[Test-Equipment] need old style mic connectors

[Dale H. Cook]

At 04:26 PM 5/16/2014, Ron Bussiere wrote:

>I need a small quantity of these older mic connectors. I'll be darn if I can find them, for less than $25 EACH!!!!

Mouser has the Switchcraft 5501FX $5.05 in singles, but they are waiting for stock to come in:

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Switchcraft/5501FX/?qs=iwvYsH9bSFYeF/H1ST5vRg==

Digikey gets $7.00 for singles:

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/5501FX/SC1987-ND/1832314

Swapping in BNCs is a matter of taste - I prefer to keep vintage equipment in original condition if possible. I have replaced newer panel connectors in vintage GR instruments with the original GR 874 connectors. I have some NOS GR 874 connectors on hand for that purpose, and if I want to connect a BNC or N cable to one I have a good stock of 874 adaptors.

I have only a few items that use the 5501-style connector, but keep an assortment of NOS and used Switchcraft and Amphenol connectors on hand for them.

Dale H. Cook, GR / HP Collector, Roanoke/Lynchburg, VA
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