I have a tube preamp and the base of the socket is actually recessed into the chassis or casing. When one places a vacuum tube into the socket it sits down about 1/2 inch. This is fine for operation of the preamp, but if I wanted to try different tubes (like tube roll in new old stock tubes NOS) I would have to hold the glass of the tube, not the base that is partially hidden below the chassis, and lift it out by the glass. Rocking these old 40-50-60 year old tubes would probably detach the glue which holds the glass to the base. Not cool at all. A tube socket saver actually lifts the tubes higher in the socket by 1/2 inch and allows me to handle the tubes by the base, thus saving the integrity of the old tubes.
Tube Socket Savers, why?
So I am kind of new to Tube Amps and did use the archive and was wondering.
A. Why are folks using Socket Savers?
B. What brand is a good brand?
I am a firm believer in an ounce of prevention to give my equipment better performance and longevity. But please do tell me I need a $100 fuse LOL!