Cheap Tweak?

I second HDM's motion, that TPC packet from XLO works very well, and sure qualifies as a cheap tweak.

I'm at a loss to understand why your wife would be involved in your choice of contact cleaner. Perhap I'm one of the fortunate ones, but my wife could care a less what I do with my various audio systems. Probably has a lot to do with ignoring her suggestions a long time ago, she tolerates my bizarre behaviour. I suggest you do as you please, the WAF thing can be a major pain in the ass if you let it creep into your decision-making. Jeff

Noted that a few guys recommended rubbing alcohol. WATCH OUT -- rubbing alcohol usually contains lanolin or some other moisturizer to keep skin from dying out. After the alcohol evaporates, all that's left is the grease. Use DENATURED alcohol instead.

i used geeration 2000 contact cleaner-non-residual- from radio shack--i got a large can for 12 bux-- i went meticulously over every thing on the hifi-contacts--binding posts--plugs--power strip(turned off-of course) ect; well!!! cleaner-clearer and a more solid precise bass!! just like a thin blanket had been removed from the speakers-an exellent improvement-i'm well happy with this

Guys, seems I have my cleaners(Kontak) mixed up with my cameras(Contax)and I expected you to understand that my wife not letting me buy a bottle of $30 contact cleaner was a joke. Cheap tweeks are one of the best parts of this hobby and I thank all of you with legit suggestions.