Could this be a 'giant-killing' tonearm cable?

Surface mount are still essentially connected by a bridge of solder, more so in some cases.

You are fixing them wrong then.

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Originally Posted by StanleyB

Whilst solder is important for bonding it should not be the main surface to surface contact medium. That's why I prefer surface mount components on a PCB...

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Try doing that when you're hard-wiring a valve amp! ;)

Marco.

Have you ever heard of wire wrapping? Far better than soldering when talking about building a valve amp.

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Originally Posted by Mains Cables R Us

Interesting that there has been no mention of the solder anywhere? I think it must play some part towards the sonic signature of any connector?

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Indeed - the effect of all the 'little things' adds up...

The solder Mark Grant uses on all my interconnects is one specially chosen by Anthony TD (something he's been using for years). Geeky as I am, I've actually listened to otherwise identical G2000HDs, assembled with and without said solder, and I could clearly hear the difference! :eek:

Marco.

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Originally Posted by StanleyB

Have you ever heard of wire wrapping? Far better than soldering when talking about building a valve amp.

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Nope, that's a new one on me, Stan. In what way is it better? Have you tried it?

Marco.

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Originally Posted by Marco

The solder Mark Grant uses on all my interconnects is one specially chosen by Anthony TD (something he's been using for years). Geeky as I am, I've actually listened to otherwise identical G2000HDs, assembled with and without said solder, and I could clearly hear the difference!

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And that would be? :)

No idea, mate. Best speak to Mark (or Anthony). I do know, though, that it's not solid-silver, but it has some silver in it :)

Marco.

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Originally Posted by Marco

I do know, though, that it's not solid-silver

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No shit! :rfl:

Hehehe.... Well, I never use the stuff myself. I have 'people' for that! :D

Marco.