ITT/KB record player with satellite stereo spkr/amp - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

RojDW48 · 9th May 2021, 7:32 pm

This is a pic of the socket which connects the RP to its satellite speaker amp for stereo - what kind of plug is needed? A mini-jack fits but it is loose and not very effective.

Bobdger · 9th May 2021, 9:20 pm

I think that is a 3.5mm mono jack plug.
Bob

AndiiT · 9th May 2021, 10:00 pm

Hi, it looks like an older style 3.5 mm jack socket these don't mate well with newer plugs. You may be able to find an older style plug on eBay or similar alternatively you may have to replace the socket for something more suitable.

Andrew

ben · 9th May 2021, 10:26 pm

We had a thread on this about 6 months ago. Basically the older 3.5mm mono jacks has a slightly different tip type so today's type are a sloppy fit.
You may be able to tighten the fit by using pliers to gently squeeze the socket's internal contacts closer.

RojDW48 · 10th May 2021, 12:08 am

Thank you gentlemen - I shall root around in the drawers - I shall be surprised if I can't find one. Please see new thread for separate issue with same RP!

9th May 2021, 7:32 pm	#1
RojDW48 Nonode Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 2,074	ITT/KB record player with satellite stereo spkr/amp This is a pic of the socket which connects the RP to its satellite speaker amp for stereo - what kind of plug is needed? A mini-jack fits but it is loose and not very effective. Attached Thumbnails __________________ '....don't go mistaking Paradise for that home across the road!' (Bob Dylan)

9th May 2021, 9:20 pm	#2
Bobdger Hexode Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rustington, West Sussex, UK. Posts: 382	Re: ITT/KB record player with satellite stereo spkr/amp I think that is a 3.5mm mono jack plug. Bob __________________ Bob, BVWS member

9th May 2021, 10:00 pm	#3
AndiiT Octode Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saltburn-East, Cleveland, UK. Posts: 1,786	Re: ITT/KB record player with satellite stereo spkr/amp Hi, it looks like an older style 3.5 mm jack socket these don't mate well with newer plugs. You may be able to find an older style plug on eBay or similar alternatively you may have to replace the socket for something more suitable. Andrew

9th May 2021, 10:26 pm	#4
ben Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madrid, Spain / Wirral, UK Posts: 7,498	Re: ITT/KB record player with satellite stereo spkr/amp We had a thread on this about 6 months ago. Basically the older 3.5mm mono jacks has a slightly different tip type so today's type are a sloppy fit. You may be able to tighten the fit by using pliers to gently squeeze the socket's internal contacts closer. __________________ Regards, Ben.

10th May 2021, 12:08 am	#5
RojDW48 Nonode Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 2,074	Re: ITT/KB record player with satellite stereo spkr/amp Thank you gentlemen - I shall root around in the drawers - I shall be surprised if I can't find one. Please see new thread for separate issue with same RP! __________________ '....don't go mistaking Paradise for that home across the road!' (Bob Dylan)