Ceramic 8-Pin Octal Stand-Off Tube Socket | PC Mount | Gold Pins

$12.99
  • Ceramic 8-Pin Octal Stand-Off Tube Socket | PC Mount | Gold Pins

Ceramic 8-Pin Octal Stand-Off Tube Socket | PC Mount | Gold Pins

$12.99

1
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Premium ceramic 8-pin octal stand-off tube socket featuring gold-plated pins for PC board mounting in tube amplifiers and other vacuum tube equipment.

Designed for octal power, preamp, and rectifier tubes, this socket combines a heat-resistant ceramic body with gold-plated contacts for excellent electrical connectivity and corrosion resistance. The stand-off design provides a compact and secure solution for amplifier repairs, restorations, upgrades, and custom tube electronics.

With a 1" tail diameter and 5.5 mm PC-mount pins, this is an excellent choice when a premium octal socket is desired for PCB-based tube equipment.

Key Features

  • 8-pin octal tube socket
  • Gold-plated pins
  • Heat-resistant ceramic construction
  • Stand-off style design
  • PC / PCB mount
  • 1" tail diameter
  • 5.5 mm pin length
  • Suitable for octal power, preamp, and rectifier tubes
  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • Ideal for amplifier repairs, restorations, and upgrades
  • Suitable for custom PCB-based tube equipment

Common Applications

  • Tube guitar amplifiers
  • Tube bass amplifiers
  • Tube preamplifiers
  • Power tube circuits
  • Rectifier tube circuits
  • Hi-Fi tube equipment
  • PCB-based amplifier repairs
  • Custom vacuum tube electronics

Common Tube Types

Suitable for many standard 8-pin octal-base vacuum tubes, including:

  • 6L6 / 6L6GC
  • EL34
  • 6550
  • KT66
  • KT77
  • KT88
  • 5881
  • 6V6
  • 5AR4 / GZ34
  • 5U4
  • 6SN7
  • 6SL7
  • Other compatible 8-pin octal-base tubes

Specifications

Part Type: Vacuum Tube Socket
Configuration: 8-Pin Octal
Socket Style: Stand-Off
Body Material: Ceramic
Pin Type: Gold Plated
Mounting Type: PC / PCB Mount
Tail Diameter: 1"
Body Height: 14.5 mm
Overall Diameter: 30 mm
Overall Height: 21 mm
Pin Length: 5.5 mm

Important Notes

  • This listing is for the gold-pin version.
  • Designed for direct PC / PCB mounting.
  • Verify socket dimensions, pin spacing, and PCB layout against the original component before ordering.
  • Tube amplifiers and other tube equipment can retain potentially lethal voltages even when unplugged. Installation should be performed by a qualified technician.