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Fancy Neutrik NF2CB/2 RCA connectors (Ground before signal)

post #1 of 8
6/18/11 at 11:04am
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I'm going to make my own RCA interconnect for my Squeezebox Touch which will connect to a vintage Yamaha integrated amp which is connected to some vintage JBL L112 speakers.

 

I've seen these Neutrik NF2CB/2 connectors which are on the expensive side. The big deal being:

 

  • Makes ground before signal contact and breaks signal before ground
  • No more disturbing noise and broken speaker cones

 

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Are these worth the premium  (~$15/pair)? Would I need to terminate both ends with these for them to be effective? Anything to help keep my vintage JBL L112s safe would be worthwhile but just wondering how effective they are really.

 

In terms of connectors, I guess some are fancier, but as long as the solder points are good and (gold) plating not done cheaply there's not much difference no?

Is there a well regarded bang for the buck RCA connector out there? Canare's?


Edited by lessblue - 6/18/11 at 11:08am
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post #2 of 8
6/18/11 at 1:46pm

Those are awesome plugs. 

 

Im 50/50 on them. 

I like them QUITE a bit, but there is no good way to use them if you have recessed RCA jacks. They are also a bit of a pain to use on "outtie" RCA jacks, but they hold on tight. 

 

For safety, just take care not to plug/unplug them when your gear is on and your fine. 

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post #3 of 8
6/18/11 at 2:11pm

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Edited by labrat - 9/16/11 at 3:15am
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post #4 of 8
6/18/11 at 3:22pm

I use these on test cables at work, they're great when you have to plug and unplug test gear on a running system.  they also hold up really well to abuse.

 

For a cable that's just going to be plugged in and stay there, you could save a few bucks and get some gold plated switchcraft plugs.


Edited by samsquanch - 6/18/11 at 3:23pm
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post #5 of 8
6/18/11 at 3:26pm

hehe guess he doesnt know what forum hes on, never seen neutrik called expensive here before. that being said neutrik make good stuff. listen to nikongod, you shouldnt be worrying about how it sounds when you disconnect the interconnects; because you shouldnt be disconnecting them while the amp is on, no matter what connectors you use!!!

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post #6 of 8
6/19/11 at 3:13pm

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Edited by labrat - 9/16/11 at 3:12am
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post #7 of 8
6/19/11 at 5:02pm
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... because you shouldnt be disconnecting them while the amp is on, no matter what connectors you use!!!


 

not trying to be a jerk, but that's a silly statement.  If this were true, patch bays wouldn't exist.  Besides, these plugs are made to be plugged and unplugged while gear is on and running, that's why they have a ground ring that is designed to make contact before the center pin, that way you don't send an audible pop through a system and possibly blow a speaker.

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post #8 of 8
6/20/11 at 6:40pm
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Originally Posted by samsquanch View Post

I use these on test cables at work, they're great when you have to plug and unplug test gear on a running system.  they also hold up really well to abuse.

 

For a cable that's just going to be plugged in and stay there, you could save a few bucks and get some gold plated switchcraft plugs.



Thanks, I think I can do without the  NF2CB/2 as nice as they are. I don't plan to plug and unplug much if it all.

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