mjtown Posted September 28, 2021 Posted September 28, 2021 Hi gang, First ‘non-intro’ post here (though I have been busy in the classifieds). I would like to ascertain which audio/hifi shops in Adelaide have good quality connections/accessories and cable by the metre. For example, I have spring clip speaker cable connectors on the rear of my NAD 3020A. I want to find something like 2mm speaker pin to 4mm banana plug adaptors, braided cable to 4mm banana plug adaptors, stackable banana plugs etc etc. There are some terrific outlets for components (looking at Blackwood Sound), but they don’t seem to carry small parts, DIY parts like what I’m after. Do any of my fellow crow eaters have any deft tips, or is it pretty much ‘order by internet’? Thanks in advance! Mike
dennist Posted September 28, 2021 Posted September 28, 2021 I'm pretty sure that Vaf Research and Challenge HiFi sell different cable by the metre 1
Darryl Posted September 28, 2021 Posted September 28, 2021 I think for all those little connector bits then maybe Challenge HiFi would be my first stop. Jaycar probably too but they'd have lower end stuff, if that matters to you. To be honest though I think you'd probably be better off shopping online for that sort of thing. 3
stereo coffee Posted September 28, 2021 Posted September 28, 2021 There are also many Australian and New Zealand manufacturers making cables who are worth trying: 1
dreadly Posted September 29, 2021 Posted September 29, 2021 Get my connects and speaker leads from these dudes and yes they are in Adelaide. They have premade and bulk ,Mogami what more do you need,its simply the best bang for buck you can get. https://toughaudio.com.au/ 1
Guest Mr Thorens Posted September 29, 2021 Posted September 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, dreadly said: Get my connects and speaker leads from these dudes and yes they are in Adelaide. They have premade and bulk ,Mogami what more do you need,its simply the best bang for buck you can get. https://toughaudio.com.au/ Whereabouts in Adelaide, I’m interested to know.
Batty Posted September 29, 2021 Posted September 29, 2021 Straight off their website... Address: Geelong VIC 3217 Open: By Appointment (please email) Contact Email: info@toughaudio.com.au So it seems they are in Vic.
emesbee Posted September 29, 2021 Posted September 29, 2021 In Adelaide? Website says Geelong VIC 3217, although no actual address listed.
audiofeline Posted September 29, 2021 Posted September 29, 2021 On 28/09/2021 at 10:06 PM, Darryl said: ...To be honest though I think you'd probably be better off shopping online for that sort of thing. I agree with this, connections/accessories and cable by the metre can all be bought online from reputable Australian outlets (so you will be getting genuine items). Buying these from ebay/china can risk in non-genuine items. 1
Rockman Posted September 29, 2021 Posted September 29, 2021 Considering the low quality of the NAD 3020 rear connectors, product available from Jaycar is more than adequate. However, consider replacing the crappy spring clip connectors as I have done. The clips are soldered directly into the PCB below & can be removed & replaced with binding posts standing upright. Just be sure to place some insulation tape, or the like, on the amp bottom plate beneath the posts to stop any chance of shorting. 1 1
dreadly Posted September 29, 2021 Posted September 29, 2021 Strange they must have moved it was while ago i got my stuff from them ,but then again everything is weird for me at the moment.
mjtown Posted September 30, 2021 Author Posted September 30, 2021 This is all awesome! Thank you legends… just scrolling through in detail now.
mjtown Posted September 30, 2021 Author Posted September 30, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, Rockman said: Considering the low quality of the NAD 3020 rear connectors, product available from Jaycar is more than adequate. However, consider replacing the crappy spring clip connectors as I have done. The clips are soldered directly into the PCB below & can be removed & replaced with binding posts standing upright. Just be sure to place some insulation tape, or the like, on the amp bottom plate beneath the posts to stop any chance of shorting. This is excellent. Thank you very much Rockman. I have a 3020A that Richard McDonald resurrected and tweaked… I’m using that at the moment, and for now I’ll use the spring clip ms because my soldering skills need refreshing and I bought a 3120 recently that needs restoration… so I reckon I’ll incorporate your suggestion into that project and get it right there first before attempting it on any other units. I don’t want to bollocks it up and find myself with no decent amp The 3120 does work well and it does sound ace but I found surface corrosion on the mild steel of switches when inspecting the rear, and ‘painted on’ evidence of work to halt the corrosion… and I haven’t the time yet, or expertise yet to assess whether using it is a risk. It looks like my RC car and BMX restoration skills just found a new project though, time for a good soldering station and some practicing methinks Edited September 30, 2021 by mjtown
audiofeline Posted September 30, 2021 Posted September 30, 2021 8 hours ago, Rockman said: Considering the low quality of the NAD 3020 rear connectors, product available from Jaycar is more than adequate. However, consider replacing the crappy spring clip connectors as I have done. The clips are soldered directly into the PCB below & can be removed & replaced with binding posts standing upright. Just be sure to place some insulation tape, or the like, on the amp bottom plate beneath the posts to stop any chance of shorting. I had a look at pics of the NAD 3020 rear spring speaker connectors, and they are horrible! I had the exact same ones on an old JVC amp, and replaced them with binding posts, I never regretted the decision. Tweaks like this are a very cost-effective way to improve the quality and usability of an amp, whilst correcting design flaws. 2
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