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Looking to buy parts online for DIY but from where?

post #1 of 9
1/12/10 at 11:02am
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Hello guys, I need to buy some RCA male connectors, 3.5mm mini plugs, Some copper wire, silver solder, shrink-wrapping and some cable sleeves. I would like to buy them all from one website to reduce shipping fees, they must ship internationally and accept other payment options than paypal. Thanks!
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post #2 of 9
1/14/10 at 11:10am
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post #3 of 9
1/14/10 at 1:31pm
Hey dmitri. I must have recommended them before, but Redco.com has just about everything you could need as the basics. Their solder is standard Kester, so no silver, but as you found in your solder thread, there are a lot of people who say this all you need. You can use Mogami or Canare for just about anything, including stripping it down to just the wires to do some braiding. They have basic heatshrink and techflex, too. I know they do international shipping (didn't check specifically for Lebanon), and they take credit card!
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post #4 of 9
1/15/10 at 7:43pm
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Thanks FraGGLeR for recommending redco audio. They do have almost everything I need, but they do'nt quite have the high end components i was looking for. I already purchased 20 ft of sxc wire from ALO audio, so I'm going for some high end stuff as you can see. But wouldnt buying plugs from redco be a bottle neck for the interconnects i want to build? I mean they're no cryogenated, and they dont relly sell audiophile quality type of plugs, but I may be very wrong by saying that they don't qualify for audiophile grade. Could you help me answer my question?
Thanks!
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post #5 of 9
1/16/10 at 12:34am
Look Up "PARTS EXPRESS" They'll have what you need......WBT rca plugs or cheaper ones...Ask them to send you a catalog also........
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post #6 of 9
1/16/10 at 1:57am
Try Takefiveaudio... cryo? heh
Also, diycable.com might be useful. Michael Percy Audio. Soniccraft.com. Partsconnexion.

PartsExpress... doubtful, but take a look.
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post #7 of 9
1/16/10 at 7:18pm
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Originally Posted by drummerdimitri View Post
Thanks FraGGLeR for recommending redco audio. They do have almost everything I need, but they do'nt quite have the high end components i was looking for. I already purchased 20 ft of sxc wire from ALO audio, so I'm going for some high end stuff as you can see. But wouldnt buying plugs from redco be a bottle neck for the interconnects i want to build? I mean they're no cryogenated, and they dont relly sell audiophile quality type of plugs, but I may be very wrong by saying that they don't qualify for audiophile grade. Could you help me answer my question?
Thanks!
As with most things in the audio world, connectors have two distinct camps of "they matter" and "they don't matter." I don't want to start another thread like that, but I will tell you that as long as they are well constructed, and have the design elements you are looking for, I wouldn't worry about the impact they will have on the sound of your cable. Don't forget that many "audiophile" brands like Cardas and Vampirewire have connectors that, while very nicely designed and built, as "just" gold plated brass. For mini 3.5mm connectors, you don't have any real choice in the matter, as brass is the only material that gets used due to the limitations of the machining process. I am not trying to talk you out of buying premium connectors (goodness knows I lust after some Furutech's that cost $250 for 4), but I don't want you to think you have to spend an arm and a leg to maximize your cables. By the way, Redco has fantastic prices on Neutrik Pro-fi's which are quite well liked around here.

If you want good prices on more premium connectors, Pars listed the best sites. Hndme.com also has nice prices on pure silver wire as well as Cardas connectors.
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post #8 of 9
1/17/10 at 1:45pm
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Originally Posted by drummerdimitri View Post
Hello guys, I need to buy some RCA male connectors, 3.5mm mini plugs, Some copper wire, silver solder, shrink-wrapping and some cable sleeves. I would like to buy them all from one website to reduce shipping fees, they must ship internationally and accept other payment options than paypal. Thanks!
Mouser should have all of those items in stock and they ship world wide.

Mouser Electronics - Electronic Component Distributor

Mouser Electronics - International Page

I just purchased 16 Alps potentiometers from Mouser and I live in the UK. Shipping on small parts from Texas to Wales isn't bad. Heavy parts can get expensive.


Farnell also ship world wide:

Export | world-leading distributor of electronic and maintenance, repair and operations products.
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post #9 of 9
1/17/10 at 2:11pm
Hey, I think you should be good to go with Farnell or with Mouser because you need some basic parts from what i can tell.

But couldn't hurt to post a link to this thread:
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f50/di...esource-20922/
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