Source for 1/4" / 6.35mm jacks (aus)

[chromesphere]

Hi all,

Having a bit of trouble finding a source for the un-enclosed 1/4" stereo and mono jacks.  I'm in australia, one my local electronics shop stocks them, good quality, but they are a bit expensive at $2.20 each:

http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/4c563c9600759896273fc0a87e0106a8/Product/View/P1266

I have also tried these from ebay, which are cheaper, but unfortunately the quality is rather poor:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/25-Audio-Jack-6-35mm-1-4-Plug-Mono-Socket-w-Switch-/220633609246?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item335ec9b41e

If i had to choose between the two above, id probably go with dick smith electonics, as they are good quality. I suppose, i'm just looking for something, somewhere in the middle of the 2.

What other options are there though?   Would any of you kind fellows care to share your source for these?  Please feel free to suggest international online stores, i will research the delivery side of things.

(thanks  )
CS

[composition4]

I'm in Aus too... In the past I''ve ordered:
http://www.effectsconnection.com/oscommerce/product_info.php?cPath=2_64&products_id=254

65c (US dollars) each and no issues... in fact they're quite slim so cramming them into a box is really easy..

Shipping wasn't too much if I recall correctly (but I did order a whole bunch of other stuff too) and John's a good guy to deal with.

Jonathan

[jbgron]

If you're in Melbourne then RadioParts has them for ~$1.50 each and they're good quality.

Mono - http://www.radioparts.com.au/ProdView.aspx?popup=1&Category=SXLL0510&Product=30362601&ProdDesc=PD2601+6.3MM+MONO+OPEN+CIRCUIT
Stereo - http://www.radioparts.com.au/ProdView.aspx?popup=1&Category=SXLL0510&Product=30362648&ProdDesc=PD2648+6.3MM+STEREO+OPEN+CIRCUIT

They don't always have them on the shelves but they've got plenty out the back if you ask.

[greaser_au]

I've always found that the open jacks readily available out here to have very wide tolerances, leading to sloppy fit & noise, but I haven't bought anything like this lately- the last one I bought in this form factor was the 'real thing' i.e. a switchcraft. If you find the DSE ones are fine, Jaycar are an option also, but unfortunately the price is similar.

david

[chromesphere]

hi guys,

Thanks for the suggestions.

Jonathan, i will look into your suggestion. See if the dollars stack up.

Jbgron,  I have bought from radioparts before and found their jacks to be good quality. Its a bit of drive for me, but might have to make a special trip i think.

David, the jacks from DSE and radioparts i have found to be good quality.  If you find those not good enough, stay away from the ones on ebay!  Terrible.  Cheap materials.  Hey, you pay for what you get i guess!
Unfortunately Jaycar dont have the stereo open type, although they do have the mono type, and the quality is just as good as radio parts and DSE.

Whichever option i go, im going to stock up, 30+ of mono and stereo.  I find sourcing these a complete pain.

(thanks again).
CS

[zombiwoof]

hi guys,

Thanks for the suggestions.

Jonathan, i will look into your suggestion. See if the dollars stack up.

Jbgron,  I have bought from radioparts before and found their jacks to be good quality. Its a bit of drive for me, but might have to make a special trip i think.

David, the jacks from DSE and radioparts i have found to be good quality.  If you find those not good enough, stay away from the ones on ebay!  Terrible.  Cheap materials.  Hey, you pay for what you get i guess!
Unfortunately Jaycar dont have the stereo open type, although they do have the mono type, and the quality is just as good as radio parts and DSE.

Whichever option i go, im going to stock up, 30+ of mono and stereo.  I find sourcing these a complete pain.

(thanks again).
CS

I'm not sure you can categorically say "stay away from the ones on Ebay".  There are numerous good jacks sold on Ebay, including Switchcraft, Neutrik, etc.  You just have to know which are the good ones, and which are cheap junk.

Al

[greaser_au]

David, the jacks from DSE and radioparts i have found to be good quality.  If you find those not good enough, stay away from the ones on ebay!  Terrible.  Cheap materials.  Hey, you pay for what you get i guess!
Unfortunately Jaycar dont have the stereo open type, although they do have the mono type, and the quality is just as good as radio parts and DSE.

CS,

thanks for the comment, as I said it's been a while since I bought anything like that (other than 1/4 right angle mono or 'pro grade' plugs) from those sources, sounds like it's time to look again!!

david