Solderless RCA plugs for DIY interconnects - Page 2

awkwardbydesign · 19th January 2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CENTRAL

To be honest, there's no need to look any further, these look well made, they provide exactly what I need, the price is fair. I' ll go on and order a set and see from there...

Another case solved!

I wonder if I could get a discount on my next purchase for recommending him?

I also use his polyprop caps, they're not bad, if I have no room for PIO or teflon.

AndrewT · 19th January 2012, 12:49 PM

Somebody is kidding us on.
First we get linked to soldered RCA plugs.
Then we get linked to solderless RCA plugs that were >$26 and subsequently discontinued.

awkwardbydesign · 19th January 2012, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewT

Somebody is kidding us on.
First we get linked to soldered RCA plugs.
Then we get linked to solderless RCA plugs that were >$26 and subsequently discontinued.

Which is which? As far as I can see, the Valab plugs are still available at $24.
If you mean the earlier links, I can't see which ones are discontinued, but I can see some expensive ones.

CENTRAL · 3rd February 2012, 07:17 AM

Having received the Valabs I just wanted to say these connectors are GREAT!!!

One more question if I may...

Are there cheaper alternatives to the Valab?

I still need solderless RCA plugs, but not as expensive as these...

awkwardbydesign · 07:37 AM

Yes, there are cheaper plugs, but I have found that the screws strip their threads on some cheap plugs. You get what you pay for - if you are lucky! You could try these- Audio Catalog I mean these - RCA-M02GS; remember you need 3 screws.
I have used him also, just ask for final price, including postage.

CENTRAL · 3rd February 2012, 10:31 AM

Thank you!!!

Mark Hedges · 3rd February 2012, 01:12 PM

What is the issue with using solder rca plugs? Is it just that you don't want to solder, or is the screw connection better?

Mark

CENTRAL · 3rd February 2012, 01:16 PM

For various reasons I don't want to solder at home. One of them is that 3 babies are present in a pretty confined space...

Mark Hedges · 3rd February 2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CENTRAL

For various reasons I don't want to solder at home. One of them is that 3 babies are present in a pretty confined space...

I totally understand. I won't solder in the same areas my kids spend time in. Fortunately I have a basement for projects.

Mark

19th January 2012, 12:49 PM	#12
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	Somebody is kidding us on. First we get linked to soldered RCA plugs. Then we get linked to solderless RCA plugs that were >$26 and subsequently discontinued. __________________ regards Andrew T.

3rd February 2012, 07:17 AM	#14
CENTRAL diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Athens - Greece	Having received the Valabs I just wanted to say these connectors are GREAT!!! One more question if I may... Are there cheaper alternatives to the Valab? I still need solderless RCA plugs, but not as expensive as these... __________________ My F5 is being constructed as we write...

3rd February 2012, 07:34 AM	#15
awkwardbydesign diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Plymouth, England	Yes, there are cheaper plugs, but I have found that the screws strip their threads on some cheap plugs. You get what you pay for - if you are lucky! You could try these- Audio Catalog I mean these - RCA-M02GS; remember you need 3 screws. I have used him also, just ask for final price, including postage. Last edited by awkwardbydesign; 3rd February 2012 at 07:37 AM. Reason: adding detail

3rd February 2012, 10:31 AM	#16
CENTRAL diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Athens - Greece	Thank you!!! __________________ My F5 is being constructed as we write...

3rd February 2012, 01:16 PM	#18
CENTRAL diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Athens - Greece	For various reasons I don't want to solder at home. One of them is that 3 babies are present in a pretty confined space... __________________ My F5 is being constructed as we write...


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3rd February 2012, 01:12 PM	#17
Mark Hedges diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Upstate NY	What is the issue with using solder rca plugs? Is it just that you don't want to solder, or is the screw connection better? Mark

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