BINDING POSTS 

 

 








These beautifully made Cardas binding posts are fashioned from pure Tellurium-Copper alloy. Each example above is a ‘captive pair’ You need a two captive pairs for a stereo amp. The Gold/Rhodium model has a jewelry-like appearance. Either version achieves a notable sonic improvement. The 'nut' part can be 'backed off' and completely removed so you can easily get two or more spade lugs mounted on the post or even "ring" lugs will slide onto the posts. The hole in the ends accommodate any 'Banana' plug. Don't be confused! The pricing below is for TWO captive "pair"as shown above. Select TWO copper or Gold/Rhodium models.


If you have access to an appropriately sized step drill and a fairly stout electric drill that would be the preferred tool to enlarge the original hole. If it already has a 1/2” Dia. D-shape hole, file out the flat side with a round section file or make the Cardas insulator a "D" shape.



Advice for installers:  These binding posts require two 1/2" dia. mounting holes on 3/4" centers. Original mounting holes in the chassis of Hafler DH-200/220 and Hafler XL-280 are on 3/4" centers, but the holes must be enlarged. The DH-500 and XL-600 have "D" shaped holes of the correct diameter and you merely modify them to a round hole or the mounting plate to a "D" shape.


Important Note:  If the original holes in your chassis are less than 1/2" and you decide to skip enlarging the hole to save time and effort, just because the 'bolt' part of the posts fits thru the hole in the chassis, beware. If your new binding posts form a 'short-circuit' to ground, you amplifier may be destroyed when you first turn on your modified amp. At the very least, it will not work correctly under short-circuit conditions. Do it right! You guessed it, I mention that because I’ve seen that on our repair bench.


Cardas Copper Binding Posts (CCBP):  $219.00/pr installed*, $179.00/pr for parts only >> this is for two channels(two captive pairs)


Cardas Gold/Rhodium Binding Posts (CCGR):  $309.00/pr installed*, $259.00/pr for parts only >> this is for two channels(two captive pairs)

*Typical pricing for many amplifiers, more difficult installations may incur higher cost.


Advice for installers: These require a minimum 1/2"(0.500") mounting hole (to use the insulators) - 0.520" hole is fine. Smaller holes can be easily enlarged with a round section metal file or step drill. Some existing holes are a “D” shape and just need rounding out.


ALWAYS wear eye protection goggles when using any power tool! Remember how "MOM" said, you only get two eyes!



‘Standard’ Binding Posts - You’ve seen the Red/Black captive pair with Gold-Plating. Ours are much the same but a whole lot better than the standard Hafler or some other stock binding posts.

- $80/installed on most amps - difficult installations might add extra cost, $15.00 plus shipping for parts only



RCA JACKS


CARDAS GOLD/RHODIUM RCA JACKS


Short RCA Female, non-magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate.

Comes standard with thin (.0135") gold plated hex nut, Teflon insulation.

Supplied with red & white washers for channel identification.

Teflon® is a registered trademark of E. I. Du Pont


Cardas GRFA-S w/thin nut $69.00/pair as kit, typical $109.00/pr installed*





COPPER BASE, BEAUTIFULLY MADE GOLD-PLATED, TEFLON® RCA JACKS by CMC



These beautiful CMC RCA input connectors are the fine sounding Gold RCA jacks with a jewelry-quality appearance. High quality brass housing. The fastening nut is installed from outside of the chassis. Color-coded plastic insulating washers and mounting hardware are included. 


CMC Gold RCA: $29.00/pr parts only, $69.00/pr installed*

 

*Typical pricing for many amplifiers/preamplifiers, more difficult installations may incur higher cost. Check on custom installations.



Notes for installers - all RCA jacks


Critically Important Fact!!!: Remember that your original RCA jacks may be insulated from the chassis or actually 'hard-grounded' to the metal without insulating hardware. When you install new jacks always observe this important fact. Some equipment may 'make' an important circuit ground via the RCA jack shield ground shell. The equipment may function improperly if new RCA jacks are not installed in the same electrical manner as the originals. Paying close attention, before smelling smoke, is always the best policy!!!!



Advice for installers: These require a larger than stock mounting hole in most cases (especially if using the insulators). Smaller original holes can be enlarged with a round section metal file - a bit tedious -, a reamer or a step-drill with some caution. ALWAYS wear eye protecting goggles when using any power tool!



IEC SOCKET


Freedom! That’s one advantage to an IEC socket. If you don’t recall the term, this is the AC power socket that you know from the back of your computer. The removable power cord is a great convenience when moving the product and it allows one to try out different power cords to see how they might affect the sound of your system.


Unless you already have an IEC socket and are just installing our socket(s) you will have to cut out a hole to fit the socket - no fun I might add.  You could use a Dremel reinforced cut-off wheel. Always protect your eyes!


Standard IEC socket: These are usually black plastic with plated copper or brass contact pins. Here in the USA they are typically rated at up to 250VAC and 15 Amps continuous current. IEC-320 C14 is the type encountered in North America. $119/installed for many devices, difficult installations may be more. Kit: Connector, Hardware[2 screws, 2 nuts], Solder - $20.00  Recommended tool: crimp tool or soldering iron    Cords available below.


Hint: When soldering put female plug into the socket to keep pins from ‘wandering’ in the heated plastic.



Rhodium or Gold Plated IEC Socket: The models we deploy have solid copper or with Gold plating. You should twist your wires tightly and apply solder to wet the bundle clear through so that all strands are connected. You tighten three screws onto the internal wires.  If you buy as a kit you get mounting hardware. $139/installed, difficult installations may be more. Kit: Connector, Hardware(2 screws, 2 nuts, 1 ft solder) - $40.00   

  


Power Cords


A NEMA 5-15P female connector to IEC-320 C13 component mounted socket: Power cord can be supplied with these socket. It’s otherwise known as a ‘computer style power cord’. We use a good quality cord. There is a wide after-market variety out there so you can make that choice if you want a “high performance” cord. If you already have a good quality cord then keep it. If we’re installing your IEC socket ask us to remove the cord cost if you have a cord of your own.


18ga ‘grounded’ power cord(stout enough for a preamp, DAC or small power amp, etc) - $8.00

16ga ‘grounded’ power cord(small to mid-size power amps) - $14.00

14ga ‘grounded’ power cord(mid to big amps, big EMI/RFI filters, etc) - $18.00



Permanent Power Cord


Want a better permanently attached power cord to save $. In most cases we can increase the size of the cable as noted above and install with excellent strain relief(shown).




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