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2x Microdot > 3.5mm (1/8") Y cable?
fandelive:
--- Quote from: Gutbucket on March 03, 2017, 09:13:05 PM ---Here's the original thread with a direct link to the CDInt cables I used- https://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=160895.msg2181334#msg2181334
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I'm currently looking for the same connectors to make the same Y cable. I'm from Europe (France) which makes things a bit harder since microdot is not widely distributed here.
I've found two online resellers so far and I think they are selling the exact same connectors, but there's a huge price gap between them. Actually 10 times the price.
So I wanted you opinion on buying the cheapest one.
http://www.koax24.de/fr/boutique-en-ligne/article/unf-10-32-buchse-gerade-loet-crimp-microdot-fuer-rg174-rg188-rg316.html at €20,55 + €6,55 (tax) = €27,10 = 29,0965 USD
https://www.rfshop.co.uk/index.php/10-32jack-rg316-microdot-compatible-female.html at £2,00 + £0,40 (tax) = £2,40 = €2,76906 = 2,97306 USD
if_then_else:
--- Quote from: fandelive on March 19, 2017, 03:00:33 AM ---
--- Quote from: Gutbucket on March 03, 2017, 09:13:05 PM ---Here's the original thread with a direct link to the CDInt cables I used- https://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=160895.msg2181334#msg2181334
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I'm currently looking for the same connectors to make the same Y cable. I'm from Europe (France) which makes things a bit harder since microdot is not widely distributed here.
I've found two online resellers so far and I think they are selling the exact same connectors, but there's a huge price gap between them. Actually 10 times the price.
So I wanted you opinion on buying the cheapest one.
http://www.koax24.de/fr/boutique-en-ligne/article/unf-10-32-buchse-gerade-loet-crimp-microdot-fuer-rg174-rg188-rg316.html at €20,55 + €6,55 (tax) = €27,10 = 29,0965 USD
https://www.rfshop.co.uk/index.php/10-32jack-rg316-microdot-compatible-female.html at £2,00 + £0,40 (tax) = £2,40 = €2,76906 = 2,97306 USD
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If memory serves, Audioroot (from Sélestat, 67) also make custom cables. I bought one of my preamps and a couple of accessories from them. Probably worth contacting Antoine Malnati.
Gutbucket:
10-32 is correct the microdot size. Keep in mind that a special crimping tool is needed to install them onto the cable. That's one reason the option to buy a cable pre-terminated with female dots and cut it in half is attractive.
Alternate sources may be:
1) DPA extension cables (I think DPA now uses female microdot connectors on these. DPA used to use male microdots and female barrel connectors, which also works but is less ideal)
2) Test lab supply electronics companies (10-32 microdot is a not uncommon small coaxial connector for lab equipment test leads and interconnects)
thomasdk7:
Just to follow up.
I spoke with Darktrain and he was kind to offer his help if I wanted to ship a cable from cdint to him. In the mean time I also spoke with Peter Martin from rfshop.co.uk, who was willing to make a cable.
rfshop is not an audio cable maker, but works with coaxial cables, so I sent a black Neutrik right angle mini jack (NTP3RC-B) and he made a cable within a couple of days. The cable look great and work as expected.
Gutbucket:
Looks perfect. Glad you got it all worked out.
That female dot 'Y' adapter should be a standard piece of DPA 406x taper gear.
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