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[Rich NE1EE]

On 2021-01-30 20:34:-0800, kevinr wrote:
>  After reading many recommendations for the Sony MDR-7506 headphones I bought a pair.  <snip> They came with an adapter for the plug to switch from 1/8" to 3/8".  That is not unusual, what is new is the way it connects.  Instead of simply plugging on there are a few threads so the adapter is firmly attached if needed.

This is the adapter that broke off in my Kenwood TS-830S. I had figured Sony = solid construction, but not quite so. It didn't take much tugging to snap it off. I had used it with other more modern 1/4" jacks with no problem. I think that it is a quality adapter for today, but I suspect that the Kenwood jack is simply stronger stuff. The internals of the Sony adapter are plastic, and simply snapped when I tried to remove the adapter. I then purchased a U-Green adapter...not sure if it will be the same, but I will likely insert it and leave it there. I still have my older headset with the 1/4" plug, but I prefer the newer Sony sets, and that way I can simply plug the 3.5 mm into the adapter. It occurred to me after I reassembled the Kenwood (disassembly to remove broken end) that there may be corrosion on the jack that causes sticking. I didn't note a loss of sound quality, but after all it's just limited bandwidth audio.

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