AudioNervosa
Self Medicating => DIY Electronics => Topic started by: TopRound on December 25, 2022, 05:55:00 PM
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Got my son a Bottlehead kit to build. Is there a solder people prefer to use for audio gear that has sonic benefits as opposed to say just regular solder. Does audiophile solder make a difference or just snake oil?
any input as I don't solder and don't plan to.....
thanks
mike
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Yes, there are audiophile appropriate solder. Here's a thread on AG about it.
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/best-solder?
I think Pete from TWL uses correct solder. He would be a good person to chime in or contact.
Best
Hal
EDIT: another good person to reach out to with solder questions would be Ralph Karsten at Atmasphere
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This is quality stuff. Cardas Quad eutectic, melts evenly and under 200*C. Expensive but not stupid. I resoldered my JVC TT81 turntable... probably 100+ solder joints.
https://www.amazon.com/Cardas-Soldering-Eutectic-Silver-Solder/dp/B015X68HXW
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Yes, there are audiophile appropriate solder. Here's a thread on AG about it.
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/best-solder?
I think Pete from TWL uses correct solder. He would be a good person to chime in or contact.
Best
Hal
EDIT: another good person to reach out to with solder questions would be Ralph Karsten at Atmasphere
Since Nick locked the other thread, I wanted to add this.
Did you hand tighten or torque? :thumb:
https://emotivalounge.proboards.com/thread/60385/erc-loading-tray-stuck-closed
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Hi Evan. Interesting that you should find that very recent thread of mine. I write interesting because I wouldn't have thought you check the Emotiva forum.
In answer to your question, I tightened (of course after removing in order to gain access) the screws (15 Phillips head) using a standard hand held screwdriver. I did not measure torque in any way. Once the screw was snug and tight (to the extent one cannot loosen it with fingers alone) I moved on to the next screw, until all 15 we're back in place.
Overtightened screws are no good. It leads to striped heads and conceivably other problems.
I'm really glad I was able to resolve the issue. :)
Best.
Hal
Yes, there are audiophile appropriate solder. Here's a thread on AG about it.
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/best-solder?
I think Pete from TWL uses correct solder. He would be a good person to chime in or contact.
Best
Hal
EDIT: another good person to reach out to with solder questions would be Ralph Karsten at Atmasphere
Since Nick locked the other thread, I wanted to add this.
Did you hand tighten or torque? :thumb:
https://emotivalounge.proboards.com/thread/60385/erc-loading-tray-stuck-closed
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My favorite solder and been using it for years for audio gear. I like eutectic solder. Out of stock, but found it on Ebay as well.
https://www.radioshack.com/products/silver-bearing-solder?_pos=3&_sid=bf923b4a9&_ss=r
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Lead free silver solder. Enjoy the build.
charles
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In his video on soldering Doc Smalle mentions eutectic solders like Kester 63/37 or the Cardas leaded version being good and the easiest to work with. Or, no more than 2% silver solder if you want to go that way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN16Pi7pcfk
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Quad Eutectic Solder patented by Western Electric... http://www.cardas.com/solder.php (http://www.cardas.com/solder.php)
Cheers,
Pete