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RE: Loose socket for 12AX7 tubes

Posted by Lew on March 17, 2025 at 18:58:52:
I concur with TK, the best choice is to replace all the sockets, if they look like the one shown (gold plated pins, porcelain socket body). Older amphenol sockets are actually superior because of better metallurgy, but they don't look as sexy. Before I knew any better, I used several such (porcelain) sockets in homebrew equipment. So far, I have been lucky as none have failed.