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RE: Solder for a Rotel RB-1070 power amp ...

Posted by Crazy Dave (A) on May 29, 2014 at 08:15:59

In Reply to: Solder for a Rotel RB-1070 power amp ... posted by Crazy Dave on May 28, 2014 at 10:31:49:

I am surprised I did not get an answer. I did an internet search and according to the resident experts on Head-Fi. It is fine to mix. The only issue is that it will not be ROHS compliant. However, on another site said that you could crack the board with uneven heating. If it is mixed thoroughly, it can be done. The safest thing to do is to keep it lead free. I do have a solder station with adjustable heat, so there is no reason why I can't use lead-free. It is just that I have no experience.


I do wonder if the reason this amp has received both damnation and praise is inconsistent sound due to poor solder technique. I was manufactured in China and I think previous Rotel amps were not. While the parts aren't stellar, I see nothing about the parts quality or layout that would indicate bad design or bad sound. I suspect I may be able get this thing to sound good!

Dave

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