RCA Help!

[southall-1998]

My stereo interconnect cable are terminated with Audio Note AN-P RCA plugs.

The plugs are chunky, and fairly wide. On my equipment, fitting the second plug is a tight squeeze :eek:

Would it be possible to buy some type of RCA adaptors, that can also space things out a little?

S.

[Ali Tait]

Do they actually fit and work Shane?

If so, what is your concern?

[walpurgis]

Photo?

[struth]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/251537893016?item=251537893016&rmvSB=true

something like this... you might find a better set somewhere tho.

[southall-1998]

Photo?

Will take a pic tomorrow, Geoff.

S.

[narabdela]

An RCA plug is should be designed to fit an RCA socket. If it doesn't, either the plug or the socket are 'not fit for purpose'.

[Barry]

An RCA plug is should be designed to fit an RCA socket. If it doesn't, either the plug or the socket are 'not fit for purpose'.

It's not the plug and socket per se that Shane is having a problem with - it's the narrow (close) spacing of the sockets, causing the two wide-bodied plugs not to mate securely.

[walpurgis]

It's not the plug and socket per se that Shane is having a problem with - it's the narrow (close) spacing of the sockets, causing the two wide-bodied plugs not to mate securely.

I figured that might be the problem. That's why I asked for a photo. If that is the case, changing the plugs might be best.

[southall-1998]

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[walpurgis]

I can see the problem Shane.

The photos highlight another issue. It's a thick cable and will require plugs with a broad entry, any of which may produce the same result.

Adding some kind of adaptor to avoid the crowding at the sockets rather defeats the point of having a decent cable.

I guess you could speak to Audio Note though. They may be able to help.

[Barry]

Agree it doesn't look 'quite right', but if the plugs are pushed home reasonably well, and not too much strain is being put on the sockets, I wouldn't worry.

[southall-1998]

Thanks chaps.

S.

[Yomanze]

Stick a thin piece of card in between the plugs so they aren't physically touching.

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[Stratmangler]

Stick a thin piece of card in between the plugs so they aren't physically touching.

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Why?

[Ali Tait]

Would make no difference. The grounds of the RCA sockets will be connected inside the chassis anyway.

[Arkless Electronics]

There are various ways the grounds could be connected internally so it would be a good idea, if OCD about these things, to use that piece of thin cardboard... It will probably be fine though.

Just cut of the old plugs and solder on some new thinner ones would seem the obvious solution.... The insulation may have to be cut back to allow the entry of such thick cable but some heat shrink sleeving should make it look neat again;)

[struth]

ive seen some that were not directly connected. Not usual tho

[hifinutt]

I have used this between close fitting rca in past . still use it where interconnects touch sometimes

http://www.tnt-audio.com/accessories/ers_cloth_e.html

agree with comments about adaptors , better to find a thinner profile plug . I would be asking advice from paul coupe at rfc components

[walpurgis]

Personally, if the sockets have common negative as is usual (but not exclusively so), I'd not worry about the plugs touching.

[Edward]

Why not simply loosen one of the metal protectors on the lead and move it slightly away?

[Arkless Electronics]

Personally, if the sockets have common negative as is usual (but not exclusively so), I'd not worry about the plugs touching.

Rather more to it than that old boy:) Otherwise grounding wouldn't be such a "black art". In 95% of cases it won't be a problem. In the case of a MC phono stage or head amp it could be;)

[alphaGT]

If it were me, I'd find a pair of cables that had smaller ends on them. But don't feel bad, they are rather crowded on my preamp too. Not as bad as yours, but I know how you feel.


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