[Tridacnid]

Point me in the direction of a good IEC socket. I've been using a standard, cruddy IEC socket without a fuse holder, and now that I'm ready to case up my DAC, I need a "good," quality one. Any suggestions? I'm not really sure how much of a difference this will make, aside from offering the protection of a fuse, so don't recommend me some extravagant "audiophile quality" socket.

Thanks,
Tri

 

[digger945]

After pouring over many pages of info, I finally decided on this.

Fusedrawer sold seperately (many options)

Also ran across these on ebay the other day. A good deal for two 6A IEC's, hard for me to tell if it has a fusedrawer.

 

[FallenAngel]

I've always been a fan of the 562-860-06/5 from mouser.

 

[Uncle Erik]

I don't have the make or model on me (I'm at work), but I pick up IEC jacks with an onboard RFI filter at the local electronics shop for $3.50 each. I know I've seen similar jacks at Mouser around the same price. I don't know if the RF filterimg makes that much of a difference, but it's only a couple dollars moreand it can't hurt. The jacks with fuse holders are handy, but I've always liked separate fuse holders.

 

[digger945]

^Do these guys have an online store or website?
I see a lot of very affordable prices from folks in California, almost always local shops.

 

[MisterX]

I kinda like the Bulgin PF0001/63

161-PF0001/63

Although the Qualtek's with the built in line filters are pretty cool to.

 

[TimmyMac]

I buy them from Apex Jr. $5 for an IEC with filter, fuse, and switch.

 

[Beefy]

I really like the Schaffner units, and have used the FN282 and FN284 in my builds. DPDT switch, built in filters, double fused - all in one unit. Pricey, but worth it.

 

[johnwmclean]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beefy /img/forum/go_quote.gif I really like the Schaffner units, and have used the FN282 and FN284 in my builds. DPDT switch, built in filters, double fused - all in one unit. Pricey, but worth it.

Beefy. Where did you buy from?

 

[Beefy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwmclean /img/forum/go_quote.gif Beefy. Where did you buy from?

RS first time round, Farnell second. I'd recommend Farnell.

 

[Tridacnid]

Thanks guys. I'll look into the ones you recommended.