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I my search for DIY parts for RCA interconnects, it appears that RCA bodies made from copper are highly regarded. Two popular mfrs., WBT and Eichmann, make them but they are too pricey IMO. As I need 4 pairs of interconnects, the material cost quickly adds up. Are there companies that offer copper RCA connectors at the same level of performance of the WBT's and Eichmann's but cost much less?
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Check out the ebay link at the end of the audiocircle ("all that glitters") thread mentioned earlier. Those RCAs have thick plating and seem the real deal. Also the Onyx RCAs at Partsconnexion have OFC center pin and are half the cost of Furutech. They are very good.
Edits: 12/01/10
Des
6 moons Review from 2007.
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/connectors/connectors.htmlI have and use the Xahadow ends that came on my cables they are excellent,
but at $59 a pair or higher now.D
Edits: 11/30/10
Thanks for the input, Bacobits. I'll add your recommendations to the list and report back on the final selection and how my new DIY ICs sound. Cheers!
What is the maximum price point for the 16 rca connectors you require for the four pairs of interconnect cables you plan to build? What particular make/model interconnect cable(s) are you planning to terminate?
Thanks for chiming in, Duster. Sorry, I wasn't clear on my original post. I meant to say that if there is(are) lower cost copper RCA alternative(s) that perform at the same level of or better than WBT, Eichmann, Vampire and other reputable companies, I'd be very interested. If there are no other choices out there, I'll go with these proven brands as the last resort. Long story short, my budget is flexible; just trying to save some bucks in this never-ending upgrade addiction.
For the rest of the IC, I am following VH Audio's recipe (link below) using their 28 AWG fine silver and silver solder.
http://www.venhaus1.com/diysilverinterconnects.html
I've chosen this design because it is simple enough to assemble and people like how it sounds.
At a lesser price, you won't find equal performers per the recipe than the low-mass concept WBT and Eichmann options offer (that's one reason why they are not inexpensive). However, I would recommend building your first set with a set of moderate-cost Furutech FP-126G gold rca connectors featuring a PCOCC (Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting) central pin available at VH Audio since the connector does sound very good/musical to my ear when VH Audio's Pulsar cable is terminated with it -- it could be a touchstone to base judgments upon of where/if to go via the WBT and Eichmann options...see link:
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Furutech FP-126G gold rca connectors look like the real deal and a strong contender vs. Eichmann bullet, PCOCC pin, reasonably priced and all... Regarding the picture of the coax cable you attached, are you recommending that over the fine 28AWG silver wire? It seems to be more labor intensive and tricky to assemble, not sure what to do with the mesh and foil shields; also am concerned shielded ICs may not sound so good (or I am just hopelessly ignorant on this topic?).
The pricing on the CuTe Eichmann turns out to be pretty good actually, the best price I've found so far is $56/4pc set. I think it will come down to choosing between your recommended Furutech FP-126G and Eichmann.
The posted image showing the Pulsar coaxial cable was simply coincidental to the topic while showing the Furutech FP-126G gold rca connectors as intended. I believe you should stick with your DIY silver IC project as planned. To stay true to the recipe, perhaps the low-mass Eichmann rca connectors should be selected, but I prefer the sonic signature of the Furutech FP-126G over the Bullet Plug. Maybe build two pairs at first: one pair with the Eichmann rca connectors and one pair with the Furutech rca connectors. You can then decide what rca connectors to select for the other two pairs.
See here. If they are what they say they are.
http://cgi.ebay.com/10pair-Pure-Copper-OFC-Silver-Plated-RCA-Connector-Plug_W0QQitemZ300464858816QQcategoryZ3276QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D120633084853%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5320141486347838114
I am hoping to get recommendations based on actual usage. I've googled and found several sellers that claim their RCA connectors are made from copper but there is no way a consumer like myself can confirm. Again, I appreciate the effort.
I have used the mid line Cardas in the past. Where they better sounding than others?
Don't know. If it were me I would try these Switchcraft RCA's.
http://www.audio-magus.com/Switchcraft_RCA_Connectors_p/200210.htm
http://www.markertek.com/Connectors-Adapters/Audio-Connectors/RCA-Connectors/Switchcraft-Corporation/3502.xhtml
These are supposed to be very good. You can Google these and find them for $3
each. It has been brought up here before. Check it out.
BTW, these are not as fancy as the Chinese set I said to look up.
These Switchcrafts are used by Grover Huffman, but he puts them through his proprietary plating process.
D
He has tested some that are just brass underneath the plating, not really red copper as advertised.
Edits: 11/30/10
I saw these RCA connectors in my search and passed as I couldn't confirm their validity.
...of an unknown unbranded item from an unknown China/Hong Kong based seller is risky at best. In this case, it's a Cardas rca clone that's claimed to feature a pure copper base metal. Without confirmation of such, one can't really know if its base metal is actually brass, or if the base metal is truly copper if it's as pure as is claimed. Most important is whether or not a connector performs well, no matter what the descriptor may indicate.
Hey, whatcha sayin the Chinese lie?
LOL!
He said cheap! You got cheap.
D
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