BACKGROUND
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These mono switched jack sockets are new, old stock, left over from my audio production days. They have been kept in the original supplier's packet (Wagner Electronics) so are nice n clean, ready to do some work!
GENERIC - Chassis Socket
Country of origin is unknown
Budget grade ... see what I mean below
6.35mm (1/4")
Part # J215 (Wagner's reference number)
Thread length: 9mm
Open frame
2 conductor, Mono
Tip - Sleeve (single channel)
Single switch contacts, normally closed, on the tip only.
Nickel plated contact areas, including the switch contact area - I cannot see any signs of Silver here.
Supplied with the nickel plated washer and nut.
QC COMMENTS:
In our experience, we placed these into the budget grade, for use where the jack was not "mission critical" and did not get a lot of use ... why? While the jack socket is put together well, the leaf contact switch (uppermost leaf with the ball contact on the underside) is critical in it's placement and the metal used would seem to be a bit "soft" i.e with constant use the angle of this uppermost contact leaf can change so that either the switch never "opens" or when the plug is inserted, it goes "make-break-make" and stays at make - not good. The metal used does not seem to have the right amount of "spring" and slowly over time, it tires and does not return to it's original shape. Fortunately it is easy with fine flat nosed pliers to adjust this contact leaf but then ... perhaps a different socket might be a better choice.
Just being brutally honest here ...
For normal "light use" these are fine but for pro use, I would strongly suggest to look elsewhere such as a good solid Switchcraft or Neutrik product.
I HAVE tested each of these sockets to ensure the contacts are operating correctly ... all good.
COSMETIC CONDITION:
NEW old stock
All metal work is clean and shiny
Solder eyelets are "ready to go"
I have now packed these into individual sealed packets.
There are only a few left, and I will not have any further supply after these have gone, so the more you buy ... the lower the cost per socket.
