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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2022 7:40:56 GMT
Has anybody tried some of the more expensive XLR connectors, instead of the Neutrik connectors?
I was thinking of getting some with pure copper contacts, but I am concerned with two things.
The price
Copper is soft, so the contacts will be fragile.
Inam just wondering if they will really make a difference in a truly balanced circuit?
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 27, 2022 8:10:25 GMT
Has anybody tried some of the more expensive XLR connectors, instead of the Neutrik connectors? I was thinking of getting some with pure copper contacts, but I am concerned with two things. The price Copper is soft, so the contacts will be fragile. Inam just wondering if they will really make a difference in a truly balanced circuit? Silver is softer than copper. I have never broken a copper contact. After using absolutely loads of different XLRs, the ones I'd recommend are the AECO types. The hollow pins make for a much more open sound IMO. There are some on Audiophonics with a hollow pin, I have used those a lot. They are good. Defo worth doing IMO |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2022 10:20:21 GMT
Thanks Oli.
The only ones I can see are Elecaudio with a hollow pin.
They are not expensive either.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 27, 2022 10:23:36 GMT
Thanks Oli. The only ones I can see are Elecaudio with a hollow pin. They are not expensive either. Yup, they are the ones. They are excellent. Trouble is the female connector is not copper. You'll have to find a different one for that end. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2022 18:51:20 GMT
One other thought.
If the Pre and DAC have standard XLR connectors, am I wasting my time fitting pure copper?
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 28, 2022 18:53:23 GMT
One other thought. If the Pre and DAC have standard XLR connectors, am I wasting my time fitting pure copper? Not entirely. Obviously better for both to be copper. Just don't spend loads. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2022 18:59:21 GMT
The cheapest ones are €30 a pop.
I need 8.
Silver plated Neutrik are €5 a pop, and are probably more robust.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2022 20:09:55 GMT
Rummaging through my cable box, I have found a couple of lengths of Furutech FS21 OCC.
That is 8mm so will fit in some Neutrik connectors.
I have some Graham Slee Libran XLR cables currently fitted, and they use Neutrik, like many more expensive cables.
I will go for the Silver Plated Neutrik on one cable, and may try the Viborg solver plated copper on another cable.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 28, 2022 20:39:24 GMT
Rummaging through my cable box, I have found a couple of lengths of Furutech FS21 OCC. That is 8mm so will fit in some Neutrik connectors. I have some Graham Slee Libran XLR cables currently fitted, and they use Neutrik, like many more expensive cables. I will go for the Silver Plated Neutrik on one cable, and may try the Viborg solver plated copper on another cable. 👍 Not keen on either plug TBH. Hollow pin!!!! |
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