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post #1 of 8
4/21/10 at 3:20pm
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Greetings everyone,

This is my first post here.

I was hoping people here might point me to some good online resources that I can buy quality audiophile wire building components. (Preferably in the US)

Currently I'm looking for good quality mini jacks as well as the ipod line out connector to make my own LOD. Silver components would be best. Maybe some nice wire sleeves as well.

Thank you.
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post #2 of 8
4/21/10 at 3:29pm
We have had a few hreads on this... Hopefully you will find what you want in one of the following:
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f6/wan...cables-484037/
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f6/any...ces-au-483704/
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f6/bes...pplies-482849/
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post #3 of 8
4/21/10 at 5:58pm
Redco Audio is good for their low prices. Dunno if they have the more exotic cables though, since I'm not a cable believer, so I can't vouch for that.
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post #4 of 8
4/21/10 at 7:35pm
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Originally Posted by SpinWinger View Post
Greetings everyone,

This is my first post here.

I was hoping people here might point me to some good online resources that I can buy quality audiophile wire building components. (Preferably in the US)

Currently I'm looking for good quality mini jacks as well as the ipod line out connector to make my own LOD. Silver components would be best. Maybe some nice wire sleeves as well.

Thank you.
Parts ConneXion
Cryo Parts
VT4C

A bit outdated, but still VERY useful
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post #5 of 8
4/22/10 at 12:50am
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Thank you everyone! All great resources which I will one day become familiar with.

The thing I'm finding it hard to find now are quality ipod male connectors. I came across some online but they all seem to come from the same source with questionable build quality.

Can someone point me in the right direction once again?
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post #6 of 8
4/22/10 at 12:54am
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Originally Posted by SpinWinger View Post
I came across some online but they all seem to come from the same source with questionable build quality.
What source are you mentioning here?
Ridax and Qables all have the dock connector. Both of them are in Europe though. There's one in the CONUS but I can't remember it, someone might help jog my memory.
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post #7 of 8
4/22/10 at 2:15am
qables.com best prices and they ship fast.
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post #8 of 8
4/22/10 at 6:19am
I have extra iPod connectors and mini plugs, can send you a couple (not standing offer for everybody )
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