How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip?

Posted by groovy.guru (A) on October 11, 2020 at 12:58:01

I have a Reed 3Q tonearm with integrated tonearm wire. It is a wonderful tonearm that replaced my Triplanar arm. The 3Q improved the sound of my vinyl playback system versus the Triplanar. It is very easy to make adjustments with the 3Q, especially VTA (it has a laser assisted alignment mechanism).

I am looking for someone who is able and willing to re-solder a cartridge clip, preferably someone in Southern California. The problem is with the "blue" wire, which is one of the four wires that connects to my cartridge. Lately, I get no sound in the left channel, but if I use a small screwdriver to push on the wire, at the end that connects to the cartridge, I can get the sound to return temporarily, but with a low level buzz through my speaker.

I contacted Reed and they think the problem is a loose solder joint where the clip is located and that it should be a simple re-soldering job for a technician. However, I can't find someone locally (San Diego) willing to take on the job. I suppose I could ship the tonearm elsewhere, but I would prefer to drive it to wherever it is going to be repaired. I would drive to LA if there's someone willing to do the job for me. Also, the dealer that sold the tonearm no longer sells Reed tonearms. The US distributor for Reed was not helpful, but Reed has been very responsive. My last resort would be to ship it to Reed, but they are located in Europe.

Any suggestions for a technician, or any other thoughts? Also, what would it take to re-solder the clip? Would the technician have to cut the end off the wire, resulting in a shorter section of wire?

Thanks in advance.

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Topic - How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip? - groovy.guru 12:58:01 10/11/20 (15)

RE: How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip? - groovy.guru 11:49:28 01/05/21 (0)

RE: How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip? - Bill Way 18:41:41 10/15/20 (0)

RE: How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip? - suretyguy 05:20:46 10/13/20 (1)

RE: How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip? - plastico 16:40:40 10/15/20 (0)

RE: How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip? - SgreenP@MSN.com 20:24:21 10/11/20 (0)

RE: How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip? - groovy.guru 19:38:43 10/11/20 (0)

RE: How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip? - Gary 18:54:58 10/11/20 (0)

Here .... - JDK 18:30:31 10/11/20 (0)

good lighting, steady hand, good eye, a solder gun with a fine tip (nt) - bouncy ball 17:44:35 10/11/20 (0)

RE: How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip? - BCR 14:22:35 10/11/20 (3)

RE: How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip? - groovy.guru 15:05:01 10/11/20 (2)

Be sure the jeweler knows what electronics solder is - 1973shovel 06:09:57 10/12/20 (0)

RE: How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip? - BCR 17:48:07 10/11/20 (0)

RE: How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip? - jedrider 13:06:57 10/11/20 (1)

RE: How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip? - groovy.guru 13:37:09 10/11/20 (0)

How easy is it to solder a cartridge clip?

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