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binding post break in

yesterday I replaced my binding posts on my rogue audio m150 monos with the highly regarded wbt nextgen copper binding posts and yes there was more detail,but it was also thin and not as harmonic and rich, and not as open sounding as before. I have been listening to the wonderfull sounding kenny burrell guitar forms latey and have really liked how it sounded on my system,but after I put in the wbts his guitar sounded strummy and hooded , the higher strings sounded thinner and the middle and lower strings sounded sucked out . well crap. is this another case of [ it needs 256 and a half hours of break in and then it will sound great!] or what? has anybody out there had any experience with these binding posts ? I am very good at soldering so i dont think that a bad joint is the reason I am hearing what I do, any ideas ? is there a richer sounding binding post with some body and still very good low level detail ? or will they really change that much with some break in ? thanks , chris
chrissain
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almarg
8,673 posts
 
I cleaned the ribbon with a polishing cloth and contact cleaner

Hmm, was the contact cleaner Pro Gold or something like that, which I think is designed to leave a microscopic residue. I wonder if that's a good idea for a soldered connection -- I don't know the answer, but it causes me to wonder.

Also, I suspect the answer to this is yes, but just to be sure -- did you follow the old adage about heating the part and not the solder?

Regards,
-- Al
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Chrissain...I am happy to see you describe my skeptical comments as "poke a bit of fun". Comments made in the form of a joke can actually be regarded as "constructive". Jokes are a way to very strongly express disbelief, and perhaps provide guidance to others, without directly accusing the original poster of ignorance, or worse. If you search through this forum you will find frequent instances of jokes. Sorry if you took offence. Enjoy your binding posts.
tvad
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Ed, I didn't read your post as a joke. It was pretty dry. My mistake.

Sometimes a ":)" helps.
fiddler
581 posts
 
Wow. Now I'm disappointed. Oh well, now to replace my brilliant pebbles instead.
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Tvad...You'r right. A :-) would have been appropriate. I thought that mention of $100 binding posts would have sent the message, My mistake.
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