[Audio-Me]

Are there any Neutrik jacks that don't stick out of the chassis but still match or exceed the quality of the locking ones? I have a beautiful aluminum case and feel that the locking jack would ruin its great appearance.

 

[kelly]

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Originally posted by Audio&Me Are there any Neutrik jacks that don't stick out of the chassis but still match or exceed the quality of the locking ones? I have a beautiful aluminum case and feel that the locking jack would ruin its great appearance.

Check out the pics of the Prehead on www.meiet-audio.com . Meier is using a Neutrick xlr-1/4" combo jack that isn't locking and isn't extruded.

 

[slindeman]

You can buy the locking version of those jacks that Jan uses at Markertek, but I haven't found the non-locking ones available at any retail places yet. I haven't searched that much though. I've bought some of them, the body is plastic which is probably why they cost a dollar or two less than the metal locking ones. As long as your front panel isn't super thick you can use them without any problem I would think. With a very thick panel you might not be able to activate the locking mechanism without it hitting the panel. That may be why Jan uses the non-locking version.

 

[Audio-Me]

I never even thought about those, very nice. I don't care if its locking or not, all I ask is that it has an efficient contact (no quality loss).

 

[Squalish]

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd..._ID=2538&DID=7
They cost 1/6 as much, so I don't know about quality.