8-Pin TEFLON socket, with gold plated bronze contacts.

Tubes like: 6021W

This socket solves an old problem of tubes enthusiasts. The miniature tubes like 6021W, etc. are for sale still at reasonable prices. These are generally superb quality, and the latest generation of American tubes. As you know, noise level of tubes goes down with physical size. So actually these tubes are quite nice products. However the flying leads makes them uncomfortable to use. With these sockets they can now be used on amplifier printed circuits boards. The mechanical pin contact is very good, so when the tube is plugged in with all eight pins, it is fitted just as good as a normal tube. Additionally, it is recommended to use the Duende tubes rings for those tubes, and you have the ultimate tube combination! Another picture

Printed Circuit Board Version

Widest distance between pins:
5,08mm or 0.2 Inch
(center to center)

On Teflon is marker point, which fits
mark on tube

Tubes like: 6021 or any other flying lead tube with maximum 8 leads