DIY Parts Resources

[phuz]

Can anyone recommend some sites for DIY parts? I'm looking for either manufacturers or sites that sell most parts that one might need to make an amp, pre-amp, etc. RCA jacks, 1/4" jacks, balanced jacks, IEC connectors, wire, power switches, cases, chassis, etc. etc.

I got my hands on some stuff and I want to try something out. :D

Thanks.

[ben62670]

http://www.apexjr.com/
Check here for what you can get. Nice guy. Real good deals.
Ben

[candyliquor35m]

phuz,

I don't know what all epo has here in houston because I only went there to buy caps and connecting terminals but they are like a mega-radio shack. On fondren between richmond and westpark/59 next to sherwin williams. I think it's definitely worth checking out or at least a phone call to see what all they have.

http://epohouston.com/

[StephenEC]

phuz ,

I have used a few different places .

1. http://www.partsexpress.com

2. http://www.partsconnexion.com/

3. http://www.diyhifisupply.com/

4. http://www.soniccraft.com/index.htm


I have used all 4 of these merchants with no problems at all . All 4 of them where

extremely helpful , great service , with the correct parts showing up at my door.


Cheers , Stephen

[ShinAce]

http://www.apexjr.com/
Check here for what you can get. Nice guy. Real good deals.
Ben

*bows bruising forehead on ground*

When I was 13, I bought 2 apex Jr. amps from this guy. Twenty bucks a piece plus 2 xformers, $ 20 each. Helluva deal for 350 WRMS total.

Well, shipping from Cali to Canada, one amp doesn't work. Without even blinking, this guy sends me a free replacement amp, free shipping, keep the spare. Apparently filling the claim isn't worth it; I feel him.

Three months down the line, I find out the cracked volume pot on the broken amp was stopping the signal. At that point, I work at an electronics shop; 0,75$ and 1 hour later, I have a spare amp. Where could I find a xformer? Hmm.... $ 10 later and I had a complete amp. I paypal him $40 bones for his troubles.

A++++

Can't say more.

edit: pretty sure it was Steve. 12 years later.

[strider]

DIYcable.com (http://diycable.com)

Cables (duh), Cardas parts, has his own line of nice RCA jacks, etc. Also DIY subs; great guy to deal with.

Mcmaster-Carr (http://mcmaster.com)

for switches, hardware, stand offs; their catalog is immense and I usually get my stuff within 24 hours at my door.