[flargosa]

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?  

 

[nikongod]

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

 

[flargosa]

Any difference in SQ.  Radioshack is metal with Gold plating, Canare F12 is Brass with Nickel/Gold Plating.  

 

[nikongod]

Brass is a metal. Technically an alloy but whatev.
 
They will be impossible to sell with the radio-shack plug - dont use it.

 

[flargosa]

Good point, bad for resale value.  Thanks.