Broken speaker connection

All things NVA
Forum rules
Post Reply
User avatar
CN211276
Posts: 6732
Joined: Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:29 am
Location: Cardiff
Has thanked: 1632 times
Been thanked: 1081 times
Ukraine

Broken speaker connection

Unread post by CN211276 »

One of the plugs connecting LS3 to a Cubette in the second system has snapped with part of it lodged inside the speaker. I am still able to connect it but the situation is anything but ideal. The part stuck inside the speaker has holes which I think the correct tool could get a grip on, enabling me to pull it out. Does anyone know of a suitable tool with a link? It was my intention to upgrade to LS6 this year and this has hastened things. But first I would need to remove the broken part of the plug.
Main System
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Lindy cat 6 US ethernet cable

Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS6, TIS, SSP
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ

Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/Questyle M12i

RIP Doc
Top
User avatar
Nearlymusical
Posts: 91
Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2021 11:30 am
Has thanked: 71 times
Been thanked: 66 times
Great Britain

Re: Broken speaker connection

Unread post by Nearlymusical »

A contributor at PS audio forum had this problem - but with the banana stuck in a luxman amp - the fix that finally worked in the thread below was using a right sized screw -

https://forum.psaudio.com/t/removing-br ... -amp/37574

Good luck
These users thanked the author Nearlymusical for the post:
CN211276 (Fri Feb 21, 2025 11:07 pm)
Mac Mini running Amarra Luxe > via apple airplay to Aurender N100H > SoTM USB cable > Audio DG DI-20 (I2s out ) > Audioquest Thunderbird Cable > Gustard R26 DAC (Leo Bodner clocked) > Cardas Hexlink Golden 5 RCA > Gustard P26 pre amp > Cardas Hexlink Golden 5 RCA > NVA M600 > NVA LS3 Speaker Cable > Meadowlark Kestrel Hotrod speakers
Top
User avatar
CN211276
Posts: 6732
Joined: Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:29 am
Location: Cardiff
Has thanked: 1632 times
Been thanked: 1081 times
Ukraine

Re: Broken speaker connection

Unread post by CN211276 »

This appears to be the answer. Just a matter of finding the right size screw.
Main System
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Lindy cat 6 US ethernet cable

Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS6, TIS, SSP
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ

Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/Questyle M12i

RIP Doc
Top
User avatar
savvypaul
Posts: 8982
Joined: Tue Oct 11, 2016 7:14 pm
Location: Durham
Has thanked: 1720 times
Been thanked: 3251 times
Contact:
Contact savvypaul
Great Britain

Re: Broken speaker connection

Unread post by savvypaul »

I've flagged this for Mark at the workshop...
These users thanked the author savvypaul for the post:
CN211276 (Mon Mar 03, 2025 12:12 pm)
I am in the hi-fi trade
Status: Manufacturer
Company Name: NVA Hi-Fi
https://nvahifi.co.uk/
Top
User avatar
CycleCoach
Posts: 1275
Joined: Tue Nov 15, 2016 5:20 pm
Location: Kings Cliffe
Has thanked: 1796 times
Been thanked: 855 times
EUROPEAN_UNION

Re: Broken speaker connection

Unread post by CycleCoach »

If it's one of our Z plugs, then a small screw is a good way to go.
The plugs are rolled copper with a gold plating which means they're hollow down the middle and if you get a, screw which is a firm fit down the centre, you should be able to turn it in enough to get a grip, and then pull the piece out.

Best of luck.
These users thanked the author CycleCoach for the post:
CN211276 (Sat Feb 22, 2025 12:33 pm)
I think I might be in the HiFi trade.
I am not currently seeking treatment for this.
Current System: Linn LP12 Lingo Ekos Troika, NVA PHONO2 with BBPSU, NVA AP20 (White), Quad ESL 57s &/or NVA Cube3s (White)
Top
User avatar
CN211276
Posts: 6732
Joined: Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:29 am
Location: Cardiff
Has thanked: 1632 times
Been thanked: 1081 times
Ukraine

Re: Broken speaker connection

Unread post by CN211276 »

Have ordered small screws on Ebay as I don't seem to have any.
These users thanked the author CN211276 for the post:
CycleCoach (Sat Feb 22, 2025 2:19 pm)
Main System
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Lindy cat 6 US ethernet cable

Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS6, TIS, SSP
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ

Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/Questyle M12i

RIP Doc
Top
User avatar
CycleCoach
Posts: 1275
Joined: Tue Nov 15, 2016 5:20 pm
Location: Kings Cliffe
Has thanked: 1796 times
Been thanked: 855 times
EUROPEAN_UNION

Re: Broken speaker connection

Unread post by CycleCoach »

I should add that a wood screw (coarser thread) might be better than an engineering or electrical screw of the same size, but we're hardly talking NASA specs here - so if it works it works!
These users thanked the author CycleCoach for the post:
CN211276 (Mon Mar 03, 2025 5:59 pm)
I think I might be in the HiFi trade.
I am not currently seeking treatment for this.
Current System: Linn LP12 Lingo Ekos Troika, NVA PHONO2 with BBPSU, NVA AP20 (White), Quad ESL 57s &/or NVA Cube3s (White)
Top
User avatar
CN211276
Posts: 6732
Joined: Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:29 am
Location: Cardiff
Has thanked: 1632 times
Been thanked: 1081 times
Ukraine

Re: Broken speaker connection

Unread post by CN211276 »

The screws took an age to arrive from China and turned out to be too small. I have now ordered wood screws of different sizes and hoping for better luck.
These users thanked the author CN211276 for the post:
CycleCoach (Tue Mar 04, 2025 2:47 pm)
Main System
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Lindy cat 6 US ethernet cable

Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS6, TIS, SSP
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ

Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/Questyle M12i

RIP Doc
Top
User avatar
CN211276
Posts: 6732
Joined: Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:29 am
Location: Cardiff
Has thanked: 1632 times
Been thanked: 1081 times
Ukraine

Re: Broken speaker connection

Unread post by CN211276 »

No success with screws, but this did the trick. :grin:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/376033023330 ... media=COPY

The third smallest was a good fit and I could pull out the broken connection with it.
Main System
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Lindy cat 6 US ethernet cable

Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS6, TIS, SSP
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ

Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/Questyle M12i

RIP Doc
Top
User avatar
slinger
Posts: 9917
Joined: Wed Aug 22, 2012 4:30 pm
Location: The Garden of England
Has thanked: 5812 times
Been thanked: 3585 times
EUROPEAN_UNION

Re: Broken speaker connection

Unread post by slinger »

CN211276 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 06, 2025 4:31 pm No success with screws, but this did the trick. :grin:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/376033023330 ... media=COPY

The third smallest was a good fit and I could pull out the broken connection with it.
A brilliant piece of innovation. :lol:
It's got your new profile pic on it too...
Image
Amps - NVA P50, AP30, A40, Stanislav Palo Tube Headphone Amp BB 85
Speakers - Monitor Audio Silver RX2
Cables - NVA LS1+LS3, SSC, Gotham S/PDIF, IBRA Optical
Digital - NAD C516BEE, SONY ST-SDB900 DAB TUNER, TEAC UD-H01 DAC
Analogue - Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Phono
Cans - Grado SR80, ATH-M50X
Top
Post Reply

Return to “NVA Discussions”