RCA Jack on Adcom GFA-555

pablo_rodz
pablo_rodz Posts: 331
edited January 2011 in Electronics
Hi all!

I just bought a used Adcom GFA-555 it's missing the right channel RCA Jack. I'm thinking of fixing this as a DIY project. How hard would this be to a noob working on electronics? I was looking for replacement jacks on Partsexpress.com, and saw some affordable ones... What do you think I should get?
Anything else, easy to "upgrade"?
Also what solder should I use for this job? there are quite a few options out there...
I will be picking up the amp soon....

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Thanks in advance!
HT:
Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

Living Room:
Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited July 2009
    Not really that hard to fix. I would get a totally new L+R rca pad and use rosin core solder.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited July 2009
    Don't know of any other easy mods, and also you can get RCA inputs at your local rat-shack

    http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103224
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited July 2009
    zarrdoss wrote: »
    Don't know of any other easy mods, and also you can get RCA inputs at your local rat-shack

    http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103224

    thanks, but I will upgrade to gold plated RCA Jacks...
    If I'm going to take the time to change them, might as well go with better.
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited July 2009
    How about upgrading binding posts? Worth it? Difficult?
    And what about the power cord?
    I might do the upgrades in steps, not all at once.
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited July 2009
    I would not do binding posts or power cord, just use banana plugs IMO
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2011
    Did you ever get it repaired?
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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