"Real" Neutrik Jacks?

[natron_mn]

I've just realized that all of the $1+ Neutrik jacks (NYS229) I have been buying are made in China. I usually buy these ones from Smallbear http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/1-4-in-mono-nys229/ or these from BLMS http://www.bitcheslovemyswitches.com/#!/1-4-Mono-Open-Jack-Neutrik-NYS229/p/18726663/category=5027593

The jacks feel sturdy and haven't given me any problems, but are there "real" Neutrik jacks made in Germany that are available to buy? Or are all of Neutrik's audio jacks made in China by Rean (their subsidiary, I believe)?

I want to assure that the pedals I am selling to people will last and I don't want to rip them off. Do any of you use these jacks, and if so do you view them as high quality? I've seen a lot of people prefer Neutrik over Switchcraft, and I'm wondering if they are referring to these jacks when they say that?

[theehman]

I've been using them for years, not just in pedals, but in amps and guitars as well.  I've had less than 3 failures that I can think of.  They've been made in China for quite a while now.

[Phoenix]

Neutrik do not make an open frame type jack in Liechtenstien (they're not German) under the Neutrik brand name, the only ones they produce are made in China under the Rean brandname. They're "OK", but they're no Switchcraft. But you'd have to make up your mind for yourself on that.

[thermionix]

They're "OK", but they're no Switchcraft.

[LightSoundGeometry]

those are high quality jacks, take solder well and are easy to fasten up.

[GGBB]

They're "OK", but they're no Switchcraft. But you'd have to make up your mind for yourself on that.

I use the Neutriks - they are tighter/stiffer than the Switchcrafts - almost too tight to be honest - and don't soften up over time as much (relatively speaking - the Switchcrafts don't soften much either compared to everything else).