Switches and jacks

[intoflatlines]

By accident didn't order enough switches for what I need. Do the ratings ("Rated 10 amps at 125VAC") on the switches affect what it can be used for, or can pretty much any switch be used for power on/off on a Cmoy?

Also, does anyone know where to get nicer 1/8" and 1/4" jacks (maybe gold plated)?

 

[Bjornboy81]

As far as the switch, because the ratings of a CMoy are so low (mA current and 9V) the switch rating really doesn't matter. Any 125VAC switch will do really.

As for the jacks, ebay maybe? I'm a fan of Radioshack for onezy twozy things.

 

[Pars]

Ratshack's jacks are crap, other than the Switchcraft knockoff ar $3 a pop, vs. $1.30 or so each at Mouser for the real ones. The ratshack sc knockoff isn't as good btw. There is also a Kobicon jack that you will see on alot of the post pics of your builds amps, 161-7300-EX from Mouser that I like, maybe even better than the switchcraft.
For 1/4" jacks, Mouser has the Neutrik locking (never used) or the chrome opening jack (568-NYS215). I actually like the Rean one from partsexpress better than this, but if you're only ordering from one place, then...

 

[Bjornboy81]

what makes Radioshack's jacks crap? I've used them many times and have never had a problem.