[jonathan c]

Maybe they need to come up with a socket saver saver for situations like this

If things get really screwed up, pocket savers may be needed…

 

[LCMusicLover]

My LP developed a power problem, so I'm having it RMA'd, which means I've got to take out the socket savers before I send it in. Anyone have any advice as to how to remove the savers without destroying either them or the amp?

Best answer I've seen:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/liquid-platinum-tube-rollers.898852/post-15759008

I had to remove a set and it was nearly impossible until I tried what this post recommended.

 

[Deyan]

Maybe they need to come up with a socket saver saver for situations like this

Or this

 

[dazKewl]

Or this

Yup... Saw these in a post/thread (maybe even this thread?) after I had already put my traditional ones in. Mine will die with my LP when his time comes.

 

[dstarr3]

Best answer I've seen:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/liquid-platinum-tube-rollers.898852/post-15759008

I had to remove a set and it was nearly impossible until I tried what this post recommended.

Awesome, thanks. I managed to get mine out easier than expected. After pressing down hard enough on the top of the metal case, that exposed juuuuuuust enough of the socket savers such that my vice grips could get a good enough grip to pull them out.

When I get my replacement, I'm thinking I might put an o-ring down there or something, just to make them, like, a millimeter more proud of the surface. Because that's all it needs for me.

 

[jonathan c]

Or this

High craftsmanship, to boot !

 

[LCMusicLover]

High craftsmanship, to boot !

I've purchased 2 pair from @Deyan -- very satisfied.

Cheers!

 

[WhiskeyJacks]

For those still owning their Liquid Platinum's, I wanted to do a tube call so to speak...lol. A shout out of what tubes are currently being used in your LP as of right now last listened. Figured it would be a nice way to show some roller preferences and show what is popular with the LP. I will shout out and if anyone is down to let me know their tubes being used, then cool. If not then pooey haha.

Had a pair of 58 bugle boys d getter version in there for a long while but recently been using and really enjoying the CV4003 Brimars "platinum quality" from upscale audio. I believe they are beginning of the 60 or very end of 50s. They are lovely tubes though in the LP.

 

[chaz_flhr]

For those still owning their Liquid Platinum's, I wanted to do a tube call so to speak...lol. A shout out of what tubes are currently being used in your LP as of right now last listened. Figured it would be a nice way to show some roller preferences and show what is popular with the LP. I will shout out and if anyone is down to let me know their tubes being used, then cool. If not then pooey haha.

Had a pair of 58 bugle boys d getter version in there for a long while but recently been using and really enjoying the CV4003 Brimars "platinum quality" from upscale audio. I believe they are beginning of the 60 or very end of 50s. They are lovely tubes though in the LP.

Pair of 58 BB D getter here with a cap mod.

 

[K-Lawn]

New owner here. This is a long thread and seems to be less active nowadays. Can someone recommend a socket saver that's currently available for order? I'm looking to try out various tubes. Any recommendations for a warmer (that stock EH) but detailed signature?

 

[dstarr3]

New owner here. This is a long thread and seems to be less active nowadays. Can someone recommend a socket saver that's currently available for order? I'm looking to try out various tubes. Any recommendations for a warmer (that stock EH) but detailed signature?

https://pulsetubestore.com/products/plug-play-novib-socket-saver©-1960s-nos-british-mcmurdo-phenolic-socket-on-top-plus-vibration-reduction-base-9-pin-b9a-noval-not-made-in-china

Have fun rolling!

 

[dazKewl]

I'd second dstarr3. The link they posted is where I got mine too. If I'm not mistaken, they ship from India and using DHL (or was it USPS?), it didn't take more than a week or so to the US. They've been doing their job for months now, and no problems to report. Good luck and enjoy!

 

[rlawli]

New owner here. This is a long thread and seems to be less active nowadays. Can someone recommend a socket saver that's currently available for order? I'm looking to try out various tubes. Any recommendations for a warmer (that stock EH) but detailed signature?

Try https://www.tubemonger.com/Default.asp

 

[George Chronis]

Hey folks, I'm getting ready to buy some more tubes. I also have a MJ2 btw. I wanted to try the 12AU7 variety. I got some adaptors from Tubemonger. I have some 7730s from Wes that I will finally swap in, but I don't have any other 12AU7 pairs. After reading this thread, here are some that I am looking at:

https://www.langrex.co.uk/products/ecc82-cv491-mullard-blackburn-nos-valve-tube/

https://pulsetubestore.com/products...-m-pairs-quads-singles?variant=39502403731647

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115113782989

Any feedback/advice before I pull the trigger?

Thanks!

 

[Wes S]

Hey folks, I'm getting ready to buy some more tubes. I also have a MJ2 btw. I wanted to try the 12AU7 variety. I got some adaptors from Tubemonger. I have some 7730s from Wes that I will finally swap in, but I don't have any other 12AU7 pairs. After reading this thread, here are some that I am looking at:

https://www.langrex.co.uk/products/ecc82-cv491-mullard-blackburn-nos-valve-tube/

https://pulsetubestore.com/products...-m-pairs-quads-singles?variant=39502403731647

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115113782989

Any feedback/advice before I pull the trigger?

Thanks!

Those 7730 are in another league, so you might have a hard time trying to best them with other 12AU7. To switch things up, I would include the 5814 tube type to the mix as well, and it's an equivalent that best most 12AU7. I would look for some CBS-HYTRON Black Plate Square Getters, or Sylvania triple mica short grey plates, as they are both outstanding tubes, that can hang with the 7730 detail wise, but with a different stage presentation.

https://tubemaze.info/cbs-hytron-5814a-black-plates/

https://tubemaze.info/sylvania-jhs-5814-gray-plates/