[sdiy] The "actual manufacturer" of things...

[Mike Bryant]

> Speaking about switchcraft jacks Roman, I'd love to know who is actually manufacturing their vertical enclosed 1/4" jacks (
> https://www.switchcraft.com/productsummary.aspx?Parent=72 ) I am paying way too much for these parts.

That one I can possibly answer.   It's a Chinese company called Hooya.

http://www.hooya.hk/en/pro.aspx?ProductsCateID=179&ViewCateID=179&page=3

I can't vouch that Switchcraft use them, but I know some other well-known companies I won't name do.  And a lot of pro-audio companies buy direct as well.

Get a few samples and compare them.  They aren't at all like the grotty copies you find on AliExpress.