replaceing RCA sockets

The poor 8000A has suffered from all the cable changes i think.
2 of the channel in sockets nolonger want to hold onto the plugs, so its either a new amp or a diy job.
So looks like DIY is the oreder of the day.
has anyone any experience of replaceing the sockets?
the standard ones are all in one units (2 sockets in moulded plastic thing) that are PCB mount.
Im thinking i can remove these and buy some panel mount ones, then use some single core wire from the PCB to the new sockets?

are thes maplin sockets OK or should i buy others?

http://www.maplin.co.uk/media/largeimages/1011i0.jpg

 

yep there the ones i use most of the time,olny proplem is there price, another supplier (cpc,)sells em for 69p each but then again they have a £30 minimum order and deal olny with trade.

 

is there any particular type of wire i should use?

 

Hey they don't calll me Mr socket for nothing [they don't call me mr socket at all].

Socket get the best you can PTFE insulated maplin types at about £2 throw.

Cable wise PM and we can talk silver! mine you, you should have some left ?

Removing the old sockets can be trick if its the first time but with you new solder iron should just be a walk in the park.

You may need to enlarge the holes, but the maplin socket work a treat, make certain you use the washer and clamp down realy tightly, a small [3" long] adjustable spanner is a real help

From the PCB you'll need cable jumpers to the sockets. Now I'd sleeve silver wire in the PTFE tubing two lengths per socket for signal and earth.

 

PM sent

 

CPC sell the Same sockets as Maplin with the teflon insulators for £2.47+vat per pair.They sell to non account holders,but there is a £4.95 delivery charge regardless of order size.

Paul.