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Broken ground phono connection

My Nakamichi CA-5 preamplifier got damaged in transportation. The part literally broke off. I consulted Nakamichi USA to se if they carried the part and they told me that they do not carry any more parts for their “legacy” gear.
I would appreciate any help in getting the part so I can replace it and start using my phono input. 
safilipp1
yogiboy's avatar
yogiboy
5,464 posts
 
Use any screw on the chassis of the preamp. It is the same ground as the one that broke off!
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russ69
3,360 posts
 
or any screw terminal you can buy, not a hard job if you can solder. 
donvito
393 posts
 
+1 yogiboy
Just use any screw on the chassis. Loosen the screw and wrap the ground wire around the screw and retighten. No need to solder anything. No need to make a big deal of something so simple. A ground is a ground no matter where it is!
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atmasphere
11,575 posts
 
You could replace the ground post with a binding post easily enough.
safilipp1 OP
5 posts
 
Thank you all for your advice. I can solder, so I’ll try to find something adequate to replace it. In the meantime, any screw on the case will do for grounding?
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