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harmonic technology wants $25 per termination. for the going rate of a used truth link i figure it's prably smarter to get some good RCAs and DIY. which brings the question where to get good connections and silver solder to do the work with.

do it yourself

Please note that if you wish to do it yourself some cables use a laquer on the conductors themselves that must be burnt off before the conductor can be tinned. Many conventional irons just don't get hot enough. Contact the manufacturer before proceeding.

Some "boutique" solder, Wonder, WBT, etc. is 4% silver and hard to work because of high melting point. Cardas is easier, has a lower melting point. I've been using Radio Shack 'High Tech Rosin Core' 62/36/2.Part #64-013, 2% silver. Very easy to work and cheap. Both the Welborne and Michael Percy sites play down any sonic advantage to silver content but both sell 3 or 4 "boutique" brands. Michael Percy, BTW, generally has best prices on most everything including connectors.
www.bainbridge.net/percyaudio