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Is Canare F12 any better than Radioshack1/8 plug?

post #1 of 5
8/7/10 at 4:23pm
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I am considering reterminating my Grado SR225 to a 1/8 plug, don't like using the 1/4 to 1/8 adapter.  Just wanted to know if Canare f12 is any better than the regular Radioshack $4.00 mini plug.  It seems like people prefer Canare or Switchcraft, what is the difference?  


Edited by flargosa - 8/7/10 at 4:25pm
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post #2 of 5
8/7/10 at 4:33pm

The radio shack plug has kind of iffy solder surfaces. The canare has burly ones. 

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post #3 of 5
8/7/10 at 4:38pm
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Any difference in SQ.  Radioshack is metal with Gold plating, Canare F12 is Brass with Nickel/Gold Plating.  

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post #4 of 5
8/7/10 at 4:52pm

Brass is a metal. Technically an alloy but whatev.

 

They will be impossible to sell with the radio-shack plug - dont use it.


Edited by nikongod - 8/7/10 at 4:58pm
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post #5 of 5
8/7/10 at 7:33pm
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Good point, bad for resale value.  Thanks.

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