I’ve got a set of teflon sockets from Jakeband. These are fantastically made to order. Luciano from Jakeband sent me in addition some samples which I will use in the eTracer which I will bring along to ETF.19.
Honestly, these are fine pieces of craftwork. For example, you can measure and let Luciano know the diameter of your 845 (or any other transmitting valves) when ordering these valves so they fit perfectly.
I’ve used these sockets on my projects for years and am very pleased have to say. Of course you pay a premium price as these are hand-made with fine materials. In my opinion, these are worth every cent.
Also I had a pair of RCA sockets, look at them:
They are made on a single piece of tellurium copper. First coating in pure silver 99.99% thickness 18 microns and the second coating Gold 24 K 3 micron thick. Sterling job!
You can contact Jakeband directly to order your sockets. Just use the form I posted years ago here.
I once tried to buy some teflon sockets from Luciano. But PayPal did not accept payment on his email.
Never had any issues and always paid him by PayPal.
PayPal payment on Ebay goes correctly from my country to Italy. But payment by email is not going, it seems.
Another – very – positive vote for Luciano’s sockets and connectors. Apart from the fantastic construction quality they DO sound better! Sound has an higher definition and is less fatigueing.