In Reply to: RE: The concern is overstated, posted by cabelok on December 14, 2015 at 14:59:10:
A relatively inexpensive hydraulic crimp tool from Harbor Freight does a good job of creating tight crimps, particularly with SCs. I also agree with soldering (my favorite method for IC connections). Although high silver content solders are popular now, I still like Cardas quad eutectic solder because it is easy to work with, creates a solid, mostly fail-safe joint, and IMO it sounds good. Finally, look into Furutech's line of connectors as many of them are made from pure-copper. If you use something else, try to find connectors that are at least constructed of bronze, which has a higher copper-content than brass. Of course, pure silver or copper are better, sonically.
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- RE: The concern is overstated, - mitch2 04:32:29 12/15/15 (4)
- RE: The concern is overstated, - lokie 07:09:49 12/17/15 (2)
- Crimp Tool - mitch2 11:03:32 12/17/15 (1)
- RE: Crimp Tool - cabelok 15:09:02 12/17/15 (0)
- RE: The concern is overstated, - cabelok 19:02:35 12/15/15 (0)