[kelly]

Looking for high quality 1/4" and 1/8" connectors. Calrad was recommended in another thread but the user also stated they were hard to come by.

Any advice appreciated.

Kelly

 

[chych]

You mean 1/4" to RCA adapters? Calrad is the only known one who makes good ones (teflon insulated). Neutrik makes good 1/4" and 1/8" plugs along with canare.

 

[Audio-Me]

DH Labs 6.35mm
http://www.tri-audio.com/dhlabsco.htm
(btw Silver Sonic BL-1 interconnect my new favorite

)

I like the connectors on my Audioquest cables, but I don't know where you can buy them.

As for 1/8", I have no idea who makes good ones.

 

[Hirsch]

I'd rate the Silver Sonic a close second behind the Silver Lace. However, I've been using the Silver Sonic a lot lately (just used it to make up a set of mini to RCA cables, and a set of DI/O input and output cables). The Silver Sonic is particularly nice when a shielded cable is necessary. A very satisfying inexpensive cable.

 

[JML]

Check the Canare F12 and F16 at http://www.canare.com/audiolineconne...ectcover.html. When I was looking for high quality mini phone plugs, the Canare were almost universally the ones used.

 

[JML]

Calrad is at www.calrad.com and they seem to have a free print catalog. The website catalog is full of descriptions, but no pics.

 

[Hirsch]

This is the one:

http://www.calrad.com/calrad/35series.shtml

35-487
Audio adapter,
1/4" mono plug to
right angle RCA
jack, teflon
insulator. Gold.

 

[kelly]

Sorry for the confusion--I'm looking for connectors (to solder on the end of cables), not adapters. I'm trying to eliminate adapters.

Thanks

Kelly

 

[Hirsch]

The Neutriks are very good. I just made up some cables using the Neutrik NP2C-BAG, which is a good 1/4 inch mno phone plug, available at most parts stores (I got mine from fullcompass.com). There is a gold-plated version, but I didn't bother with it as the jacks in the DI/O aren't gold either.