EL84s leaning?

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Offline Jamus

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on: February 10, 2016, 08:31:37 AM
Both EL84 tubes want to lean in towards each other just a few degrees from vertical. Not a big deal I guess, just visually bugging my OCD. The pins on each tube are straight, the sockets appear flush with chassis. It seems to be related to the tension on the terminal pins which is pulling the tubes off center. Any one have this problem and/or a suggestion to fix?
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Offline Paul Birkeland

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Reply #1 on: February 10, 2016, 09:30:30 AM
There do exist 9 pin shielded sockets that will fit an EL84, that would be my suggesting for fixing the problem.  There may also be retainer springs that can be added to hold the tube down snug against the socket.

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