Soldering DIN plugs, especially if they have already been used!
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Soldering DIN plugs, especially if they have already been used!
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My eyesight is knackered too. But I still solder stuff. Have to dig out the strong specs though!Originally Posted by struth
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
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Agreed - they are tricky to solder at the best of times, but when the solder buckets are full, a solder sucker doesn't necessarily clear them. A fine-tipped but powerful soldering iron has to be used; otherwise it can take too long to make the joint, by which time the insulation on the wire will have disfigured.
Unfortunately my system uses them (along with just about every other audio connector around: RCA phonos (ugh!); XLRs; 1/4" jack plugs; Tuchel, and CAMAC connectors). If I'm feeling lazy I'll buy ready-made DIN leads from Flashback Sales, who do a neat and professional job for a very reasonable price.
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It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
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Mains plugs that have the cable coming out at the top not the bottom, all the others sit nicely in uniform facing the same direction, and one bloody plug has to fountain it's cable upwards in an arc of defiance.
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The only plugs like that I have seen have been wall-warts. Can't imagine any mains plug that has the cable emerging from the top, would satisfy BS1363.
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