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Hypex NCXXXMP H-Box connectors

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Hey all,

I am in the works to start building Hypex NCxxxMP based amps in the US (just got my OEM account approved and have a mock-up for my case being worked on from Protocase). I am making a list of all the parts I need, but the only two things I am having trouble acquiring are the female connectors for the J4 and J6 H Box connectors.

I have the exact male connector parts from the Hypex datasheet, but all I can find are ribbon cable female connectors. Since I am doing XLR only builds, I need connectors that can have my own wiring connected, just like the Ghent Audio cable harnesses.

Does anyone have an exact match part for female connectors that work with the J4 and J6 H Box connectors that allow for individual wiring with crimp style connectors, much like the power and audio out connectors on the board?

Thanks!
 

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As you already know, the box connectors in the Hypex modules are for ribbon cables. You aren't the only person not able to find a connector for discrete wires this will fit perfectly to these box connectors. Here is my little survey of the various manufacturers' work around.

IOM and Hypex's own implementation in their Fusion plate amps use ribbon cables connecting to breakout boards.
iom.jpg

Audiophonics made a little board to directly mates it to the Hypex module to breakout the signals.
audiophonics1.jpg audiophonics2.jpg

Ghent Audio uses discrete wire connectors but the available ones are undersized and the fit is not very secure.
(An example of this type of universal .100" pitch discrete wire connectors I found:
https://www.samtec.com/products/isdm
http://suddendocs.samtec.com/catalog_english/isdm.pdf )
ghent1.jpg ghent2.jpg

March Audio uses standard ribbon cable connectors but with non-ribbon cables.
march2.jpg march1.jpeg

Related thread on this topic (start at around this post): https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-its-all-amirs-fault.13195/page-7#post-403252
 
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As you already know, the box connectors in the Hypex modules are for ribbon cables. You aren't the only person not able to find a connector for discrete wires this will fit perfectly to these box connectors. Here is my little survey of the various manufacturers' work around.

IOM and Hypex's own implementation in their Fusion plate amps use ribbon cables connecting to breakout boards.
View attachment 87728

Audiophonics made a little board to directly mates it to the Hypex module to breakout the signals.
View attachment 87729 View attachment 87730

Ghent Audio uses discrete wire connectors but the available ones are undersized and the fit is not very secure.
(An example of this type of universal .100" pitch discrete wire connectors I found:
https://www.samtec.com/products/isdm
http://suddendocs.samtec.com/catalog_english/isdm.pdf )
View attachment 87731 View attachment 87732

March Audio uses standard ribbon cable connectors but with non-ribbon cables.
View attachment 87733 View attachment 87734

Related thread on this topic (start at around this post): https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-its-all-amirs-fault.13195/page-7#post-403252

Thank you! I'll look into it more. As a backup, I was able to get a bulk discount quote from Ghent to order his custom H Box connectors and crimp pins for pretty dang cheap (all things considered).
 
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