Shock mount preamp tube sockets?

[David Root]

As a means of pre-empting microphonics in both preamp and power tubes, these have occasionally been used in MI amps, eg the Gibson GA-6.

Anyone have any experience to offer, particularly in adding it to an existing chassis mount socket? Rubber grommets around the mounting screws, for example?

[Rattlecat]

Not sure how I came across this site, but it is relevant to your topic.

http://members.aol.com/sbench101/#Microphonics

[Zippy]

Grommets will CHANGE the resonant frequency of the vibrations but not eliminate them. You might play with o-rings of varying durometer.

[David Root]

Rattlecat, thanx, I'm sure that would work, but it's way too ugly!
Zippy, you're right, you don't want the sockets jumping around. O-rings might do it OK.

Following on that thought, how about collar washers, one or two, fiber, nylon. Maybe not shock resistant enough?