RCA plugs questions and suggestions?

[Jeff M.]

Good Afternoon everyone. I am now looking to make my own interconnect cables from my amplifier to my pre Amp. I am looking at the belden (8402 cables in bulk 7 feet each ( should be plenty enough length for me). I am looking at a few RCA connectors Here is a list of the 4 RCA pugs am looking at using.What do you think of these RCA plugs and why if you have used them?

1.DH Labs RCA 2C
2. Neutrik NF2C-B-2 RCA Plugs.
3. Canare F10 RCA Plugs.
4. Parts Connection X connector Carbon fiber body.

I know there is a lot of info on RCA connectors out there on the internet. I know most of it is hog wash. Has there been any research or test done on RCA plugs? Thanks for everyone’s help and advice. Jeff

 

[Steven Holt]

Look at what Parts Express has, good people to deal with.....and why are u putting yr amp and pre 7 ft. apart?

 

[Sokel]

About RCA, if not the Neutrik above, Amphenol are really nice:

https://gr.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Amphenol-Audio/ACPL-CBK?qs=6pL34a%252BWZku3%252BL1u13FWcQ%3D%3D&srsltid=AfmBOoquLQtN71zLb14MGRz8P1SsTlzD_qppKMJwbGS12WywAz7bkm9Q

About all RCA, if it's your first time soldering some.
Use really good soldering paste, pre-tin your wires and make sure that you neither abuse the pin with long heat exposure nor do it as little as to result at a cold joint.

Good cleaning with contact spray after (without oil! ) , a sanity check with the DMM at all directions and they will last for long.

 

[Ropeburn]

Research and tests? Will be hard to find those. Anecdotal experience reports aplenty though. That's all you need really in this case; all that matters is how robust they are, how tight the fit is, and how (in)convenient they are to solder.

You really don't need to pay that much. 15 moneys for one plug? Lol.

I can recommend Neutrik NYS and Amphenol ACPR series. Both sturdy, well made, tight grip but not too much, convenient to solder. 2-3 moneys each. You really don't need anything more costy, waste of money. Same for cable. Stage-grade highflex microphone or instrument cable, Sommer/Cordial/etc., 1-2 money the meter, and done.

 

[LTig]

You can't go wrong with Neutrik. Stable and usually easy to solder.

 

[G|force]

I use Neutrik for XLR's, Amphenol for BNC's and Canare for everything else.
Switchcraft makes quality products and I wouldn't hesitate to use them.

 

[Ropeburn]

You can't go wrong with Neutrik. Stable and usually easy to solder.

Indeed. This type is nice to do:

Strain relief like on XLR plugs. Fits cable up to 6mm. Nice.

 

[levimax]

Good Afternoon everyone. I am now looking to make my own interconnect cables from my amplifier to my pre Amp. I am looking at the belden (8402 cables in bulk 7 feet each ( should be plenty enough length for me). I am looking at a few RCA connectors Here is a list of the 4 RCA pugs am looking at using.What do you think of these RCA plugs and why if you have used them?

1.DH Labs RCA 2C
2. Neutrik NF2C-B-2 RCA Plugs.
3. Canare F10 RCA Plugs.
4. Parts Connection X connector Carbon fiber body.

I know there is a lot of info on RCA connectors out there on the internet. I know most of it is hog wash. Has there been any research or test done on RCA plugs? Thanks for everyone’s help and advice. Jeff

There is an infinite number of combinations that will work perfectly well, I like thinner and more flexible cable which is easier to route and thin and strong connectors which fit easily into tight spaces. My favorite combination is Switchcraft 3502a connectors and Belden 1505F cable. Both are great quality and inexpensive.

 

[Sokel]

Indeed. This type is nice to do:

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Strain relief like on XLR plugs. Fits cable up to 6mm. Nice.

I wouldn't recommenced these depending the person and use.

If it's a first timer soldering RCA is way too easy to solder the pin to the body, they are really close and the inner material is way too plastic-y (not teflon for sure) .

The second reason I don't like them is that even if they have been soldered with the best conditions they don't survive repeated (like when measuring ) plugs-unplugs to a tight connector before the pin starts spinning.
Also, the ring indicator (the red here) breaks way too easy by... enthusiasts

They are not related in any way with the "real" Neutrik.

 

[mhardy6647]

I like and use Neutrik RCA plugs as well, FWIW.

 

[Jeff M.]

Look at what Parts Express has, good people to deal with.....and why are u putting yr amp and pre 7 ft. apart?

I just like a little extra cabling and they are not 7 feet Part. I have had way too many short cables over the years.

 

[audio_tony]

Indeed. This type is nice to do:

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Strain relief like on XLR plugs. Fits cable up to 6mm. Nice.

