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I have been using the Parts Express No. 091-1270 and while it's a pretty nice plug for the money, soldering to the barrel isn't too easy. Is there something else I should try?
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I tried several RCA's last year and I liked Himegrowns Gold RCA's fpr the most affordables, but if you want the best then use Eichmanns.They are worth the extra $10 or how ever much it is extra.I tried Daytons also and they had bloated Bass presentation to them.I found the best use for them was for Y connectors for testing purposes.
You can create a strain relief for them if you think they are to fragile for you or just resolder if the soldering pts. ever become seperated.
can't help you with easier soldering (Those Daytons were the easiest I ever used), but if you are after good sound without breaking the bank, it's Eichman Copper Bullets. I don't know any plug under $100 other than the silver bullets that work that well. They can be a real pain to install, and you better read the directions throroughly, since you may end up melting a plug into a useless shape before you get it mounted :-)and if you're wondering about the bullets - check out the latest WBT plugs, which essentially copy the bullet idea of minimal mass and contact area, just at a much higher price. They may be easier to mount, but you're looking at a price tag only a very select group of DIYers will be able to stomach
Peter
The best bar none ...IMO are the Eichmann Bullets.
They look cheap have no wieght, but sound as if there were no plug attatched , so all you hear is the cable and music signal of course.
solid core copper IC's. I further modify them by reducing the metal mass and using the center pin in a manner other than the original design intends (kind of pseudo 47 Labs style) , but even stock they sound very nice.I also loose the screw on caps and use Teflon plumber's tape to wrap the solder joints and the surrounding area.
They melt quite easily (soldering expertise and the use of a few heat sinks are helpful).
The online photo looks a bit different from mine (they should look real cheesy with screw of caps).
My other RCA's are 47 Labs which do not use metal in the design.
nt
I agree with Metralla, you will need to use heatshrink for a strain relief. I use 3/4" teflon tape, then Thin wall polyolefin heatshrink. Extremely good plugs, so far the best I have used. The copper bullets provide a more laid back presentation and also have a bit less detail compared to the silver bullets. I ended up re-terminating all of my DIY ICs that had Neutrik ProFi plugs on them.If there came a day that I could no longer afford Eichmann plugs, I would probably go back to using the Neutrik ProFi plugs. Large soldering area on a Neutrik ProFi plug.
remember, just a quick touch of the iron is all it takes to heat it up. #1 mistake is leaving the heat on for too long (you only do it once though) Also, Plug it into a female rca which will act as a heat sink.
Sound great, easy to solder (follow the instructions) - make up your own strain relief system, as that's a weakness of the design. Shop around and you might find a 4 pack for $27.
Regards,
Geoff
Thanks !
Not quite sure of his name - something like that. I bought two 4-packs from him some time back, and there was free shipping if one bought two packs. Either eBay or AudiogoN - can't quite recall.
Regards,
Geoff
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OK, I just "bit the Bullet" and ordered some from VH Audio!
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