Just though I would post this for the people searching for the 8 pin din "U" plugs. I found a place that has a ton in stock and are very cool to deal with. And for a plus for all that they have cheap shipping in the USA.
Here is the link to the page.
Gold i tells ya! (http://users.erols.com/rfc/dinconn.htm)
Just though I would share.
Drewman21