Best Audio Connector Is ____?

[lgreen]

What do you all think is the best connector for conveying line level audio signals?

-RCA?
-stereo miniplug?
-stereo 1/4 phono?
-XLR?
-USB, Firewire (thinking iPod here)?
-direct solder connections lacking connectors?
- Other (Neutrik Speakon, etc...) Heck for some reason I put 9 pin DIN connectors on all my DIY stuff, maybe this is ok?

Throw in whatever disclaimers you think apply.

[Mr Evil]

It's not possible to say that any one is the best, since they all have strengths and weaknesses and serve different purposes. USB and Firewire aren't even analogue and so are not comparable to the others at all. XLR is for balanced connections. RCA has the advantage of ubiquity.

[EWorkshop1708]

Banana plugs.

[sam9]

If I had my way they would all be gold plated ring terminals held down by a 1/4 inch hex head bolt capable of taking the torque applied by a an 18 inch wrench.

Not serious, just expressing my years of irritation and aggravation caused by all the above choices!!

[AudioFreak]

XLR and BNC and 1/4" phono are my choices for line-level. I absolutely hate 99% of all RCA's I've every come across.

[Steve Eddy]

If direct soldered connections aren't a viable solution, my preference is Redel, which is basically a plastic version of the Lemo B series connectors.

They can be had in crimp, solder, straight and right angle PC mount versions as well as several keying options so the same connectors can be used for multiple applications (I use 'em for line level, speaker level and power feed).

se

[Elso Kwak]

Originally posted by lgreen
What do you all think is the best connector for conveying line level audio signals?

Please see:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showt...197#post492197

[Elso Kwak]

Originally posted by Steve Eddy
If direct soldered connections aren't a viable solution, my preference is Redel, which is basically a plastic version of the Lemo B series connectors.
se

Why plastic, Steve?

[roibm]

.... no connector

[Panelhead]

The like using the locking DIN on my homemade equipment. They are cheap and have little sound of their own. The ones used by DNM are my fave.
Wish there was a matching RCA jack to go with the Eichmann plugs. The plugs are a big step up from the others. It is hard to remove all the RCA connections from your system.

George