2nd Annual Cardas Bulk Purchase

[tiroth]

My vote would be GRS R. I have some GRS C but I think the R are preferable and likely cheaper.

 

[leadbelly]

Here's my wish list:

Economy banana plugs: CABE

Economy binding posts: HCBP S

Female RCA's: CTFA

And although not listed specifically, under "Non Cardas", they show pictures of IEC power cord components, so I am interested in IEC plugs and sockets for 110V.

 

[BrianGT]

I ordered several pairs of binding posts last year, and I would highly recommend paying extra for the gold plated binding posts, over the bare copper ones. On a pair of speakers that I used, the copper one are now looking quite tarnished and ugly. The gold plated rhodium ones that I used on my other speakers don't have this problem. I forget how much extra it was, but they look many times better after one year.

--
Brian

 

[elizard]

I would be in for 2 of CCBP-S (all i can afford!)

 

[officeboy]

I'd like a few pairs of something, but i'm not sure what yet, but both binding posts and rca's though.
probably 2-4 pairs of CCGR L and maybe 6-10 of GRFA S Thin

As to the wiki, someone broke the old everything else page, and it looks like it keeps a history of what was there, but i have no idea how to fix it. Anyone know how to work the wiki pages to fix things up?

*update* woo, I restored the old links to the everything else page, maybe now i can add a 2nd Annual Cardas Bulk Purchase page?

*update v2* I've added a page, would roddyama or someone like to put in all the info?
http://www.diyaudio.com/wiki/index.php?page=2nd+Annual+Cardas+Bulk+Purchase

*update v3* yeah, after reading the early posts, i see that the wiki was going to be taken care of when you knew what people wanted. *sorry for stepping on your toes*

 

[Jarno]

Hello Rodd,

I think I would go for 4 or 6 CCBP either L or S, depending on price.

Greetings,

Jarno.

 

[tiroth]

I ordered several pairs of binding posts last year, and I would highly recommend paying extra for the gold plated binding posts, over the bare copper ones. On a pair of speakers that I used, the copper one are now looking quite tarnished and ugly. The gold plated rhodium ones that I used on my other speakers don't have this problem. I forget how much extra it was, but they look many times better after one year.

Worth considering, but personally I've had no problems. It probably depends on the amount of salt and pollutants in the surrounding environment.

 

[Bryon]

Great idea.


I'd like 4 pair of the CCBP L and 4 spades (either GRS R or GRS C -whatever works for the majority) if I can figure out how to use the WIKI.

Bryon

 

[elizard]

Along with the binding posts (as posted above) I will be interested in a pair or two of rca jacks, whatever ones are ordered are fine for me.

 

[fcel]

XLR

Does Cardas carry XLR jack now?
I believe we couldn't buy those on the previous group buy.

 

[elizard]

Re: XLR

Does Cardas carry XLR jack now?
I believe we couldn't buy those on the previous group buy.

Hmm, I don't see any on their webiste. Parts connexion only has protection caps/adaptors, no jacks. Nothind on percy audio or diycable either.

 

[roddyama]

Re: Re: XLR

Hmm, I don't see any on their webiste. Parts connexion only has protection caps/adaptors, no jacks. Nothind on percy audio or diycable either.

It appears that they no longer carry the XLR connectors.

 

[vinay]

Hi,

I am interested in RCA connectors, binding posts and banana plugs/spades.

Quantity could be upto a half a dozen pairs of each, depending on final price.

Vinay

 

[Zapped]

I would like to get a few extra phono jacks and a few of the plated binding posts. BTW, for anyone who is bugged by oxidation on the non-plated connectors, there is a company that produces anti-oxidation products (do a search on Caig products) that are truly exceptional (as well as truly expensive). A little goes a long way, however. They first advertised in TAA about 30 years ago. They work.

Larry Wright
Seattle area

 

[gjo]

I'm also interested in a few RCA jacks, whichever one is selected, plus one pair of binding posts.

George

 

[roddyama]

At the very least, we will do the same selection binding posts and RCA's we did last year. It looks like we will be adding some items. More feedback.

I will setup the WIKI either this weekend or early next week.

 

[Ciscokid]

Count me in on some more of the rca jacks and possibly a pair of binding posts.

Regards,
ck

 

[Carrier Bag Man]

I'd be interested in a pair of binding posts a few spades and a couple of female rca's.

Cheers

John

 

[Peter Daniel]

Does Cardas carry XLR jack now?
I believe we couldn't buy those on the previous group buy.

I would really recommend Neutric. The new line is very nice and if bought in qty 10 or more, one of those jacks in a pic is less than CAD $3.

 

[Peter Daniel]

Another binding posts from Cardas are those funny looking ones with a big knob. I was kinda dismissing them in a beginning, but after aqcuiring a sample, I'm quite impressed with them . That type of design eliminates the metal nuts (which could be beneficial), eliminates the tention from the posts, and creates shorter path through the posts to subsequent wires. They are also very easy to tighten or open (no special wrenches required anymore) as the large knob simplifies that. The knob comes in a variety of custom designs.
http://www.cardas.com/oem/index.html