9 pin replacement sockets

boudy · 19th February 2007, 05:50 PM

Hey,

I'm looking for oversized 9 pin sockets for an old console amp. The openings are 1" diameter and the spacing of the mounting holes are 1 5/16". The existing sockets are wafer type.

The size of the existing openings preclude the use of standard sockets with 1 1/8" spaced mounting holes.

These sockets are for 12ax7 and 6bq5 tubes.

I've already checked several online suppliers and eBay.

If there aren't suitable replacments available then I may plug the existing holes and put in the standard sockets. However this is a good deal of extra work, I'd prefer to find sockets that will work with the chassis as it is if possible.

I'd appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks.

-Eric

alexistheo · 19th February 2007, 07:35 PM

Bottlehead sells some "hole shrinkers" that may or may not work- i'm not sure of the exact dimensions but you could email them.

http://www.bottlehead.com/et/parts/parts.htm

19th February 2007, 05:50 PM	#1
boudy diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central MA	9 pin replacement sockets Hey, I'm looking for oversized 9 pin sockets for an old console amp. The openings are 1" diameter and the spacing of the mounting holes are 1 5/16". The existing sockets are wafer type. The size of the existing openings preclude the use of standard sockets with 1 1/8" spaced mounting holes. These sockets are for 12ax7 and 6bq5 tubes. I've already checked several online suppliers and eBay. If there aren't suitable replacments available then I may plug the existing holes and put in the standard sockets. However this is a good deal of extra work, I'd prefer to find sockets that will work with the chassis as it is if possible. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks. -Eric

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19th February 2007, 07:35 PM	#2
alexistheo diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York City	Bottlehead sells some "hole shrinkers" that may or may not work- i'm not sure of the exact dimensions but you could email them. http://www.bottlehead.com/et/parts/parts.htm