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    Quote Originally Posted by Blueflash View Post
    I have always used the Neutrik PROFI RCA connectors, easy to solder and have a decent cable grip.
    I agree - but some dislike the additional 'layer' of the retractable sprung-loaded barrel between the outer part of the socket and the outer part of a plug.

    That said they grip like there's no tomorrow.
    Barry

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    Quote Originally Posted by maxrob200 View Post
    I have been using Switchcraft RCA's for years. If there are good enough for Shindo, who am I to argue....
    They are cheap and reliable
    Me too

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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    Can you cite research results that support this?
    You won't find any, as it's marketing twaddle. Along with plastic-bodied plugs being better because of their "lower capacitance". If you crunch the numbers, this may well be true, bit only if you're putting RF of several hundred MHz through them!

    Personally, I always use Neutriks like these: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/rca-connectors/4572947/

    Good quality and have a cable clamp that actually works.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Beobloke View Post
    You won't find any, as it's marketing twaddle. Along with plastic-bodied plugs being better because of their "lower capacitance". If you crunch the numbers, this may well be true, bit only if you're putting RF of several hundred MHz through them!

    Personally, I always use Neutriks like these: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/rca-connectors/4572947/

    Good quality and have a cable clamp that actually works.
    I've measured the capacitance of several brands of RCA phono plugs, and regardless of construction they all measure around 5pF.

    Fans of the 'bullet' plugs talk an awful lot of twaddle (IMO) about eddy currents in metal-bodied plugs, yet fail to comment on the compromise in shielding and the increase in contact resistance (Hertzian constriction resistance) due to reduced contact area of the bullet/finger with the outer part of the phono socket with which it mates.
    Barry

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    these have replaced my kle plugs, all metal construction and at £14 for 4 you cant go wrong

    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
    Yamaha NS1000m Speakers

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    What are those plugs and where might I find them?


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    Have a look on EvilBay and search for locking Phono plugs.

    IIRC they are only suitable for use on realy thick cable like the 60pf Van Damme stuff

    Paul
    Current setup Thorens TD-160 Mk1 with Denon DL-110 MC Cartridge, Pioneer PD-8700 CD Player, Yamaha AX-592 Amp, Yamaha CDX-810 CD Player, Yamaha KX-480 Cassette Deck, Yamaha TX-492RDS Tuner, Monitor Audio Bronze 5 speakers, Van-Damme Cables throughout.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vinylsnail View Post
    What are those plugs and where might I find them?


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    here you go.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
    Yamaha NS1000m Speakers

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    Thanks! I’ll try them out


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