RCA connectors as patch points?

[jh]

>What's everybody's thoughts on using RCA(phono) connectors (right angle,
>or normal) for a modular synth's patch points? It seems like it would be
>better (and cheaper) then the typical 1/4 and 1/8ers.  I haven't seen a
>synth yet that uses them, is there a legitimate reason?
>
>Just curious.

They are not built for multiple patching / unpatching. They are just not
sturdy enough. Well, the ones I've seen so far, at last. There might be
better ones, but then they wouldn't be less expensive than 1/4" jacks, 
I guess.

JH.