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Best Ebay connectors you have tried

post #1 of 11
12/8/09 at 10:18pm
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Ok, now that I am mostly over my anxiousness about materials, I am interested in what connectors from ebay (RCA's, 1/4", and mini's) people have tried and had good experiences with. I know Scootermafia just tried some decent (albeit inaccurately described) mini's from vintage-audio-labs so I was wondering what other experiences people have had. While for me cheaper is usually better, it isn't quite as necessary as this thread is more about trying unknown brands or look a likes to see if their quality holds up to Head-fi standards. I have some RCA's on order so I am doing my part

Thanks!
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post #2 of 11
12/8/09 at 10:28pm
Since the difference in sound between plugs, if any, is indistinguishable, the only thing I look for is a decent layout. After that it's whatever plug looks coolest

EDIT: They're not from eBay, but Redco's RRCAs are nice, cheap, and easy to work with
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post #3 of 11
12/12/09 at 11:39pm
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Well, I tried these: Diy RCA MALE Plug Audio Video ADAPTER CONNECTOR 6mm x4 - eBay (item 390130168626 end time Dec-21-09 08:52:19 PST)

They look ok, but feel super light to the point they feel cheap. The metal is very thin around the center pin and it looks like the gold plating is chipping already (haven't used them yet). So looks like a no go. The most basic Neutrik is a better option, particularly since you can get them with free shipping from Dale Pro Audio.

Might try something from this seller: eBay Store – 8Audio: Search results for. next if a local source of RCA's doesn't pan out. More expensive, but looks much higher quality. Looks like OEM versions of some nice Cardas connectors.
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post #4 of 11
12/13/09 at 1:01am
I've bought these RCA plugs. They're the exact same RCA's as the Connex brand RCA's from Parts Connexion. As far as RCA's go, they're pretty nice, have a very solid feel to them. 3 out of the 4 plugs I have are terrific, the 4th one seems to be machined slightly off so that a set screw doesn't quite fit in place. It didn't matter because I didn't need it, but still a small issue.

The only thing I don't like about the Neutrik plugs is that they have a slightly loose connection. That, and those plugs just look really nice (not as flashy as the Furutech top of the lines, but still have that glitz that Audiophiles love). Now who wants some Bocchino plugs...
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post #5 of 11
12/13/09 at 1:53am
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Those have tempted me several times, Jageur. Thanks for the feedback.

And lol at the Bocchinos. They cost more than my whole setup combined.
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post #6 of 11
12/13/09 at 10:06am
what about binding posts, banana plugs and RCA sockets???
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post #7 of 11
12/13/09 at 1:44pm
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Originally Posted by beauistheman View Post
what about binding posts, banana plugs and RCA sockets???
I chickened out on the ebay ones, although there are ton that really look nice. I ended up using some Partsexpress stuff instead.

Once I build my little T-amp, I will probably get some ebay bananas.
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post #8 of 11
12/13/09 at 11:00pm
hmmm yeah theres alot with some nice decent res close up pics and they look to be decent. but im scared too haha. Im building a 5 channel amp and i dont wanna stuff up with **** connectors. Partsexpress isnt in melbourne, wish we had something similar that stocked alot of decent items, jaycar doesnt count haha
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post #9 of 11
12/13/09 at 11:12pm
For Bananas you might try these: Take Five Audio - Canada's Online Source For High-End Audio, Parts and Accessories - Multi-Contact LS4 Banana Plug

Should be available in the States. Cheap and good...

Neutriks are good for the price and also Switchcrafts have been reviewed...http://www.takefiveaudio.com/mall/shopexd.asp?id=835...

not cheap but reasonable Furutechs: FP-126 Google a4audio.com (in Canada) $40 for 4

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post #10 of 11
12/13/09 at 11:54pm
im in australia lol
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post #11 of 11
12/13/09 at 11:58pm
plus i can get 3.5mm plugs cheap enough from a company here (2aud each and 3 each for neutrik rcas) but bananas im not sure cause ill need 10 and rca sockets ill need 5
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