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3.6R connections

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Posted on March 19, 2015 at 11:55:47
gentlegiantfan
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Location: central florida
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The connectors from the x-over to the speaker and the speaker connectors themselves were torn off when I was in the hospital and a friend had someone come in and clean. AARRGG!

Since I have to repair them I might as well upgrade them. What do you guys like? I want an exact fit! I don't mind spending a little money, but I don't want to go hog wild either. 5-way binding posts with jumpers from the x-over to the speakers.

 

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RE: 3.6R connections, posted on March 20, 2015 at 02:42:08
Roger Gustavsson
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Location: Huskvarna
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Do you mean any of these conncectors?
http://www.twin-x.com/groupdiy/albums/userpics/1~5.jpg

Or these on the external box? Or maybe both?
http://twin-x.com/groupdiy/albums/userpics/6~4.jpg

You can replace these by goldplated ones from the same manufactor, Pomona. Do not remember the exact part number. For tight fit, use plugs and jacks from the same manufactor. I dislike the "tightning screw" terminals Magnepan uses.
http://twin-x.com/groupdiy/albums/userpics/7~5.jpg

I prefer to reduce the number of connections to a minimum and if possible I solder them. My prefered connectors are these from Multi Contact.

Sheated right angle plug, http://www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/medias/global/ce/7000_7999/7300/7310/7311/731131_BB_00_FB.EPS_1000.jpg

Straight plug, http://uk.farnell.com/productimages/standard/en_GB/8720528.jpg

Jack, http://uk.farnell.com/productimages/standard/en_GB/42417327.jpg

 

RE: 3.6R connections, posted on March 22, 2015 at 22:03:41
gentlegiantfan
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Posts: 1004
Location: central florida
Joined: November 25, 2002
Yes, thanks much Roger. One each was broken of the "pin" connectors that Maggies use to attach the x-over box that are seated by those grub screws, and the opposite side with those dreaded screws. I forget which is which ... that's how Maggie idiot proofs the x-over installation ... it will only connect one-way. Again, thanks. Still undecided but thinking about it.

 

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