After finding out my RCA "ETI Bullet" plugs are too bulky and tight for vintage gear I am now looking for compact, cheap but decent quality replacements.
Recommendations please?
like this, and where to source them?
thanks!
Recommendations please?
like this, and where to source them?
thanks!
It’s not precisely these rca, but look for contrik nf2cl/2 NF2CL/2 Cinch-Steckverbinder 6 mm, Stecker, Gerade Contrik
Closer but not identical:
RND 205-01353 RND 20501353 CinchSteckverbinder , Stecker, Gerade RND Connect
(The bananas are stäubli 22-2618-23 22261823 InlineBananenstecker, o2mm, Blau, 10A, 60V, Vergoldet Staubli Electrical Connectors)
Doesn’t partsconnection have non-esoteric rca-plugs? Mouser, digikey etc have them for sure...
Closer but not identical:
RND 205-01353 RND 20501353 CinchSteckverbinder , Stecker, Gerade RND Connect
(The bananas are stäubli 22-2618-23 22261823 InlineBananenstecker, o2mm, Blau, 10A, 60V, Vergoldet Staubli Electrical Connectors)
Doesn’t partsconnection have non-esoteric rca-plugs? Mouser, digikey etc have them for sure...
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The RCAs look like the el cheapo oness from Radio Shack. They are quite decent.
dave
I've got options now.
RCA Plug - Blue, ceramic, gold plated connector | Antique Electronic Supply
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Switchcraft/35585X?qs=iwvYsH9bSFY6s1j9u83Zmw==
Is the hollow center pin better for sound quality?
RCA Plug - Blue, ceramic, gold plated connector | Antique Electronic Supply
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Switchcraft/35585X?qs=iwvYsH9bSFY6s1j9u83Zmw==
Is the hollow center pin better for sound quality?
Conclusion:
It looks like the Switchcraft RCA plugs are compact and good
Switchcraft 3502
Switchcraft 35581X
Switchcraft 3501MCX (bare connector -- needs heat shrink for shell)
It looks like the Switchcraft RCA plugs are compact and good
Switchcraft 3502
Switchcraft 35581X
Switchcraft 3501MCX (bare connector -- needs heat shrink for shell)
Hello,
I remember in the eighties Japanese diy audiophiles really admired the ones from switchcraft.
Greetings, Eduard
I remember in the eighties Japanese diy audiophiles really admired the ones from switchcraft.
Greetings, Eduard
ETI Research Link RCA (1 paire) Eichmann plaque or Plugs | eBay
My Eichmann RCA are top high quality after few years is always in good condition, but cost a lots of money.
Today with balanced audio card the best deal is use of the XLR connectors made by Neutrik.
My Eichmann RCA are top high quality after few years is always in good condition, but cost a lots of money.
Today with balanced audio card the best deal is use of the XLR connectors made by Neutrik.