Lots of tube dampers on the market. Some look pretty cheap and scary. Whats a good brand to buy? Herbie's and Hal-O look like they're well made. What about the orange ones? anybody know?
I've used several different tube dampers over the past 30 years or so. I am currently using the Herbies and find them to be pretty effective and I like what they do.
Herbie's Audio Lab is a manufacturer, HAL-O is a model they make. So they're all good.
I have tried every model of ring-and-bumper-type tube damper Steve Herbelin makes or used to make and they all work very well indeed. Sadly, I have not found a cheaper Herbie's model that outperforms a more expensive one. The better ones really do work better IME.
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