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    Default Power lead termination.

    Is there any advantage to using a Neutrik Speakon XLR type power lead connector plug and socket over a normal kettle lead plug and socket, other than locking aspect ?

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    MartinT Guest

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    Do you mean for mains power? I doubt it, although XLRs have a tighter pin connection, they have a smaller surface area. In any case, can XLRs be safely used for mains? I thought they were low voltage only.

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    Speakons are absolute sods to wire up in my experience.

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    I´m talking about the NAC3FCA connector which is designed for AC and has screw terminals.

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    Like so Martin:



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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris View Post
    I´m talking about the NAC3FCA connector which is designed for AC and has screw terminals.
    So not XLR, then.

    Chris - yes, I know the Speakon connector. My REL sub used to have one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinT View Post
    My REL sub used to have one.
    What has it got now Martin?


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    That termination is legal as its used on the Isotek Titan and others but not that good conductivity wise I guess as it won't be plated to prevent oxidation, I may be mistaken of course.

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    Ok, the REL sub that I used to have had one.

    Happy?

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