Solder.

[fisher X 100 A]

Hi,

Where do you buy your solder from. I have read mainly that silver solder is used by audioenz'ders - is there a specific type or type I should avoid?

Going to play around making some ic's.:eek:

Cheers.

[got tinnitus]

Omegaspeedy has some views here.... He's found differences in solder types however in his case he was soldering tone arm wires so that means very low voltages indeed.

I use Jaycars silver solder.

[neil]

You're better off getting a decent mechanical connection and getting a nice joint than worrying about specific solders.
having said that, James (Omegaspeedy) has reported differences in the sound of them, but as GT said he was using it in a very specific circumstance...

[Ernie]

I have some Nordost solder available. PM me if you are interested.

[omegaspeedy]

Hi fisher, as mentioned in my particular case I found a certain brand unsuccessful in a sensitive area but saying that I'm sure in other applications it would be excellent ie RCA cables or circuit boards. If you want to play it safe, 2.5% Cardas, Goot (Japanese brand), and an Australian 2.5% brand all worked well. The 3.8% brand was too bright for my liking in a tonearm wire circuit.

[fisher X 100 A]

Thanks guys for your input - have pm Ernie.