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Title: silver solder?
Post by: nickgregory on March 29, 2004, 04:26:36 PM

so I had Audio Magic modify a pair of Presto II cables from XLRm->RCAm to XLRf->RCAm, and I have a pair of approximately 2 ft of cable left.  They are sending it all back to me and I am thinking of just taking the remaining cable and making myself a set of RCA interconnects with it.  What would be the impact of using a 60/40 Rosin Core Solder vs silver solder?  And if I need silver solder, where can I get some?

Appreciate all input!

Nick

Title: Re:silver solder?
Post by: Kindguy on March 29, 2004, 04:29:01 PM

I have tons of scrap silver. I could send you some if that would work.

Title: Re:silver solder?
Post by: Lil Kim Jong-Il on March 29, 2004, 04:48:54 PM

You can get 4% silver solder at parts express, Homegrown audio, percy audio.

If you need just enough for 4 RCAs, I can spare that.

Title: Re:silver solder?
Post by: nickgregory on March 29, 2004, 05:17:05 PM

thanks guys!  +T to both of you, and PM sent to misnjer!

Title: Re:silver solder?
Post by: Jason B on March 29, 2004, 07:11:05 PM

For future reference for anyone looking, WBT is where I buy mine (when I do buy it).

http://www.wbtusa.com/wbtsilversolder.htm (http://www.wbtusa.com/wbtsilversolder.htm)

Title: Re:silver solder?
Post by: L Ron Hoover on March 29, 2004, 08:10:55 PM

What about Rat Shack "Silver Bearing" solder? Is that any good? It doesn't say what percentage it is.

Title: Re:silver solder?
Post by: cwfen on March 29, 2004, 09:51:46 PM

Radio Shack "Lead Free Solder" 96%tin/4%silver
Cat # 64-026
Cat # 64-025

Title: Re:silver solder?
Post by: fozzy on March 30, 2004, 12:14:25 AM

i got some stuff labled silver solder from ratShack dunno the percentage.  

Title: Re: silver solder?
Post by: flipp on September 29, 2004, 03:23:51 PM

Any preference to using silver solder over 60/40 rosin core for making some StarQuad mic cables with Neutrik connectors?  Is one better than the other? If so, why? Please get as technical as possible. If one is better for mic cables, in what situations would the other be preferred?

Title: Re: silver solder?
Post by: leegeddy on September 29, 2004, 03:36:33 PM

Quote from: flipp on September 29, 2004, 03:23:51 PM

Any preference to using silver solder over 60/40 rosin core for making some StarQuad mic cables with Neutrik connectors?  Is one better than the other? If so, why? Please get as technical as possible. If one is better for mic cables, in what situations would the other be preferred?

in many instances audiophiles make mountains out of molehills about OFC copper, silver wires, dielectrics, etc.  as long as you make a good solder joints (no cold joints), you should be good to go.

marc

Title: Re: silver solder?
Post by: hzgone on September 29, 2004, 06:06:32 PM

Quote from: nickgregory on March 29, 2004, 04:26:36 PM

so I had Audio Magic modify a pair of Presto II cables from XLRm->RCAm to XLRf->RCAm, and I have a pair of approximately 2 ft of cable left.  They are sending it all back to me and I am thinking of just taking the remaining cable and making myself a set of RCA interconnects with it.  What would be the impact of using a 60/40 Rosin Core Solder vs silver solder?  And if I need silver solder, where can I get some?

Appreciate all input!

Nick

I was going to have audio magic change the ends on my cables to right angles.  Just wonder how much it cost for you to have them switched to rca

Title: Re: silver solder?
Post by: nickgregory on September 29, 2004, 08:38:35 PM

around $40-$50 for them to do it shipped back to me...I dont remember the exact price.  Definitely reasonable.  Send Jerry an email and ask him how much it would be.

Title: Re: silver solder?
Post by: hzgone on September 30, 2004, 01:36:52 AM

Thanks for the info