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Any RCA right angled plugs still out there ?

post #1 of 6
6/2/11 at 12:54pm
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I've looked around and couldn't find any right angled RCA connector (not an adapter, a plug to solder) that is still in production.  There seem to be some by AudioQuest still available at some stores, and I read Accell also used to make them.  Though for some reason it looks like it's passed out, no more in production by any brand; only adapters.  I wanted to know if there's a reason to this, maybe some technical issue I'm not aware of.  Right now I'm considering those by AudioQuest but since they're very expensive I decided to ask before I buy.

 

 

Thanks

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post #2 of 6
6/2/11 at 4:00pm
Switchcraft.
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post #3 of 6
6/3/11 at 7:14am

The spacing on the rear panels of many (Id almost say most) home Audio / Visual components does not allow the use of right angle plugs. 

 

If your gear does allow it, they are awesome because they put less stress on the connectors.

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post #4 of 6
6/3/11 at 7:27am
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Originally Posted by cyberspyder View Post

Switchcraft.


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http://www.switchcraft.com/productsummary.aspx?Parent=588

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post #5 of 6
6/3/11 at 7:33am
Thread Starter 

Thanks guys.

 

By the way, how about an adapter instead of an angled connector ?  Should it degrade the sound quality ?

 

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post #6 of 6
6/3/11 at 9:07am

The Switchcraft ones are of good quality, I've used them plenty of times. Cardas makes some as well: http://www.thecablepro.com/cardas-grno-right-angle-rca-plug-cablepro.html

 

Or you could just buy these right angle adapters: http://www.needledoctor.com/Audioquest-RCA-90-Adapter

 

The adapter adds a little more brass in the way of the signal path. Unless you have super-sonic ears, I doubt you'll hear a difference ;) 

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