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Male RCAs

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SRCA $13.50 each
The ultimate RCA plug, non- magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate. Brass cover, Gold plate. Spring loaded tip. 9.5mm cable opening. Optional 11mm (XRCA 11) and 13mm (XRCA 13) cable opening adapters available. Like all Cardas RCAs, the two piece SRCA is fast and easy to terminate.

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SRCA GG $12.50 each
The ultimate RCA plug, non- magnetic, eutectic Brass, Gold plate. Brass cover, Gold plate. Spring loaded tip. 9.5mm cable opening. Optional 11mm (XRCA 11) and 13mm (XRCA 13) cable opening adapters available. Like all Cardas RCAs, the two piece SRCA is fast and easy to terminate.

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XRCA 11 $2.40 each
11mm SRCA cable opening adapter, non-magnetic, eutectic Brass, Gold plate.

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XRCA 13 $2.40 each
13mm SRCA cable opening adapter, non-magnetic, eutectic Brass, Gold plate.

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GRMO $10.00 each
RCA male, non-magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate. Brass cover, Gold plate.

(click to view closeup of model GRNO) GRNO $12.00 each
Right angled RCA male, non-magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate. Brass cover, Gold plate.

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AGMO $8.40 each
RCA male, non-magnetic, eutectic Brass, 9mm cable opening. Brass cover, Gold plate.

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SLVR $8.00 each
RCA male, non- magnetic, eutectic Brass, 9mm cable opening, Silver plate. Brass cover, Silver plate with clear coat to prevent tarnish.

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GRCM $8.50 each
Small RCA male, non- magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate. 7.5mm cable opening, Brass cover, Gold plate.

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GRCM 6 $8.50 each
Small RCA male, non- magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate. 6mm cable opening, Brass cover, Gold plate.

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GSMO $8.00 each
RCA male, non-magnetic, eutectic Brass, Silver plate. 9mm cable opening. Brass cover, Gold plate.

 

Female RCAs

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CTFA $10.40 a pair
RCA Female, non-magnetic, eutectic Brass, Gold plate. Brass nut, Gold plate.

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GRFA L Thin $20.00 a pair
Long RCA female, non- magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate. Thin Brass nut, Gold plate.

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GRFA L Thick $20.00 a pair
Long RCA female, non- magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate. Thick Brass nut, Gold plate.

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GRFA S Thin $18.00 a pair
Short RCA Female, non- magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate. Thin Brass nut, Gold plate.

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GRFA S Thick $18.00 a pair
Short RCA Female, non- magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate. Thick Brass nut, Gold plate.

Different combinations of RCA thread lengths and mounting nut thicknesses will accommodate most mounting plates

 

Short threads/thick nut = 0.0" to .082"
Short threads/thin nut = .079" to .142"
Long threads/thick nut = .142" to .350"
Long threads/thin nut = .350" to .400"
An additional .037" can be gained by removing the internal washer, grounding the connector.

 

Spades

Mike Colver spades are created from billet Copper stock which is cold forged under 60 tons of pressure to form the spade forks, milled to the final shape, then tumbled, polished and plated.

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CCMS R 1 $24.80 a pair
Mike Colver milled spade, billet Copper, Rhodium over Silver plate. One .120" cable terminating hole.

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CCMS R 2 $35.20 a pair
Mike Colver milled spade, billet Copper, Rhodium over Silver plate. Two .120" cable terminating holes.

(click to view closeup of model CCMS C 1)

CCMS C 1 $18 a pair
Mike Colver milled spade, billet Copper. One .120" cable terminating hole.

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CCMS C 2 $27.20 a pair
Mike Colver milled spade, billet Copper. Two .120" cable terminating holes.

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CCMS 9R $24.80 a pair
9mm Mike Colver milled spade, billet Copper, Rhodium over Silver plate. One .120" cable terminating hole, or two .120" cable terminating holes, or one .245" cable terminating hole.

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CCMS S $29.60 a pair
Mike Colver small milled spade, billet Copper, Rhodium over Silver plate. For small barrier strips, like McIntosh. One .120" cable terminating hole, or two .120" cable terminating holes, or one .245" cable terminating hole.

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GRS R $8.80 a pair
Two piece, stamped spade, Copper, Rhodium over Silver plate. Brass sleeve, Gold plate. One .10" cable terminating hole.

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GRS 9R $10.00 a pair
9mm two piece, stamped spade, Copper, Rhodium over Silver plate. Brass sleeve, Gold plate. One .10" cable terminating hole.

 

 

In addition to the standard configurations shown, on special order, any of the spades are available in billet brass or copper, plated in Rhodium, Gold, Silver or Nickel, most with one .245" cable terminating hole, one .120" cable terminating hole, or two .120" cable terminating holes.

 

Phono Plugs

1/4" plugs for headphones, guitar cables and other musical instruments. Non-magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate. Brass cover, Gold plate.

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GRQ S S $13.20
Gold, Rhodium, Quarter inch, Straight, Stereo.

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GRQ S M $10.40
Gold, Rhodium, Quarter inch, Straight, Mono.

