Tube socket PCB

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Offline Markkr

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on: January 16, 2021, 04:44:40 PM
Is there any reason to avoid using tube socket PCB’s to clean up those connections a little?



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Reply #1 on: January 16, 2021, 05:24:39 PM
Those make sense to me. The only caution I can think of is regarding the use of grid stopper resistors to prevent/minimize oscillation. Since they work best if connected with little to no lead between the body of the resistor and the grid pin, if a build calls for grid stoppers you might want to wire them directly to the grid pins and not to the pcb holes connected to the pins.  Just a thought.

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Reply #2 on: January 16, 2021, 06:10:35 PM
You're adding an additional solder joint to each pin...John

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Reply #3 on: January 17, 2021, 01:46:12 AM
Pretty sure those will only fit the CMC style tube sockets with pins.  I have used them a few builds with no issues.

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Reply #4 on: January 17, 2021, 04:13:32 PM
Excellent, thanks for the input!