Hope all are well.
Has anyone successfully replaced the RCA inputs on a REGA MIRA 2000 thru MIRA 3 integrated amps?
Most of the RCAs on my Mira 1 have broken loose or missing insulators inside the jack, and I want to replace them. But I have never done something like it, and there is zero info I can find on what kind exactly they are to replace them.
Any ideas or experience?
Much appreciated!
Has anyone successfully replaced the RCA inputs on a REGA MIRA 2000 thru MIRA 3 integrated amps?
Most of the RCAs on my Mira 1 have broken loose or missing insulators inside the jack, and I want to replace them. But I have never done something like it, and there is zero info I can find on what kind exactly they are to replace them.
Any ideas or experience?
Much appreciated!
I've never had occasion to replace sockets on Rega products but the connectors are common audio industry components, manufactured in blocks of one or more right and left channel pairs. There are 7 pairs here, so I guess there may be 2 banks mounted together - maybe one of 4 and another of three pairs. You can check this easy enough by looking at the spacing of the mounting screws on the rear panel and also inside.
Its also possible that a particular 7 pair size is no longer stocked by the part manufacturer or Rega and that could mean a bit of innovation with fitting individual sockets but best avoided.
You can buy smaller blocks of these in reasonable quality from component sellers or the usual platform online sellers, since the spacings and mounting screws are usually similar and available from many sources. Copy "RCA panel sockets" to your browser and take a look at Ebay offers for clues. It will be difficult to find a single block of 7 pairs or any more than 3 for that matter as a stock item so you may have to compromise and drill a new mounting hole or two. Check the hole spacings before buying if you can. It's unlikely but there may be a difference there in the height spacing above the PCB or bracket mounting onto the PCB which could make these non-starters.
Its also possible that a particular 7 pair size is no longer stocked by the part manufacturer or Rega and that could mean a bit of innovation with fitting individual sockets but best avoided.
You can buy smaller blocks of these in reasonable quality from component sellers or the usual platform online sellers, since the spacings and mounting screws are usually similar and available from many sources. Copy "RCA panel sockets" to your browser and take a look at Ebay offers for clues. It will be difficult to find a single block of 7 pairs or any more than 3 for that matter as a stock item so you may have to compromise and drill a new mounting hole or two. Check the hole spacings before buying if you can. It's unlikely but there may be a difference there in the height spacing above the PCB or bracket mounting onto the PCB which could make these non-starters.
Thanks Ian!
I found a post on here from 2012 where someone happened to mention replacing these for the same issue of broken insulators inside the inputs. He mentioned back then thinking they were 'Audiolab RCA 1371X sockets' as a possible type used in the Rega line up. It's "looking" like they were right: split insulator interior, stand off right angle third leg, and I think 14mm. I need to pull the amp and measure screw hole to screw hole, and also outside of inputs of what I think are dual modules. I found these in the UK, which as far as I can see are exact matches: 6 x Audiolab 8000A 4-way RCA phono socket 14x14mm pitch gold genuine OE part | eBay
I'll try to see if I can find the basic function and proper form here in the states from some of the parts houses like you mentioned, but it would be great to replace with exact OE if possible I would think! It's frustrating to not be able to even ask Rega and get an answer on something as simple as RCA inputs.
I found a post on here from 2012 where someone happened to mention replacing these for the same issue of broken insulators inside the inputs. He mentioned back then thinking they were 'Audiolab RCA 1371X sockets' as a possible type used in the Rega line up. It's "looking" like they were right: split insulator interior, stand off right angle third leg, and I think 14mm. I need to pull the amp and measure screw hole to screw hole, and also outside of inputs of what I think are dual modules. I found these in the UK, which as far as I can see are exact matches: 6 x Audiolab 8000A 4-way RCA phono socket 14x14mm pitch gold genuine OE part | eBay
I'll try to see if I can find the basic function and proper form here in the states from some of the parts houses like you mentioned, but it would be great to replace with exact OE if possible I would think! It's frustrating to not be able to even ask Rega and get an answer on something as simple as RCA inputs.
I think this is a quality matter. The plastic insulation grade/type was just not good enough for long life. It's become brittle and shattered with the load and occasional tugging or just movement of the interconnection leads. Unfortunately, only the "high-end" and ridiculously expensive single unit sockets are now likely to be much better quality.
Those blocks of multiple RCA sockets can bought from many parts sellers now but will probably all be similar Chinese product - good value but definitely not guaranteed to last a lifetime. FWIW, I've seen similar products in nickel plated finish on Akai and other budget brands of cheap "rack systems" from way back in the 1980s, so this is a longstanding problem for all manufacturers of domestic audio gear who have to source their components at the lowest prices in Asia to remain competitive.
FWIW, Mouser sell Switchcraft's multiple RCA connector blocks and show full dimensions on datasheets which may help to focus on what's available locally and what you need to to fix the problem. You may not need to replace everything if the parts are available and fit well enough.https://www.mouser.com/Switchcraft/Connectors/Audio-Video-Connectors/_/N-778ct?P=1z0zp7jZ1y95o35
Those blocks of multiple RCA sockets can bought from many parts sellers now but will probably all be similar Chinese product - good value but definitely not guaranteed to last a lifetime. FWIW, I've seen similar products in nickel plated finish on Akai and other budget brands of cheap "rack systems" from way back in the 1980s, so this is a longstanding problem for all manufacturers of domestic audio gear who have to source their components at the lowest prices in Asia to remain competitive.
FWIW, Mouser sell Switchcraft's multiple RCA connector blocks and show full dimensions on datasheets which may help to focus on what's available locally and what you need to to fix the problem. You may not need to replace everything if the parts are available and fit well enough.https://www.mouser.com/Switchcraft/Connectors/Audio-Video-Connectors/_/N-778ct?P=1z0zp7jZ1y95o35