How to Properly Clean All Stereo Connections #audio #vinyl
Video Overview & Insights
How to Properly Clean All Stereo Connections
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00:00 - introduction
00:13 - Explanation of process and solutions
More helpful to have multiple small videos ...none per issue
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Now if you really want to make sure you are getting the sound. Clean all your electrical system splices in junction boxes and the connections to the duplex outlets. I recommend home runs. I might want to change the circuit breakers once in a while, too. Its not a tuning difference we hear its a voicing difference. We are changing intensities not the frequencies.
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You should try Miller Steven contact Re-nu. We used the chemical on Stepping switch intercomn and telephone switch boards. Later we used the chemical on crossbar telephone connecting equipment. When cleaaning relay contacts we would use the re-nu on virgin dollar bills as the bills leave no residue behind. Burnish tool were a definite no no!!!.
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Switch off all equipment and unplug from the mains before removing any cables for cleaning. The simple act of unplugging and plugging back in connectors will give the connecting surfaces a friction clean and is probably sufficient for regular, routine maintenance. The much maligned DIN plug (as used by Naim, for instance!) actually has "scraper" wipers built into the sockets for just this purpose. While the plug is out the outer (shield) contact can be VERY GENTLY compressed with good quality pliers to ensure it's a good, tight fit on rebuild. Finally; Always grip the body of the plug and never, ever, pull out by tugging on the cables! Great video and thanks ;0)
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DeOxit FTW, baybee!!! I actually included an album credit to Caig Labs back in 2004 because it fixed a LOT of patchbay issues. Crunchy connection? Bust out the DeOxit!
These days...yep, there's still a can of it in my studio. Good ol' D5 formulation, just like you see in most Nashville studios. I think there's even a couple of grocery stores there that stock it. Plus, where goldplate connections are used, Caig even makes a DeOxit product to clean then repel contaminants on those.
I recall an old-school Nashville engineer saying that the four essential things you need for session work on Music Row (back in the 1980s) was beer, cigs, Cirocco's delivery number, and a can of DeOxit. SO true!
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Sorry to have to correct you, but the RCA jacks without gold plating are probably still plated with nickel or such a stable plating and "pot metal" would typically not be used for contacts in a nice amp like the Marantz. (This is from extensive experience). Otherwise, good video!
PREVIOUS EPISODES REFERENCED:
Bi-Amping - https://youtu.be/3PpkpZdrV8M
Are you using the .05% or .50%, I can't remember which it is, Deoxit? I know that's what I am supposed to use on some of my ham radio gear as well as on the insides on electronics to remove oxidation. As an example, I've got an HF transceiver that the audio cuts out or is a little scratchy on when I adjust using the AF (volume) knob. I know there's a stronger Deoxit made and I'm not really sure what it might be used for? But I am not supposed to use that stronger Deoxit because it will cause problems. I've been told that I don't want to use it on something like my example because it can literally dissolve the insulation off of the wires and do damage in other ways on electronics. But that might be exactly what I should use on something like the RCA connectors? I'm not really sure. It should say on the Deoxit can what the percentage is of the active ingredient I guess.
Thanks for any help with this question and thanks for the video. I really enjoy the videos the two of you make!
Brian in Fort Worth, 🎶
Polishing Power Plug Pins - https://youtu.be/R88sIRkIdm0
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I got an old JVC quadraphonic receiver recently. I have yet to spruce it up, but this video will be helpful when I do!
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So precious to have such an enthusiastic wife to share ones interests with! Good and informative video.
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Thank you again, very informative. Love your channel! ….Some Audioquest power cords DO have gold plating on the pins.I have the AQ Monsoon, I accidentally removed it with metal polish. Couldn’t tell any difference in Sound Quality. No harm done. But heard a positive difference in my other system with silver colored pins. Appreciate u guys 👍
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