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Locking Headphone Connector:
The Neutrik locking headphone connector has become the de-facto standard in the
broadcast world because of it’s rugged reliability. But beyond that it has special attri-
butes, worthy of note which make it ideal for our purposes and your listening pleasure.
First and foremost the Neutrik locking connector provides an isolated signal ground
connection for greater signal purity.
The high contact pressure and positive locking mechanism of this piece work in con-
junction to maintain the best possible signal integrity between the headphone amp
circuit and the headphones. The silver contacts are rated to reliably carry 10A of
current without overheating and are largely self cleaning. If there is a better sounding
and more trouble-free 1/4” audio jack, we’ve yet to experience it!
In use the locking mechanism is automatic in action and requires little or no additional
insertion force. To disconnect the red button on the front of the connector must be
pushed in and held at the same time as the plug is removed from the connector.
It is most convenient to depress the button with the thumb while holding the plug with
thumb and forefi nger of the same hand. In use this action becomes automatic.
