Doepfer

>  Alot of people used to complain about the connections on 
> these doepfer jacks but the only problems I have is when I use 
them 
> with doepfer supplied cables, EMIS cables or ones I've bought 
from 
> music store work perfect.
> 


thought i'd chime in on the subject of minijacks..

now that i've been working w them for a couple years w/o 
incident, i have to say i've been swayed.  seem as dependable 
as anything else.  if anything, i've had trouble w 1/4" jacks on 
other gear.  even my newish little mackie has a bad jack.  not a 
huge deal to fix though, just like if a doepfer jack failed, not a 
huge deal.  i wonder sometimes how all the hype about mini 
jack failure got started..

furthermore, i appreciate the compactness allowed by use of 
minis.

as for cables, i've also found that not all mini plugs work well w 
doepfer jacks.  i have a few that have a slightly longer tip than 
usual and they are fussy w the doepfer.  i've had excellent luck w 
the ASys multicolored cables from enport, none have failed, and 
the different colors are a great visual aid for retards like me.
-duff