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Re: Thanks Duster. Q: solder vs. solderless

Posted by Duster (M) on May 4, 2007 at 08:42:43

In Reply to: Thanks Duster. Q: solder vs. solderless posted by LarBo on May 4, 2007 at 08:25:54:

"I'm presuming that a soldered connection will "sound" better than the solderless clamping (even with the FI-09(G)'s improved clamping plate). Is this a reasonable assumption?"

Nope. IME, soldering AC conductors rather than use of a cheapie quick-disconnect connector is superior -- the main issue is the quality of the interface. IMO, some AC connectors do sound better when soldered (Furutech FI-15 AC connectors), but in general, a solderless termination when stellar quality clamping plates or set screw terminals are involved is a better option.

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