Get rid of Tube Rattle

[brianf]

These look interesting!

http://www.thetubestore.com/tuberings.html

brianf

 

[Brewski]

Yes they do. I ended up a set of Hal-o's a while back. They're a little less money. http://herbiesaudiolab.home.att.net/

 

[user 1198]

Yes they do. I ended up a set of Hal-o's a while back. They're a little less money. http://herbiesaudiolab.home.att.net/

Interesting.... From you exprecience, do these things really work?

 

[Guitarzan]

Hmmm... Tube rattle solution..ok I'll buy that but...

stabilize the operating temperature of the tube’s filaments

I don't think so. C'mon folks...what's between the glass and the filament? A Vacuum!!!! there's no chance in hell those titanium rings are going to do anything to the filaments.

 

[rippingrudy]

This is bullshit voodoo. Another way to get in your pocket.

 

[brianf]

This is bullshit voodoo. Another way to get in your pocket.

The rest of the promises, I agree. I'm talking about rattle only.

Brewski's like looks good too.

brianf

 

[Brewski]

I found that they do help a bit. They focus and define the sound a little better. The difference is not night and day, like wow I have a new amp. I was given the recommendation for the Halo's by Bob at Eurotubes. He said that he has been testing a product that he may endorse, as well, offer on his site.

I'm no expert and don't claim to be. So, take the info with a grain of salt.

 

[exposeenmity]

Yeah, that whole stabilizing the temperature of the filament, bullshit. I only see those helping with actual mechanical vibration of the tube, nothing more. Come to think of it, I might want to try using different metals to see the affects it has on the tubes....hm.....devious mad scientist thoughts running rampant.

 

[drunkdolphin]

Good Morning Gents,
I got rid of any tube rattles in my Mk1 reissue by adding spring type retainers to the 6l6's and using a 3/4" band of heat shrink i bought from home depot.
I wrapped it around the middle of the tube and now they are no longer an issue.

Not a new idea but an effective one.
Total cost $3.00

steve

 

[brianf]

Good Morning Gents,
I got rid of any tube rattles in my Mk1 reissue by adding spring type retainers to the 6l6's and using a 3/4" band of heat shrink i bought from home depot.
I wrapped it around the middle of the tube and now they are no longer an issue.

Not a new idea but an effective one.
Total cost $3.00

steve

Can you post a photo? Sounds like a good trick. I hate tube rattle!!!!!

Thanks

brianf

 

[drunkdolphin]

sure,
I left you a PM.

 

[Lespaulstandard]

A heavy O-Ring would work just as well.. with much less cost. Granted, it wouldn't be designed for tubes, but its your money.

 

[Ken j]

I have friends into high end audio and they use high temp o-rings. If you go to some hifi stores they sell "special o-rings" for big bucks. It must be the expensive bag they put them in. LOL If you want to stop the majority of tube rattle get a head and don't put it on the speaker cab, isolate it as best as possible.

 

[brianf]

If you want to stop the majority of tube rattle get a head and don't put it on the speaker cab, isolate it as best as possible.

Agreed, I rarly have the problem on a head, even if it sits on the cab. It's always on a combo.

brianf