I prefer the good old Bayonet socket. It is much for robust and secure. I used them in my 845 single-ended power amp.
Johnny
845 Tube Sockets.....Bayonet vs plug in types?
So this question goes out to all you DIY amp designers and builders.
845 tube sockets.... Bayonet vs plug in types. Why one or the other? My Cary 211 amps use the bayonet type and I have read that they can bend out of shape and/or have poor contact issues. Why not just use plug in type sockets like those used with 300b's and the like?
See below for the two examples I'm speaking of. Bayonet vs Plug in type.