presentation was heard immediately ... but after 100 hours of break-in, it was mind boggling. 

As you see from reading the PC thread, the much more affordable SR Black PC's get you about 80% there from what others have reported. 

Frank

Frank,

Thank you.  I will check it out.

Allan