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Title: Interconnect Mod
Post by: Sh7eleven on July 19, 2012, 05:56:54 PM

Has anybody ever modded their commercial interconnects replacing the straight RCA plug with a right angle connector?  I have a pair of MIT avt3's and I'd love put in a right angle connector in for the crack. The IC head screws back to entirely reveal the connections, So it looks like easy access. Has anybody had good results modding a commercial IC? Or am I better off leaving just leaving them alone?

Title: Re: Interconnect Mod
Post by: Noskipallwd on July 19, 2012, 10:12:09 PM

Hey Sean, I've installed rt. angle connectors on a couple of items. I put them on one end of my phono cable, one pair of commercial ICs and 1/4" jack on a headphone cable. All worked just fine. I have since replaced the HP cable and the ICs with my own DIY cables, neither of the originals were of great quality. I like the Cardas rhodium 90 degree RCA plugs, they work very well. You do have to heat the rhodium plugs quite a bit to get a good solder joint. Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Shawn

Title: Re: Interconnect Mod
Post by: Sh7eleven on July 20, 2012, 04:49:20 AM

Cool, I'm sure I just needed a little push to undertake this. I will be ordering some of right angle rca's shortly.  I would assume that interconnect wire diameter is fairly standardized and that I can order without checking - but you know the know the saying about assumptions - they make an ass out of...well just me this time I guess. 

Title: Re: Interconnect Mod
Post by: 4krow on July 20, 2012, 05:19:03 AM

Sean,

   One thing I like about messing with interconnects, if there is trouble, cut 'em back an inch try again. With other wires, 'ya got one shot, make it count, pilgrim.'

Title: Re: Interconnect Mod
Post by: Laudanum on July 20, 2012, 10:53:38 AM

Actually, RCA interconnect cable/wire diameters can vary quite a bit.   Make sure the entrance for the RCA plug barrel will accept the cable diameter that you have.  "Up to 6mm" is a very common designation for plugs but many will accept larger cable/wire.  Just measure your cables diamater and make sure the plug you buy will accomodate.

Title: Re: Interconnect Mod
Post by: Noskipallwd on July 20, 2012, 11:42:01 AM

Sean, you might want to pick up some shrink tube that will fit over the cable and the bottom of the connector. It will give them the cable a finished look and function as strain relief as well.

Cheers,
Shawn

Title: Re: Interconnect Mod
Post by: Sh7eleven on July 20, 2012, 11:52:33 AM

Shrink tube might be a good idea.  Never used it, but I have a BH power cord that I'm waiting to get started on when I get going on the stereomour.  At least I'll have more than one use for my as yet to be purchased heat gun.

Title: Re: Interconnect Mod
Post by: Sh7eleven on July 20, 2012, 12:03:00 PM

Oh yes, and will keep in mind that when I messed it up by snapping the end of the wire off, i can just cut it back an inch - that will save me a panic moment, thanks.