Vacuum Tube Accessories

Socket - 8 Pin, 1" Chassis Hole, 1-¼" Mounting Centers
8-pin plastic tube socket commonly used for octal based power, preamp, and rectifier tubes.
  • Bottom mount
  • Includes mounting bracket
  • 1” chassis hole required
  • 1 ¼" mounting centers
$4.35
Solid State Rectifier - Yellow Jacket® YJR, For 5AR4, 5U4, 5Y3
The YJR is a direct plug-in replacement adapter for use in most amplifiers that use 5AR4/GZ34, 5U4, 5Y3 or similar full-wave rectifier tubes. The YJR converts your amp's vacuum tube rectifier to a solid state rectifier, reducing tube sag for a tighter sound and feel.
$14.95
Socket - 9 pin miniature, ceramic, bottom or top mount
Ceramic tube socket commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes.
  • Chassis hole: 7/8”
  • Mounting Centers: 1-1/8”
  • Bottom or top mount
$1.50
Socket - 9 Pin, Standoff Ceramic PC Mount
9-pin ceramic tube socket with stand-off mounting. commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes.
  • Standoff, PC mount
  • 0.822” outer diameter
  • 3/4” tail diameter
$2.25
Solid State Rectifier - For 5AR4, 5U4, 5Y3 Tubes
Solid State Rectifier Direct plug-in replacement for 5AR4, 5U4 and 5Y3 rectifier vacuum tubes in amplifiers with center tapped secondary power transformer. Use when less 'sag' is desired in the power supply; just switch back to the tube rectifier when 'sag' is desired.
$9.95
Socket - 8 Pin Octal, ⅞" Fits in 1" Hole with Bracket PC Mount
Ceramic Tube socket used for octal power tubes, PC mount
  • Chassis hole: 1” to 1-1/4” depending on mounting (Top: 1” to 1-1/8”, Bottom: 1-1/4”)
  • Mounting Centers: 1-1/2” with oblong mounting holes
  • PC mount pins
$2.50
Socket - 9 Pin, Miniature, Plastic, PC Mount
9-pin plastic tube socket commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes.
  • Standoff, PC mount
  • 3/4” tail diameter
$1.89
Socket - 7 Pin, Miniature, Standoff Ceramic PC Mount
7-pin ceramic tube socket with PC pins commonly used for tubes such as the 6X4 rectifier.
  • PC mount
  • 11/16” chassis hole required
  • 11/16" tail diameter
$2.50
Ring for Retainer - rubber, fits KT88 and 6550 Tubes
Rubber ring for retainer S-H143 fits KT88 and 6550 tubes. Dampens vibration.
$0.80
Keyway - Replacement piece for octal tubes
Package of 4
Do you have valuable octal type tubes that work fine except the keyway has been broken off the base? Fix it with this simple and inexpensive product. Simply clean the remainder of the broken keyway from the base and slip one of these on. Will stay on by itself, or you can use a dab of silicon to attach if you wish.
$11.95
Vacuum Tube Retainer - for 12AX7 Tubes
Mounting Centers = 1", Overall Height = 2.2". Keeps common preamp tubes in place while dampening vibrations to reduce microphonics. Supports a maximum tube height of 2.1 inches
$1.99
Socket - 9 Pin, PC Mount, Black Plastic
9-pin plastic tube socket commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes
  • PC mount
  • ¾” chassis hole required (bottom mount)
  • 3/4” tail diameter
$1.50
Socket - 9 Pin, ¾" mounting hole, top mount
9-pin Micalex tube socket commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes. Applicable for use with all types of electronic equipment using vacuum tubes.
  • Top mount
  • 3/4” chassis hole required
  • 1” mounting centers
$3.69
Socket - 4 Pin, Ceramic, Chassis Mount
4-pin ceramic tube socket.
  • Bottom mount
  • 1-1/4” chassis hole required
  • 1-1/2” mounting centers
$3.55
Socket - 8 Pin Ceramic, High Quality
8-pin premium ceramic tube socket commonly used for octal based power, preamp, and rectifier tubes. Can be top mounted or bottom mounted, using unique ring mount. Great replacement for Fender, Marshall and others.
  • Premium quality
  • Convenient top or bottom mount capabilities
  • Includes mounting bracket
  • 1-1/16” chassis hole required
  • 1-7/16” oblong mounting centers
$7.50
Socket - 9 Pin, ¾" mounting hole, PC Mount
9-pin Micalex tube socket commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes. Applicable for use with all types of electronic equipment using vacuum tubes. Features:
  • Top mount
  • 3/4” tail diameter
  • 1-1/8” mounting center
$3.44
Socket - 9 Pin, Miniature, with Shielded Base
9-pin phenolic tube socket with attached shield base.
  • Top mount
  • 3/4” chassis hole required
  • 1-1/8” mounting centers

Please Note: Tube retainer S-H144 will not work with this socket
$2.45
Socket - 9 Pin, Ceramic with Center Shield, Top Mount
9-pin ceramic tube socket with center shield commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes
  • Top mount
  • 3/4” chassis hole required
  • 1-1/8” mounting centers
$1.70
Egg Crate - for Storing Vacuum Tubes
15 x 15" egg crate packing box designed for storing tubes. Supplied unassembled. Each size is capable of holding a different number of tubes. For cartons see S-B127X
Starting at $10.95
Socket - 9 Pin, Miniature, Bakelite, Bottom Mount Ring
9-pin Bakelite molded tube socket commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes
  • Bottom mount
  • 3/4” chassis hole required
  • 1-1/8” mounting centers
$2.95
Socket - 5 Pin, Ceramic Plate, bottom mount
5-pin ceramic plate socket used for 807 tubes.
  • Bottom mount
  • 1" to 1 ¼" chassis hole required
  • 1 ¾" mounting centers
  • UY-Base, 5 Pins
$5.99
Socket - 9 Pin, Ceramic, Magnoval, bottom or top mount
9-pin premium ceramic tube socket used for magnoval (EL504/EL519 size) base tubes. Can be top mounted or bottom mounted, using unique ring mount. Great replacement for vintage amplifiers and other equipment.
$1.05
Socket - 4 Pin, Ceramic Plate, bottom-mount
Bottom mount ceramic socket has bossed mounting holes and recessed rivets to allow sub-panel mounting. Socket fits 300B, 811 size tubes.
$4.99
Socket - 9 Pin, Plastic, ¾" mounting hole, top mount
9-pin plastic tube socket commonly used for preamp tubes or EL84 power tubes
  • Top mount
  • 3/4” chassis hole required
  • 1-1/8” mounting centers

Please note: This socket will not work with tube retainer S-H144
$1.65