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ATC SCM 40 v2 report
And obviously slide the binding post’s nut onto the hookup wire before soldering. You could likely use some pure copper binding posts having set screws for the wire which would sound better and avoid having to the high wattage soldering iron.  
ATC SCM 40 v2 report
Meant high wattage soldering gun.  
ATC SCM 40 v2 report
Hi, I realize this is an old thread but just wanted to get it out there that the ATC, in my case, sound a ton better when the crazy tri amp brass (it seemed to me they were) binding posts set up (with jumpers used in most photos I have seen) are r... 
What are the top 3 USB cables being used today in reference systems?
The Curious Evolved was the best out of everything I tried which was a lot of cables but nothing insanely expensive. So I wondered why are USB cables so different from one another. Then I read something about USB being inherently flawed in that it... 
What are the top 3 USB cables being used today in reference systems?
By the way, I am not an engineer, I am a financial planner. So if what I wrote in my previous post is incorrect then I will just instead say that it is my opinion. Also, to those who do not believe cables make a difference stop calling those that ... 
What are the top 3 USB cables being used today in reference systems?
To those who do not believe a cable makes a difference, I ask you what properties make any component better than another?Or I ask you to describe the difference you hear between one component and another?For the engineers I ask how far can you see... 
Move router far from hifi components?
I realize this is a conversation from a couple if years ago, however, I just read it for the first time recently and decided to see if some if the advice contained within would help my system and I can say that it most certainly did. My WiFi modem... 
Need some help soldering Binding posts.
There are so many images of improperly soldered Cardas binding posts on the internet that I decided to change my profile image to that of a somewhat correctly soldered Cardas binding post. I say "somewhat" because when I have the time I am going t... 
Need some help soldering Binding posts.
UPDATE: Sonic Craft has recently told me that they always loop the hookup wire through the little hole in the tip of the Cardas binding post before soldering. So, I apologize to those whom I disparaged. However, Sonic Craft still commands that a 2... 
Need some help soldering Binding posts.
"Use PLENTY of HEAT - we use TWO 35W soldering irons when soldering binding posts - and +1 to the comment above - there should first be a very solid electrical connection then apply solder to make it stick."As I mentioned in my initial post per Ca... 
Need some help soldering Binding posts.
"Solder should never be used to glue things together. The connection should be made physically sound first."How do I make a solid connection to a Cardas binding post without using solder as the glue. It cannot be done because there are no set scre... 
Need some help soldering Binding posts.
I realize this is a very old post, but I felt it was my duty to let others know because I had recently searched the internet for answers and this post was as close as I found, but there were still unanswered questions. For those of you who may not...