New Crack build, high voltage on T5 and T9

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Got it functioning properly finally (sounds great!).
It is a loose connection in the octal socket. I don't yet know if it is the socket itself, the tube or bad connections/solders on the pins.
It is presently stable, though, which is a relief. Are better octal sockets available which are recommended?
Thanks!

[Paul Birkeland]

There are many octal sockets that I don't recommend, like the teflon ones, PC pin ones, etc.  You can get the same socket with solder cups, though I like how easily the fork pins in the ones we use can be tensioned if necessary. 

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Ah, good to know! I'll explore tensioning if need be.
Thanks!