In article ,
Paul Dormer wrote:
A block of RCA connectors on my 8000A MkII self destructed, as they
do, and it's about time I got this sorted. Is it still possible to buy
the parts? Are they easy to fit? I only have a little experienced of
electrical work - practically none with PCBs.

Unless you're constantly unplugging them, there's no reason why they
should self destruct. But they were never designed as anything other than
a semi permanent connection - you'd need something like an XLR for mobile
etc use.

It depends on whether they had special parts made or used stock ones. All
I could suggest is a trawl through the various websites to see if anyone
does a similar type if it's PCB mount.

Maplin, RS, CPC and Rapid would be a good start.

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Paul Dormer wrote:
"Dave Plowman (News)" emitted :


Unless you're constantly unplugging them, there's no reason why they
should self destruct. But they were never designed as anything other than
a semi permanent connection - you'd need something like an XLR for mobile
etc use.


It's a recognized problem with certain Audiolab models, Dave. The
plastic they used becames brittle and they break with *normal* use :-(



Paul, does the 8000S have the same RCA connector problem?

As an aside (in response to another thread), any particular reason you
are looking for an 8000S?

In article ,
Paul Dormer wrote:
Unless you're constantly unplugging them, there's no reason why they
should self destruct. But they were never designed as anything other
than a semi permanent connection - you'd need something like an XLR for
mobile etc use.

It's a recognized problem with certain Audiolab models, Dave. The
plastic they used becames brittle and they break with *normal* use :-(

Right. Do they look like bespoke connectors, or could they be changed for
a different make?

It depends on whether they had special parts made or used stock ones.
All I could suggest is a trawl through the various websites to see if
anyone does a similar type if it's PCB mount.

Maplin, RS, CPC and Rapid would be a good start.

I'll take a look. Never heard of Rapid before.

Quite good value for some things. Website is newish and not 100% yet.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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Paul Dormer wrote:

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Paul, does the 8000S have the same RCA connector problem?


No.


ah, good to hear.


As an aside (in response to another thread), any particular reason you
are looking for an 8000S?


Yep. It has all the features I want, and not the ones I don't (balance
and tone) - it's a natural upgrade for my 8000A. I like that amp very
much but it's sonically inferior.

apparently the pre-amp section of the S is much better than the pre-amp
in the A. I have heard both amps before, but haven't done an A/B comparison.


The 'S' also has remote control

once you go down the remote control path, you can't go back!


and has versatile mode switching .

I agree, the mode switching is a cool feature. It allows various
configurations (subwoofer, external Dolby processor) to be used without
the hassle of switching the inputs on the back each time you use the amp
in a different mode.

I wonder how Audiolab would have coped with the Home Theatre age if they
weren't bought out by Tag. Be interesting to see what IAG does with the
Audiolab brand.

In article , Paul Dormer
writes
"Dave Plowman (News)" emitted :

A block of RCA connectors on my 8000A MkII self destructed, as they
do, and it's about time I got this sorted. Is it still possible to buy
the parts? Are they easy to fit? I only have a little experienced of
electrical work - practically none with PCBs.

Unless you're constantly unplugging them, there's no reason why they
should self destruct. But they were never designed as anything other than
a semi permanent connection - you'd need something like an XLR for mobile
etc use.

It's a recognized problem with certain Audiolab models, Dave. The
plastic they used becames brittle and they break with *normal* use :-(


Never had a problem with mine...

It depends on whether they had special parts made or used stock ones. All
I could suggest is a trawl through the various websites to see if anyone
does a similar type if it's PCB mount.

Maplin, RS, CPC and Rapid would be a good start.

Shouldn't think it would be too difficult to find something that will
fit.

I'll take a look. Never heard of Rapid before.

It seems Tag is in new hands (they are apparently going to revert the
name back to Audiolab) so I'll try them.



Messers Swift and Scott haven't come back out of the woodwork then..have
they?...

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Tony Sayer