Help with Cary SLP-98

I'm interested in using 6SN7's that have a larger base and or different shape than the conventional 6SN7 tube. Can anyone help with a recommendation for a socket extender that fits, or other options?

coachpoconnor09-14-2023 6:26pm

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jasonbourne71 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 844 posts 09-14-2023 at 06:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They all use the eight-pin octal base. I’ve never seen an 6SN7 with the ST glass envelope. Chinese company Linlai makes some with the odd shape envelope.
coachpoconnor OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 378 posts 09-14-2023 at 07:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Correct, Linlai has some very good sounding tubes that have glass shoulders that do not allow it to fit in the Cary SLP-98.
yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,485 posts 09-14-2023 at 09:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How about this? https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/socket-saver-8-pin-reducing-wear-and-tear-tube-sockets
coachpoconnor OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 378 posts 09-15-2023 at 03:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @yogiboy I'll get my measuring gauge out and measure the opening.I actually emailed Cary and they gave me a link to an eight pin socket saver that didn't fit.

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