Alternative 75Ohm plug/jack to WBTNextg. (Off Topic)
by Flecko 
, Friday, October 13, 2006, 19:05 (6404 days ago)
edited by unknown, Friday, October 13, 2006, 20:58
Hi all,
I am upgrading my DAC and I like to use a better plug and jack for digital input than standart rca. I have ordered a Nextgen plug(male) and a jack(female), but I was strongly disappointed as I receved it. They are made of a very cheap locking plastic and arn't worth a percent of the price they cost I think, wich is 45€, so they will go back to the dealer that's for sure.
What could I use as alternative? I thought about using Neutrik XLR or BNC. Is this better than rca for this purpose?
greetings Adrian
Alternative 75Ohm plug/jack to WBTNextg.
by Bert , Friday, October 13, 2006, 19:17 (6404 days ago) @ Flecko
Hi Adrian,
Looks are not always tell you about their sound. I like these plugs a lot....
Another one that also sounds very good are the bullet plugs, similar "one contact" idea behind it. These look even cheaper... 
Ciao,
Bert
--
BD-Design - Only the Best!
Alternative 75Ohm plug/jack to WBTNextg.
by p314 , Friday, October 13, 2006, 19:31 (6404 days ago) @ Flecko
Hi all,
I am upgrading my DAC and I like to use a better plug and jack for digital
input than standart rca. I have ordered a Nextgen plug(male) and a
jack(female), but I was strongly disappointed as I receved it. They are
made of a very cheap locking plastic and arn't worth a percent of the
price they cost I think, wich is 45€, so they will go back to the dealer
that's for sure.What could I use as alternative? I thought about using Neutrik XLR or BNC.
Is this better then rca for this purpose?greetings Adrian
Hi,
check the input impedance of your digital in. XLR as used by AES/EBU is 110Ohms, BNC as most commonly used in consumer electronics is 75Ohms. Treat yourself to a BNC: these have generally Teflon as insulators and goldplated contacts MINUS the ultrahighendextracost for being licked into shape by virgin fairies in the moonlight.
Regards,
Peter.
Alternative 75Ohm plug/jack to WBTNextg.
by Flecko , Friday, October 13, 2006, 20:21 (6404 days ago) @ p314
edited by unknown, Friday, October 13, 2006, 20:59
Thank you guys for the quick answer. It's always a plesure to be on this forum. I think I will give the BNC's a try.
Best regards Adrian