What cable between PSU and Amp?

pftrvlr · 30th January 2008, 06:39 AM

I am planning to build a headphone amp with outboard PSU, and are wondering what cable/connector to use.

Here is pic of Jolida amp, any idea where I can get the similar power cable?

luvdunhill · 30th January 2008, 06:58 PM

depends on the number of connectors you need and the voltage. I've used everything from Switchcraft DIN connectors, to Neutrik SpeakON / PowerCON to mil-spec Amphenol aerospace connectors.

pftrvlr · 31st January 2008, 02:10 AM

Thanks.

They have those in Digikey, right?

CarlyBoy · 31st January 2008, 02:27 AM

DigiKey has an easy to use cable filter. Others do too. An option to multiconductor connectors are strain reliefs (like the Skintops currently featured on alliedelec.com's main page). Not as conveniently disconnectable (if that's a word), but then again accidental shock is impossible and it's way cheaper.

andyjevans · 31st January 2008, 05:43 PM

I use a 5 pin XLR for HT and earth, and 2.1mm or 2.5mm DC plugs and sockets for filaments (up to 5A). Cheap and available. Useful thing with XLRs is the unified size hole.

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30th January 2008, 06:58 PM	#2
luvdunhill diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2006	depends on the number of connectors you need and the voltage. I've used everything from Switchcraft DIN connectors, to Neutrik SpeakON / PowerCON to mil-spec Amphenol aerospace connectors.

31st January 2008, 02:10 AM	#3
pftrvlr diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SoCal	Thanks. They have those in Digikey, right?

31st January 2008, 02:27 AM	#4
CarlyBoy diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2006	DigiKey has an easy to use cable filter. Others do too. An option to multiconductor connectors are strain reliefs (like the Skintops currently featured on alliedelec.com's main page). Not as conveniently disconnectable (if that's a word), but then again accidental shock is impossible and it's way cheaper.

31st January 2008, 05:43 PM	#5
andyjevans diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London	I use a 5 pin XLR for HT and earth, and 2.1mm or 2.5mm DC plugs and sockets for filaments (up to 5A). Cheap and available. Useful thing with XLRs is the unified size hole.

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