westside15

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Do I need to replace tube socket in my amp?
Jond thanks!  Not only does it seem that one of the techs is still around but we are both in Culver City so he’s 5 minutes away tops! 
Do I need to replace tube socket in my amp?
Glad to see I am on the correct path. If anyone can suggests places to get it fixed that would be great.  
Did I just ruin my amp
I want to again thank everyone for the helpful tips. I had already purchased some preferred series tubes from thetubestore but was waiting to put those and some expensive northern electric 6sn7 tubes till after Xmas but instead threw them in and t... 
Did I just ruin my amp
There’s a tube cover but it looked like there was fire in the tube. I could be wrong but it was way different then normal and different than the other tubes.  
Did I just ruin my amp
As jond and twoleftears mentioned I took out the fuse holder that was integrated into the power socket. Took a look and not only does there seem to have a backup fuse located in the part that I pulled out but the original fuse seems to be intact. ... 
Did I just ruin my amp
Thanks everyone for the information and good news. Best Christmas present I could have gotten.  
Did I just ruin my amp
Thanks that makes me feel better. It’s an melody el34 PP amp. Unfortunately I don’t know how to replace the fuses. About all I can do is replace tubes but I am willing to learn!