is there a way to tighten pins in tube sockets?

Yes. If you look at the sockets you'll see copper wires in socket grooves, bent over towards the outside of the socket. You can insert something behind this wire, between it and the socket wall, and bend it forward. It won't take much, just a tad. I use a small flat blade screwdriver (very small, like one for eyeglasses). BE SURE TO TURN OFF THEN UNPLUG THE AMP FIRST!!!!! :-)

FWIW.

Beyond unplugging the amp: be certain the power supply capacitors are FULLY DISCHARGED. Many components have bleed resistors, that will discharge them, after the unit is turned off(takes a little while). The caps can still somewhat recharge themselves, do to Dielectric Absorption. Whether your unit has bleed resistors or not: it would be best to leave the amp off/unplugged for a couple hours, then touch a short wire(insulated from you) or screwdriver across every capacitor's terminals, to insure that they are not retaining a charge.

I use a dental instrument or hooked soldering tool that you can get at Rat Shack.

And I always discharge the capacitors and unplug the amp, but the best light is in my bathroom so I usually do it in a tub full of water while holding a plugged in hair dryer in my hand to keep the sockets warm.

That is an unusual answer for you Viridian...
I would have thought you would do it in thee shower...?