[sdiy] why not to use rca connectors

[Tom May]

Glen <mclilith at charter.net> writes:

> Does anyone have a favorite connector that works with shielded cable and
> connects the ground before the signal, and never shorts the two together?

If you use North American 3-prong power outlets and plugs, the ground
will be connected on the third prong before the balanced signal is
connected on the blades.  The outlets are available as multis of
various sizes, and even come in different colors.

Tom.