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Spectrum 128 Connectors

Products:

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24 pin DIL IC Socket

As used in the Commodore 64 for the Basic, Kernal and Character ROM chips.
Two of these placed end-to-end will replace a 48-pin DIL socket such as that for the ULA in the Spectrum 128

28 Pin DIL Socket

Suitable for for ROM in Spectrum, SID and PLA chips in the Commodore 64

40 Pin DIL Chip Socket

As used for Z80 (and ULA on Spectrum 16/48) , CPC464 and the CPU, VIC-II, CIAs on Commodore 64

DC 2.1mm power socket for Spectrum 16/48 128K etc

Replacement 2.1mm DC Power Socket

A new high quality ("Cliffe" branded) replacement for worn / damaged power sockets on original 16/48K model ZX Spectrum, Spectrum+, Toastrack 128 and grey +2

Spectrum Ear / Mic (and ZX81 Power) connector

The mic / ear sockets on the Spectrum (and ZX81) can become loose / corroded over the years making tape connection intermitent.

Brand new direct replacement socket.
Also used in the "Toastrack" 128 and for Power-in / Ear / Mic in the ZX81

Keyboard membrane connector - 5 way type (Left side)

For original Spectrum, ZX81 and "Toastrack" 128
Brand new

Keyboard membrane connector - 8 way type (right side)

For original Spectrum, ZX81 and "Toastrack" 128
Brand new

Replacement power socket for Spectrum 128 +2A/B and +3 - 6 pin DIN

Power Connector for Spectrum +2A/B and +3

Brand new 6 pin DIN socket for PCB

SCART Plug

Brand new - suitable for making up TV cables etc

Spectrum 128 +2 (Grey 128) Mono audio socket

Suitable for the grey Amstrad era Spectrum 128+2
Like the original connectors, these are switched mono-sockets (the pin furthest from the front of the socket is disconnected from the centre pin - the mono signal - when a jack plug is inserted) but this is irrelevant on the Spectrum since these two pins are connected together on the PCB.
Not suitable for the "Toast rack" 128 or black 128 +2A/B or +3

Spectrum 128 +2A/B +3 and Amstrad CPC464 Audio socket

Spectrum 128 +2A/B +3 audio socket (also Amstrad CPC464)

For the black Amstrad era Spectrum 128s (+2A/B, +3)
Like the original connectors, these are actually stereo sockets - the left and right channels (ie: the tip and centre band of the jack) are connected together on the Spectrum PCB.
Not suitable for the "Toast rack" 128 or grey 128 +2

Spectrum 128 AV 8-Pin DIN Plug

8-Pin DIN plug suitable for connecting to the Spectrum 128 Series' video socket
Note: The pin pattern is circular on these plugs, so they cannot be used for Commodore computers (despite both being 8-pin DINs)

Spectrum 128 video socket

As used in the toastrack 128, +2, +2AB and +3
Original de-soldered part in good condition (new sockets cannot be used as they overlap the PCB too much)