The OG version was discontinued a few years back. There is a new version coming but no ETA on when. I think Jason spoke to this subject recently in one of his posts.
And, the OG flat tops are now collectibles and command a premium price. The new ones will have a tube shape.
That's one reason I prefer flush mount tube sockets, you never need extenders and you never run into this issue. Secondly, I think the unit runs cooler.
Of course, that's more expensive to build. Holes need to be drilled in the metal, nuts and bolts needed to affix the tube sockets to the top plate, and since the socket is no longer attached to the circuit board the bottom pins need to be hardwired (hand soldiered) to the circuit board. All adding additional expense.
It is the only way I build tube amps. I have not seen it with Schiit tube products but I have repaired several amps that had solder joints or etches crack on the PC boards because of the pressure and flexing on the sockets as tubes were changed.
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