9 pin PCB board from Auw Jimmy.

[EarWorm]

When I saw these 9 pins from Auw Jimmy I had to get one for my Crack build.

I got 2.  Beautifully made, gorgeous to look at.   Take a look

[mcandmar]

What tube sockets are you using with them?

I can highly recommend these ones as they are very nice quality, and grab onto the tube nice and tight. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pcs-CMC-Bakelite-Gold-Pin-Tube-Socket-9P-Brown-Base-/130378212735?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item1e5b25a57f

[EarWorm]

Thanks for the link. I'm open to all 9 pin suggestions since I haven't obtained an upgraded base yet.

Did you use a pin break out PCB or did you solder straight on to the base?

[mcandmar]

You really have to use the PCB's for the pin style sockets, i wouldn't fancy trying to solder wires directly onto them.  That seller also lists small PCB's i used on them.

[Doc B.]

I guess it's all perspective. I looked at the pictures from the standpoint of tech support and immediately thought about the potential for nine additional bad solder joints.

[mcandmar]

They are difficult to solder onto the socket as the pins soak up a lot of heat, especially on the center terminal.  They are also a pain to use when you have to solder more than one wire per terminal due to the size of the holes.  On the plus side the tube sockets are of a much better quality.

[EarWorm]

I thought more folks here were using these 9 pin pcb boards from different sources like theses.  One for the Yamamoto teflon socket. This other from Parts connection.

http://www.partsconnexion.com/CONNEX-74342.html

[i luvmusic 2]

 I've used those one's from Partsconnexion it's a PITA to work with the holes for the hookup are far too big.

[EarWorm]

Where might one get those extra pins for the outer holes?