the amplifier is disconnected from the mains supply and left OFF for at least
an hour. This will ensure that any voltages internally have dissipated. Using a
small flat-blade screwdriver, (ideally no more than 1mm across with an
insulated handle), and with the valve removed, carefully push the screwdriver
down the end of the pin socket and gently push to close the gap. This will
close up the metal retaining sockets so they grip the valve pins tighter and
ensure good contact. The 9-PIN Noval vale bases used on the V10 tend to
retain their tension as they are much tighter so there should be no need to re-
tension them.
Internal Speaker
Your V10 ‘The Baron’ Combo is fitted with an 8 Ohm Celestion G12M
Creamback speaker. This is rated at 65 Watts so is more than capable of
handling the full power from the V10. However, the clipping distortion
associated with turning an amplifier up too much can quickly damage the
delicate speaker voice coil so make sure this distortion is not present. It
sounds particularly nasty, (not like the lovely harmonic distortion form
overdriven valves), so if you hear bad things, turn it down.
http://celestion.com/product/123/G12M_65_Creamback/
