low mass, good quality, compact RCA plugs?

[noviygera]

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!

 

[myleftear]

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...

 

[russc]

https://uk.farnell.com/neutrik/nys3...SMEC-Whoops-Newstructure-31Aug2020-Desktop-ME

 

[TB]

Switchcraft Shielded RCA Male Connector 3502PKG B&H Photo Video
Switchcraft Shielded RCA Male Connector 3502APKG B&H Photo Video
Switchcraft Shielded RCA Male Connector 3502AAUPKG B&H Photo
Neutrik NYS352BG Phono Plug NYS352BG B&H Photo Video

 

[planet10]

like this, and where to source them?

The RCAs look like the el cheapo oness from Radio Shack. They are quite decent.

dave

 

[noviygera]

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?

 

[planet10]

Yes. And it makes it easier tp solder.

dave

 

[noviygera]

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)

 

[MAAC0]

I like these. Neutrik cheap brand.

Phono ("RCA/Cinch") Plugs - REAN Connectors

 

[noviygera]

what I said + the Rean...
thanks for the input

 

[67339]

Hello,
I remember in the eighties Japanese diy audiophiles really admired the ones from switchcraft.
Greetings, Eduard

 

[Soundhappy]

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.

 

[noviygera]

I have the ETI rca plugs, they are too large for vintage equipment, at least what I use. So my search has ended with Switchcraft or Rean plugs.
Cheers!