Binding Posts

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CCBP L $60.00 set
Cardas/Colver binding post, long billet Copper posts. Billet Copper nut. Glass filled nylon insulator.

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CCBP S $56.00 set
Cardas /Colver binding post, short billet Copper posts. Billet Copper nut. Glass filled nylon insulator.

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CCGR L $85.60 set
Cardas/Colver binding post, long billet Copper posts, Rhodium over Silver plate. Billet Copper nut, Gold plate. Glass filled nylon insulator.

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CCGR S $70.00 set
Cardas/Colver binding post, short billet Copper posts, Rhodium over Silver plate. Billet Copper nut, Gold plate. Glass filled nylon insulator.

Single Knob AdjustmentCustomizable KnobsTwo Lengths Available

Patented Bing Post with Special Cardas logo knobs CPBP L $56.00 set
Cardas Patented Binding Post, designed as an OEM system, can replace most stock binding posts. A single knob tightens both leads of the connected cable at the same time, without tools. The contact posts have no nuts or threads to over tighten and strip. Individual parts view. Binding knobs can be custom made in different materials, shapes, sizes, logos, or finishes.

 CPBP L: Silver/Rhodium Plated Billet Copper Long post are stocked as I have found these are the best of the bunch, however any of the different styles can be ordered. I have the custom knobs with Cardas Logo on them.

The .25" diameter contact posts are available in two lengths: .25" short (S) and 1.5 long (L) to accommodate different mounting surface thicknesses

CPBPBR, non-magnetic, eutectic, billet Brass with Rhodium over Silver plate.

CPBPC, high purity, billet Copper.

CPBPBN, non-magnetic, eutectic, billet Brass with nickel plate.

CPBPCN, high purity, billet Copper with nickel plate. Solid Silver posts are also available

Miscellaneous Cardas

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SDIN $38.00
5 pin, female DIN phono plug, straight, billet aluminum housing, black anodized.

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RDIN $82.00
5 pin, female DIN phono plug, 90, billet aluminum housing, black anodized.

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SDIN E $25.00
Economy 5 pin, female DIN phono plug. Black Delrin adapter sleeve.

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RCA/XLR ADAPTER $65.95/pair
These custom made adapters mate a Cardas GRFA female or GRMO male RCA connector to either a female or male XLR. They feature Rhodium and Silver contact surfaces.

FXLR-MRCA XLR Female to RCA male, non-magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate. Brass cover, Gold plate.

MXLR-MRCA XLR Male to RCA male, non-magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate. Brass cover, Gold plate.

FXLR-FRCA XLR Female to RCA female, non- magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate. Brass nut, Gold plate.

MXLR-FRCA XLR Male to RCA female, non- magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate. Brass nut, Gold plate.

TRS-FRCA TRS Male to RCA female, non- magnetic, eutectic Brass, Rhodium over Silver plate. Brass nut, Gold plate. (New)

 

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ROLLSLD $25 100gr
Ultra pure, tin/lead/silver/ copper, Quadeutectic .032 solder, activated rosin core or organic water base flux. Available in 1 lb. or 100 gr. rolls.

Contact Cleaner TC2 $12
U1/3oz. Torumat TC-2 electrical cleaner and conditioner for improved signal transfer at the contact area.  

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ROSIN FLUX $8
1 oz. activated, rosin flux, soldering paste. Activated rosin flux is ideal for most applications where components are not washed after soldering. The rosin actually works as a protective coating. Cardas also supplies water soluble, organic based Flux. Circuit board manufacturers use organic flux for the clean finish it produces, however, all joints must be washed in a special bath, after soldering, to prevent corrosion.

 

Protection Caps

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RCA C RCA C $2.75 EACH
Cardas RCA Caps (RCA C) fit over unused female RCA connectors in your system to eliminate EMI and RF noise absorption. Unlike traditional shorting plugs, these caps do not short the inputs (many pre amps do not like having their inputs shorted).

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RCA C SS RCA SS C $3.25 EACH
The Cardas Nautilus logo is now displayed on new Signature Series RCA Caps (RCA C SS). These non-shorting, billet brass, nickel plated caps fit over unused female RCA connectors to shield against RFI, EMI, dust and corrosion. Sold in sets of twelve.

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XLR C SS XLR SS C $25/pair
Cardas XLR Caps (XLR C SS) fit over unused XLR connectors to eliminate EMI and RF noise absorption. They are non shorting and completely cover the XLR's opening with a solid shield of nickel and brass to prevent EMI and RFI from entering the chassis

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BNC C SS $10/pair
Cardas BNC Caps (BNC C SS) fit over unused BNC connectors to eliminate EMI and RF noise absorption, dust and corrosion. They are non shorting and completely cover the BNC's opening with a solid shield of Nickel and billet Brass to prevent EMI and RFI from entering the chassis. The Cardas Nautilus logo is displayed on these Signature Series Caps

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SVID C SS $10/pair
Cardas S-Video Caps (SVID C SS) fit over unused S-Video connectors to eliminate EMI and RF noise absorption, dust and corrosion. They are non shorting and completely cover the S Video's opening with a solid shield of Nickel and Brass to prevent EMI and RFI from entering the chassis. The Cardas Nautilus logo is displayed on these Signature Series Caps