I recently bought a set of these - and I gave up trying to get 6mm cable into them.

I was also a bit disappointed to note that the main part of the plug is different to the type I have pictured below (note that Neutrik plug pictured below has 8 small tangs that grip the socket) - but the one pictured has two small tangs that grip the socket - it's nowhere near as well made.

 

[Jeff M.]

I wouldn't recommenced these depending the person and use.

If it's a first timer soldering RCA is way too easy to solder the pin to the body, they are really close and the inner material is way too plastic-y (not teflon for sure) .

The second reason I don't like them is that even if they have been soldered with the best conditions they don't survive repeated (like when measuring ) plugs-unplugs to a tight connector before the pin starts spinning.
Also, the ring indicator (the red here) breaks way too easy by... enthusiasts

They are not related in any way with the "real" Neutrik.

Hi Sokel. This is definitely not my first time solding as I went to electrical school for all of this and more. I have been soldering for years before that in my early years and I would like to get back on the saddle and start making my own cables now. I pretty much know a lot of cables and connectors but, I don’t have experience with all the types of cables these companies have to offer or The connection ends. All the special technology or some new kind of electrical term doesn’t work with me. Am not that dumb and that’s why I quite having all the hifi magazines delton my door years ago. That’s why I posted this topic. I needed some more real world insanity check being a former Audio hifi cable seller. (That’s another story for another day) . Am just in it for the fun now and the music. The days or. hSing the holy grail speaker system has faded and is not reality.

 

[Jeff M.]

I recently bought a set of these - and I gave up trying to get 6mm cable into them.

I was also a bit disappointed to note that the main part of the plug is different to the type I have pictured below (note that Neutrik plug pictured below has 8 small tangs that grip the socket - but the one pictured has two small tangs that grip the socket - it's nowhere near as well made.



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Thanks for the heads up Audio_Tony. I appreciate you sharing this information.

 

[Ropeburn]

Hi Sokel. This is definitely not my first time solding as I went to electrical school for all of this and more. I have been soldering for years before that in my early years and I would like to get back on the saddle and start making my own cables now. I pretty much know a lot of cables and connectors but, I don’t have experience with all the types of cables these companies have to offer or The connection ends. All the special technology or some new kind of electrical term doesn’t work with me. Am not that dumb and that’s why I quite having all the hifi magazines delton my door years ago. That’s why I posted this topic. I needed some more real world insanity check being a former Audio hifi cable seller. (That’s another story for another day) . Am just in it for the fun now and the music. The days or. hSing the holy grail speaker system has faded and is not reality.

Well then, considering some bad experiences here with the cheaper Neutrik ones, I'd say get Amphenol of your liking and call it a day. Electronic parts store or pro music supplier, good prices and no nonsense business just like you're looking for.

It's good you're wondering and asking, there's a whole lot of absolute nonsense out there about cables. While in reality it's a very trivial thing. All you'll want is good contacts and durability. As long as you use proper coaxial cable, shielding is a non-issue as well.

 

[Jeff M.]

I just found these searching for RCA plugs at American radio supplies and they are cheap but, how is the quality? $3.99 each isn’t going to break the bank. Not a lot of information on their rca plugs and the features or what they are made out of? But, looks like a decent RCA plug. Anyone heard of these RCA plugs? Jeff

 

[chelgrian]

Well then, considering some bad experiences here with the cheaper Neutrik ones, I'd say get Amphenol of your liking and call it a day. Electronic parts store or pro music supplier, good prices and no nonsense business just like you're looking for.

It's good you're wondering and asking, there's a whole lot of absolute nonsense out there about cables. While in reality it's a very trivial thing. All you'll want is good contacts and durability. As long as you use proper coaxial cable, shielding is a non-issue as well.

these

NF2C/2B

Pair of professional `Phono Plug` (`RCA`- or `CINCH`- type) - marked 2x black. Including 2 x 2 strain reliefs for cable O.D. 3.0 mm to 7.3 mm. Additiona...

www.neutrik.com

Are fine. The ‘NYS’ ones are really Rean which is the cost optimised sub brand, the real neutriks are 5 times the price of the rean….

 

[Groove01]

I 2nd (or 3rd) the Amphenol’s - I’ve had good luck with them and quality is good.

I also like the Canare’s as well. Just make sure the cable/jacket fits!

 

[Jeff M.]

1 more question about RCA plugs. Are the RS Audio RCA plugs an over kill? They are on Sale at Parts connection? $13.95 a pair so $27.90 for a set. Shipping would be $

 

[levimax]

1 more question about RCA plugs. Are the RS Audio RCA plugs an over kill? They are on Sale at Parts connection? $13.95 a pair so $27.90 for a set. Shipping would be $

Can post a link, can't look up via Google as the name for both is too common.