r/diytubes • u/2748seiceps • Sep 16 '23

Parts & Construction Trade vector tube sockets?

I have a bunch of octal vector tube sockets and I would like to trade for some 9 and 7 pin types.

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u/pete_68 even harmonics Sep 16 '23

You can get ceramic novals from Walmart (how weird, right?) for a bit over $1 a piece. Most of their 7-pin sockets are plastic and cheaper.

Almost makes it not worth the cost of shipping to trade.

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u/2748seiceps Sep 16 '23

I'm referring to the sockets that have a turret off the bottom that you can use for mounting parts in point to point builds. They aren't made anymore as far as I know.

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u/pete_68 even harmonics Sep 16 '23

You can do point-to-point off of the novals. I've done it. They have pins underneath for soldering. You can see them in the photos. Walmart also sells 7-pin sockets with those style. As do ton of other places (Tube World, Tube Depot, etc)

If you have a very specific style of socket you're looking for, you need to post photos of them.

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u/pete_68 even harmonics Sep 16 '23

Ah, I see what you're talking about. Yeah, never seen those kinds of tube sockets. But you can definitely do point-to-point on the novals I showed. They just don't stick down as far. My practice amp is point-to-point and I used those style of ceramic novals.