Top quality main switches for audio-hifi comp (Rotary and Pushbutton Power Switches)

[tiefbassuebertr]

If I use AC power cables for main connection like this about
NBS OMEGA CABLE PRICING
I must use also absolutely high quality main power switches.
But this one are hard to find.
Here a little overview:

A. Rotary Switches

1) Saia-Burgess
Saia-Burgess P5-1N-209
Saia-Burgess | Relais, Schalter und Anzeigen | Schalter | Drehschalter | Frontplattenmontage, für 230 V AC |P5-1N-209
Saia-Burgess TH508025000
Saia-Burgess | Relays, Switches and Indicators | Switches | Rotary Switches | Panel Mounting, Signal |TH508025000
2) Lorlin
Lorlin RMS1016
http://www.lorlin.co.uk/pdf/RMS.pdf
Lorlin | Relays, Switches and Indicators | Switches | Rotary Switches | Panel Mounting 230Vac Rated |RMS1016
3) Shallco
Shallco - Detented Power Switches 15 Amp
Shallco - Series 16 Rotary Switch 15 amp Single-Hole Mount
http://www.shallco.com/images/4holgrpb.jpg
http://www.shallco.com/images/16b.jpg
Shallco - Series 16 Rotary Switch 15 amp Single-Hole Mount
But I don't a delivery source
4) Various
Miscellaneous Rotary Switches


B. Pushbutton Power Switch

1) Panasonic ESB92S/D
Electromechanical Components - Power Switches
http://rocky.digikey.com/weblib/Panasonic/Web Photos/New Photos/ESB-92S21B.jpg
http://rocky.digikey.com/weblib/Panasonic/Web Photos/New Photos/ESB-92D21B.jpg
2) E Switch P227
power pushbutton switch | push button UL listed | multiple options | www.e-switch.com
http://rocky.digikey.com/weblib/E-Switch/Web Photos/P197SBEE.jpg
3) Toneluck (often to find in some harman models)
http://www.toneluck.com/pdf/pwl-2p.pdf
http://www.toneluck.com/pdf/pwl.pdf
4) Legion
Push Button switches | Lectronic ElectronicC Co., Ltd.
5) Apem IT 40 Series
Pushbutton Switches
http://www.apem.de/files/apem/brochures/DEU/Netzschalter_IT-DEU.pdf
6) ITT-Canon (C&K) NE18 ("NE 18")
C&K NE-18 Series Mains / Power Switches
NE-18, Pushbutton By C&K Components
7) Various (OEM)
Switchs mail order for Televisions etc, also tack switchs for computers etc.
http://www.pltv.org.uk/pictures/sw629.jpg

Of most models I don't know what is here to prefer and to avoid.

Thank you very much for your comments.

The decisive factor here will be the quality of contact material that need to process the voltage flash of inrush currents - especially by large main transformers - so I think.

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

really no experiences with various main switches for audio components?

 

[Magura]

A plain 10A relay works better than any switch I know of, so why use a switch?


Magura 🙂

 

[Dagen]

Have a look at Honeywell AML34/36 Series Power-duty Rocker Switches.
Specified to 15A at 125VAC and 250VAC, and have silver contacts.
They are very expensive though.. I use them in my power amp.
pdf data here: http://sensing.honeywell.com/index.cfm/ci_id/141344/la_id/1/document/1/re_id/0

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

A plain 10A relay works better than any switch I know of, so why use a switch?
Magura 🙂

For new projects the royal way. But to replace cheap and worse versions in existing audio components against that one of higher quality usually associated with too much trouble causes through various modifying.
Therefore I prefer there the kind of switches mentioned at post #1, but in "long life" and high quality versions.

Dagen: Honeywell AML34/36 is a good advice - thank you

 

[h_a]

Push-button switches of excellent quality are manufactured by EAO in switzerland. Their series 04 offers even aluminium front rings and buttons. Hard silver contacts for high reliability and high current rating. Nice parts that make the use of auxiliary power supplies to power relays completely unnecessary.

Contact EAO and ask for their nearest dealer as EAO is not available at the common distributors.

Have fun, Hannes

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

Push-button switches of excellent quality are manufactured by EAO in switzerland. Their series 04 offers even aluminium front rings and buttons. Hard silver contacts for high reliability and high current rating. Nice parts that make the use of auxiliary power supplies to power relays completely unnecessary.
Contact EAO and ask for their nearest dealer as EAO is not available at the common distributors. Have fun, Hannes

This is the brand, inside by old Naim Audio power amps like NAP160 and NAP250 (formerly LUMITAS as I know). Expensive, but I must never replace this switches by service - therefore one can assume very high reliability and life time.
Pushbuttons, push buttons, 8mm 16mm 22mm Push button switches, illuminated switches, LED pushbuttons
Thank you for this advice.

 

[Steve Dunlap]

I have had very good luck using these.

Carling Tech: C100B Series

There are also push button types that fit in round holes.

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

I have had very good luck using these.

