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@richmain - definitely what @MEPER said. There is only one correct orientation. It's a snug fit, but if the pins are straight it shouldn't take a lot of pressure.

Attached is the datasheet for the transformers. DO NOT go by the orientation of the silkscreen / lettering. It is not consistent across all parts. ONLY go by the two pins that are placed closer together to determine pin #1.
 

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I received by 2 x P+N JFET octets from "ebay Punky" for BAL IP.
I have double up as I want to try out "parallel" JFETs.
I noticed some metal cans also included. I assume those are meant to be put around N+P pairs to thermal couple them close?
Not something we want to do in IP implementation?

Just for curiosity......how do you mount these cans? .....thermal glue? .....I guess then you also mount N+P "face2face"?
I keep those cans for a future project.......
 

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Well, I cleaned the board on the back with defluxer and was able to correct offset, or so I thought. Putting it back in place and now behaviour is back. I will have to continue with thorough investigation and maybe reflowing solder pads.

I thought I'd quickly put it together before my herniated disk surgery tomorrow. That rarely is a good idea😅