RE: Loose socket for 12AX7 tubes

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In Reply to: Loose socket for 12AX7 tubes posted by Akolegov88 on March 16, 2025 at 22:32:51:

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.

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Topic - Loose socket for 12AX7 tubes - Akolegov88 22:32:51 03/16/25 (5)

RE: Loose socket for 12AX7 tubes - Lew 18:58:52 03/17/25 (2)

RE: Loose socket for 12AX7 tubes - Akolegov88 01:21:56 03/19/25 (1)

RE: Loose socket for 12AX7 tubes - triode3 03:50:07 03/19/25 (0)

RE: Loose socket for 12AX7 tubes - Jonesy 15:25:27 03/17/25 (0)

RE: Loose socket for 12AX7 tubes - Triode_Kingdom 11:55:51 03/17/25 (0)

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RE: Loose socket for 12AX7 tubes - Lew 18:58:52 03/17/25 (2)

RE: Loose socket for 12AX7 tubes - Akolegov88 01:21:56 03/19/25 (1)

RE: Loose socket for 12AX7 tubes - triode3 03:50:07 03/19/25 (0)

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