Carling Tech: C100B Series
There are also push button types that fit in round holes.

...and also "hard to find" rotary switches
Carling Tech: Rotary Switches
http://www.carlingtech.com/pdf/CarlingSW_700_800.pdf
CARLINGSWITCH 700-1A
German distributor KUHN GmbH

 

[Peter Daniel]

How about E-T-A circuit breakers:

http://www.e-t-a.com/uploads/prodb/D_3120-Wip_e_230209.pdf
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/soli...s-blowtorch-preamplifier-378.html#post1570493

 

[Steve Dunlap]

How about E-T-A circuit breakers:

http://www.e-t-a.com/uploads/prodb/D_3120-Wip_e_230209.pdf
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/soli...s-blowtorch-preamplifier-378.html#post1570493

That's the brand I used that would mount in a round hole, I just couldn't think of the name at the time. Different part of course. The part is 1110.


Circuit Protection & Control: Thermal Circuit Breakers

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

How about E-T-A circuit breakers:

http://www.e-t-a.com/uploads/prodb/D_3120-Wip_e_230209.pdf
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/soli...s-blowtorch-preamplifier-378.html#post1570493

Thank you for this advice. This kind of switch are the so called "Rocker" - or "Paddle" switches. From this switches there are to find the widest range of brands. Therefore, I have not included these manufacturers in the overview here.
Especially in cases, where arises very high inrush current peaks while "switch-on" (large toroidal transformers without inrush current limiting e. g.) I need very robust switch contact materials to enhance the lifetime and reliability.

What brands of rocker (paddle) switch are here the highlights? The optical outline by such switches are the same than by that one in cheap version - therefore the highlights are hard to find for me.

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

by post #3 about
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/162729-another-t-400a-question-sorry.html
I have listed various URLs regarded rocker switches:

A plain 10A relay works better than any switch I know of, so why use a switch? Magura 🙂

For new diy projects this relais could be of interest:

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

High Quality Main Switch for Power Socket strip

Until now I replace the genuine no-name and low-cost switch in power strip devices like that under
http://sites.lafayette.edu/evst100-sp14/files/2014/04/UL-CUL-6-Outlet-Power-Strip-06-PT6672-.jpg
by an version from Marquardt (1830 or 1835 series), - go to
1835.3118 | Illuminated Green DPST Rocker Switch, On-Off, 20 A@ 250 V ac | Marquardt
Are there other brands/models of switches with the same outline in the meantime, which I should prefer?

 

[Andersonix]

Cherry YR series switch has the same cutout, and I've used one to replace the main switch in an Acurus (the one with the blinking green neon).

 

[three_legend]

I will vote SHINDEN from Japan. It is use by David Hafler for they power switch and it is never fail until now. Consider the ages of this amp is more than 20 years old and the resistance before cleaning the power switch contact is still almost zero.

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

Replacement for Alps Push Switch SDS3P (SDS3-P) used in ONIX, Musival Fidelity etc.

For this switch from ALPS, used in a wide range of english audio components, I need a replacement:
INTERRUPTEUR ALPS SDS3P
http://highfairdelity.homepage.t-online.de//Bugstore/ET/dsc00475.jpg
http://mblogthumb2.phinf.naver.net/...TY-P172-%C7%C1%B8%AE%BE%DA%C7%C12.jpg?type=w2
New SDS3P power switch used in many model of monitors
Is the model "PT-M3BL" under
https://www.rapidonline.com/Power-PCB
https://www.rapidonline.com/pdf/78-0069.pdf
http://www.albs.de/Prod/wb/product/02_Push Button Switch/PT.pdf
an appropriate replacement ?

Thank you very much for advices.

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

If I use AC power cables for main connection like this about
NBS OMEGA CABLE PRICING
I must use also absolutely high quality main power switches.
But this one are hard to find.
Here a little overview:

A. Rotary Switches

1) Saia-Burgess
Saia-Burgess P5-1N-209
Saia-Burgess | Relais, Schalter und Anzeigen | Schalter | Drehschalter | Frontplattenmontage, für 230*V*AC |P5-1N-209
Saia-Burgess TH508025000
Saia-Burgess | Relays, Switches and Indicators | Switches | Rotary Switches | Panel Mounting, Signal |TH508025000
2) Lorlin
Lorlin RMS1016
Page not found - Lorlin Electronics
Lorlin | Relays, Switches and Indicators | Switches | Rotary Switches | Panel Mounting 230Vac Rated |RMS1016
3) Shallco
Shallco - Detented Power Switches 15 Amp
Shallco - Series 16 Rotary Switch 15 amp Single-Hole Mount
http://www.shallco.com/images/4holgrpb.jpg
http://www.shallco.com/images/16b.jpg
Shallco - Series 16 Rotary Switch 15 amp Single-Hole Mount
But I don't a delivery source
4) Various
Miscellaneous Rotary Switches


