Question about finding parts

jayyy__ · October 27, 2021, 05:43:14 PM

I have recently got super into analog audio for no reason I or anyone else can discern and I was wondering where I could get parts like 1/4 inch sockets, clicky foot switches etc from. I can get most electronic components from sites like Farnell but I can't seem to find decent quality sockets anywhere.

MikeA · October 27, 2021, 07:35:02 PM

Welcome!

What part of the world are you in? There are good suppliers on most continents, but international shipping can be a problem these days.

ElectricDruid · October 27, 2021, 08:32:11 PM

Definitely welcome!

And yes, where are you? The people around here know most of the best places to get hold of the stuff you need, so if you tell us where you are, we can point you in the right direction. Even "Europe" or "US" or "Asia" is a good start if you don't want to be more specific.

HTH

fowl · October 27, 2021, 10:12:28 PM

Farnell is a UK thing, right? Also saying "sockets" for jacks.

GibsonGM · October 28, 2021, 04:55:49 AM

Quote from: fowl on October 27, 2021, 10:12:28 PM
Farnell is a UK thing, right? Also saying "sockets" for jacks.

Yes, but what PART of the UK? Any way to trace his IP address?? Really need to narrow down who these people are....

Just kidding!

Ice-9 · October 28, 2021, 05:04:23 AM

Rapid Electronics in the UK stock Neutrik and Rean jack sockets. Pretty much the industry standard.

ElectricDruid · October 28, 2021, 06:24:15 AM

Quote from: fowl on October 27, 2021, 10:12:28 PM
Farnell is a UK thing, right?

Originally, yes, but it's a global business now. The Farnell front page offers me a choice of websites for 50 countries.

jayyy__ · October 28, 2021, 07:28:42 AM

As an update, yes I am in the UK.

Quote from: GibsonGM on October 28, 2021, 04:55:49 AM
Any way to trace his IP address??

For the record, I'm a girl (no hard feelings by the way it's hard to tell from my name).

Kevin Mitchell · October 28, 2021, 08:08:41 AM

Tayda seems to be our usual go to for global orders.

1/4" sockets as in instrument cable jacks?
My favorite for chassis mount are the enclosed Switchcraft part # 113EX or similar like the Rean NYS2122. They do stereo & switching operation and can handle pretty much whatever pedal you're going to build.

Can't beat tayda

Good luck with your builds and welcome to the forum!

GibsonGM · October 28, 2021, 02:52:27 PM

Quote from: jayyy__ on October 28, 2021, 07:28:42 AM
As an update, yes I am in the UK.

Quote from: GibsonGM on October 28, 2021, 04:55:49 AM
Any way to trace his IP address??

For the record, I'm a girl (no hard feelings by the way it's hard to tell from my name).

Sorry Jayyy, welcome to the forum, and enjoy the banter

GGBB · October 28, 2021, 03:52:31 PM

Quote from: jayyy__ on October 27, 2021, 05:43:14 PM
for no reason I or anyone else can discern

That seems to be a common theme around here. Welcome - you should fit in nicely.

bluebunny · October 29, 2021, 04:47:06 AM

Welcome jayyy__! I get my stereo sockets from Farnell (NYS230). Mono ones from Rapid (20-0134).

anotherjim · October 29, 2021, 05:55:33 AM

I try to get stuff from here...
https://www.bitsbox.co.uk/
These guys do try to stock audio project parts proven by the presence of germanium semiconductors and the PT2399 echo chip in the listings.
There are more specialized guitar pedal sites...
https://shop.pedalparts.co.uk/

EBK · October 29, 2021, 07:42:01 AM

If you order from mouser.co.uk, do the parts still ship from the US (with the corresponding high shipping cost)?

bluebunny · October 29, 2021, 01:04:17 PM

Quote from: EBK on October 29, 2021, 07:42:01 AM
If you order from mouser.co.uk, do the parts still ship from the US (with the corresponding high shipping cost)?

If I remember rightly, there is (or was) a free-shipping threshold. I've only used Mouser once or twice and chosen the duty-paid option to avoid unpleasant surprises at this end.

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