10-12-2025, 07:05 PM
For my Philco 53-1750, the 8 pin socket for the 35L6GT tube just won't hold the pins tight and causes intermittent poor connection and therefore, crackling and/or squealing. If I hold the tube in there tight, the radio & phono work just fine.
Not sure where to find a new replacement socket for this old tube type. Besides just replacing the socket (which looks like it might be real pain in the #$#%#% - are there any other tricks for tightening up the socket receptacles or making the tube fit tighter? Thanks.
Not sure where to find a new replacement socket for this old tube type. Besides just replacing the socket (which looks like it might be real pain in the #$#%#% - are there any other tricks for tightening up the socket receptacles or making the tube fit tighter? Thanks.
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