Slightly off topic , but in the same area. You might want to add some sort of unit isolation underneath and tube dampers too. Not related to your popping , but at your level of involvement it never hurts. Cheers , Mike.
Microphonic from Vacuum Tubes?
HI, I have a question regarding microphonic from vacuum tube. I have a Cary SLP-05, and I've changed the output gain tubes to some NOS RCA, and also recently purchased a pair of Linlai for the balanced buffer stage.
I now occasionally hear a loud pop in the music. It doesn't happen very often, but when it does, it is quite loud. This happens when I am streaming digital music, so it can't be those occasional pops you hear from vinyl.
Can someone tell me if this loud pop possibly caused by microphonic in my tubes? if so, how do I track down which tubes? My guess there is no easy way but change one tube at a a time, which can be extremely time consuming. Also I don't own a tube tester. I wonder that would help tracking it down.
Also I read something about vacuum tube damper rings, would that help calming down possible microphonic?
I still consider myself a newbie in tubes, so any hep will be appreciated. Thanks very much.
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Thanks @buellrider97, I've been thinking about tube dampers. I have read some good comments about them. |
+1 @wolf_garcia , Wolfie nailed it ! I appreciate your prospective . Personally I’ve run into brightness issues when doing any exorcisms as the silver adds too much brightness and causes the demon screams to hurt my ears. However Silver gel works great on mold and bacterial issues. Joking aside Ralph has more knowledge and experience than the rest of us put together, I’d advise following his direction. A logical SPOC like search working backwards from present will reveal the culprit. And always employ “ Rule 62 “ on Agon, “ I can’t take myself so damn seriously “. 😆 |
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