Vacuum Tube Accessories

9 pin miniature socket saver. Commonly used in tube testers. Socket savers absorb the main wear and tear from many tube insertions and removals. It's much easier to replace a worn out socket saver than to replace the original socket.

The YJR is a direct plug-in replacement adapter for use in most amplifiers that use 5AR4/GZ34, 5U4, 5Y3 or similar full-wave rectifier tubes. The YJR converts your amp's vacuum tube rectifier to a solid state rectifier, reducing tube sag for a tighter sound and feel.

Ceramic tube socket commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes.

• Chassis hole: 7/8”
• Mounting Centers: 1-1/8”
• Bottom or top mount

9-pin ceramic tube socket with stand-off mounting. commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes.

• Standoff, PC mount
• 0.822” outer diameter
• 3/4” tail diameter

Solid State Rectifier Direct plug-in replacement for 5AR4, 5U4 and 5Y3 rectifier vacuum tubes in amplifiers with center tapped secondary power transformer. Use when less 'sag' is desired in the power supply; just switch back to the tube rectifier when 'sag' is desired.

Ceramic Tube socket used for octal power tubes, PC mount

• Chassis hole: 1” to 1-1/4” depending on mounting (Top: 1” to 1-1/8”, Bottom: 1-1/4”)
• Mounting Centers: 1-1/2” with oblong mounting holes
• PC mount pins

7-pin ceramic tube socket with PC pins commonly used for tubes such as the 6X4 rectifier.

• PC mount
• 11/16” chassis hole required
• 11/16" tail diameter

9-pin plastic tube socket commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes.

• Standoff, PC mount
• 3/4” tail diameter

Rubber ring for retainer S-H143 fits KT88 and 6550 tubes. Dampens vibration.

Do you have valuable octal type tubes that work fine except the keyway has been broken off the base? Fix it with this simple and inexpensive product. Simply clean the remainder of the broken keyway from the base and slip one of these on. Will stay on by itself, or you can use a dab of silicon to attach if you wish.

Mounting Centers = 1", Overall Height = 2.2". Keeps common preamp tubes in place while dampening vibrations to reduce microphonics. Supports a maximum tube height of 2.1 inches

9-pin plastic tube socket commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes

• PC mount
• ¾” chassis hole required (bottom mount)
• 3/4” tail diameter

4-pin ceramic tube socket.

• Bottom mount
• 1-1/4” chassis hole required
• 1-1/2” mounting centers

9-pin Micalex tube socket commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes. Applicable for use with all types of electronic equipment using vacuum tubes.

• Top mount
• 3/4” chassis hole required
• 1” mounting centers

8-pin premium ceramic tube socket commonly used for octal based power, preamp, and rectifier tubes. Can be top mounted or bottom mounted, using unique ring mount. Great replacement for Fender, Marshall and others.

• Premium quality
• Convenient top or bottom mount capabilities
• Includes mounting bracket
• 1-1/16” chassis hole required
• 1-7/16” oblong mounting centers

9-pin Micalex tube socket commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes. Applicable for use with all types of electronic equipment using vacuum tubes. Features:

• Top mount
• 3/4” tail diameter
• 1-1/8” mounting center

9-pin phenolic tube socket with attached shield base.

• Top mount
• 3/4” chassis hole required
• 1-1/8” mounting centers

Please Note: Tube retainer S-H144 will not work with this socket

9-pin ceramic tube socket with center shield commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes

• Top mount
• 3/4” chassis hole required
• 1-1/8” mounting centers

15 x 15" egg crate packing box designed for storing tubes. Supplied unassembled. Each size is capable of holding a different number of tubes. For cartons see S-B127X

9-pin Bakelite molded tube socket commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes

• Bottom mount
• 3/4” chassis hole required
• 1-1/8” mounting centers

9-pin premium ceramic tube socket used for magnoval (EL504/EL519 size) base tubes. Can be top mounted or bottom mounted, using unique ring mount. Great replacement for vintage amplifiers and other equipment.

5-pin ceramic plate socket used for 807 tubes.

• Bottom mount
• 1" to 1 ¼" chassis hole required
• 1 ¾" mounting centers
• UY-Base, 5 Pins

Bottom mount ceramic socket has bossed mounting holes and recessed rivets to allow sub-panel mounting. Socket fits 300B, 811 size tubes.

Works with P-ST8-810 for mounting without screws.