Pops 300B tubes on turn on in my Vac


Put a set of carbon plate Sophia's in my Vac70/70 amp.Over the last week on start up a couple of the tubes have sparked on the top of the tube resulting in a "pop"sound.
Is this something i should be concerned about it doesn't happen all the time.The set is brand new.
I don't remember that happening before with my amp.
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I am a complete amatuer but it appears to be arcing which is very serious. Does this happen while playing ? Does any other tube you use do the same. If not I would pull these immediately.