B. Pushbutton Power Switch

1) Panasonic ESB92S/D
Electromechanical Components - Power Switches
http://rocky.digikey.com/weblib/Panasonic/Web Photos/New Photos/ESB-92S21B.jpg
http://rocky.digikey.com/weblib/Panasonic/Web Photos/New Photos/ESB-92D21B.jpg
2) E Switch P227
power pushbutton switch | push button UL listed | multiple options | www.e-switch.com
http://rocky.digikey.com/weblib/E-Switch/Web Photos/P197SBEE.jpg
3) Toneluck (often to find in some harman models)
http://www.toneluck.com/pdf/pwl-2p.pdf
http://www.toneluck.com/pdf/pwl.pdf
4) Legion
Push Button switches | Lectronic ElectronicC Co., Ltd.
5) Apem IT 40 Series
Pushbutton Switches
http://www.apem.de/files/apem/brochures/DEU/Netzschalter_IT-DEU.pdf
6) ITT-Canon (C&K) NE18 ("NE 18")
C&K NE-18 Series Mains / Power Switches
NE-18, Pushbutton By C&K Components
7) Various (OEM)
Switchs mail order for Televisions etc, also tack switchs for computers etc.
http://www.pltv.org.uk/pictures/sw629.jpg

Of most models I don't know what is here to prefer and to avoid.

Thank you very much for your comments.

The decisive factor here will be the quality of contact material that need to process the voltage flash of inrush currents - especially by large main transformers - so I think.

Any news?
in this case I have found this company:
http://www.doduco.net/en/doduco/products-services/contact-rivets.aspx

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

Updated overview:

A. Rotary Switches

1) Saia-Burgess
Saia-Burgess P5-1N-209
P5-1N-209 | Drehschalter 15A 250VAC normal | Saia-Burgess
Saia-Burgess TH508025000: nla
2) Lorlin
Lorlin RMS1016
https://www.lorlin.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/RMS-ROTARY-MAINS-SWITCH-GB-Iss-A-190917-1.pdf
RMS1016 | Rotary Switch, 2 Way, Solder | Lorlin
3) Shallco
Shallco Inc > Industrial Switch Products > Detent Action Rotary Switches and Lock-Out Relays
http://www.shallco.com/portals/0/industrial/detentactionrotary/Series-16-Switches.pdf
http://www.shallco.com/portals/0/industrial/detentactionrotary/Series-26-Switches.pdf
4) Various
https://www.surplussales.com/Switches/SWRoMisc-2.html


B. Pushbutton Power Switch

1) Panasonic ESB92S/D
https://manualsbrain.com/de/manuals/1103543/
https://www.digikey.de/product-detail/de/panasonic-electronic-components/ESB-92S21B/P8100S-ND/259552
3) Toneluck (often to find in some harman models)
http://www.toneluck.com/pdf/pwl-2p.pdf
4) Legion MPS11 series
http://legion.com.tw/en/products-MPS11.php
http://legion.com.tw/products/download/MPS11.pdf
5) Apem A1/AO3 Series
https://www.apem.com/int/a1-series-43.html?search_query=IP40&results=5
https://www.apem.com/int/a03-series-50.html?search_query=IP40&results=5
6) ITT-Canon (C&K) NE18 ("NE 18")
https://www.ckswitches.com/products/switches/product-details/Pushbutton/NE-18/
https://www.ckswitches.com/media/1409/ne18.pdf
7) Various (OEM)
Switchs mail order for Televisions etc, also tack switchs for computers etc.
http://www.pltv.org.uk/pictures/sw629.jpg
8) EAO 01 Series
http://products.eao.com/index.php?IdTreeGroup=1076

C. Toggle Power Switch

NKK S732-RO
http://www.nkkswitches.com/wp-content/themes/impress-blank/search/inc/part.php?part_no=S732

D. Rocker Switch

1) Carling Technologies C1005B Series
http://www.carlingtech.com/thermal-cb-c1005b-series
http://www.carlingtech.com/de/thermal-cb-c1005b-series
2) Cherry WR Series
https://www.jameco.com/Jameco/Products/ProdDS/577643.pdf
3) Honeywell AML34/36 Series
https://sensing.honeywell.com/AML34FBA4AC01-pushbutton-switches
https://sensing.honeywell.com/index.php?ci_id=142059
4) E.T.A. 3120
https://www.e-t-a.de/produkte/schutzschalter_sicherungsautomaten/thermische_schutzschalter/p/3120/
https://www.e-t-a.com/uploads/prodb/D_3120-Wip_e_230209.pdf

Of most models I don't know what is here to prefer and to avoid.

Thank you very much for your comments.

The decisive factor here will be the quality of contact material that need to process the voltage flash of inrush currents - particularly by large main toroidal transformers without inrush current limiter - so I think. Therefore the contact material is very important. Which of the follow is here the best ?
Ag & Ag Alloys
Ag/Ni
Ag/SnO2
Ag/ZnO
Ag/CdO

 

[JPS64]

I´m using this PCB switch for main power (obsolete ALPS one):
TV-Netzschalter TV-8 online kaufen | Pollin.de

JP