Tie wrap, better sound?

[405line]

I found that a cable tie (the ratchet/click type) around the dual to mono op amp assembly so that it exerts a slight downward pressure on the op-amps so that they are held steady and better contacted in their sockets really improves the 3D quality and gives a better overall sound, at least that's what I heard, it may also work for duals without an adapter to make a better connection in their socket as soldering these in is not really a sensible option. Opinions welcome.

[PinkFloyd]

I don't see why not.... you could also supplement that with a big blob of hot melt glue and stick a brick on top of it... that should ensure a nice tight fit

[Deleted]

or stick a brick to the top of the opamp?

Here's one of me fitting a new opamp into my Neco.



Ian

[PinkFloyd]

May 28, 2011 9:38:54 GMT @iancraig10 said:

or stick a brick to the top of the opamp?

Ian

Personally....... I would get a fine tip iron and actually solder the adaptor / chip together IF you are sure that the chip is going to stay.

[PinkFloyd]

May 28, 2011 9:38:54 GMT @iancraig10 said:

or stick a brick to the top of the opamp?

Here's one of me fitting a new opamp into my Neco.



Ian

;D ;D

[rowuk]

I was not aware that pressure from the top made the pins have better contact. The electrical transmission qualities of solder are also questionable - I think that I will go kill myself, no hope left. No wire wrap posts left.

[XTRProf]

Oh, this also will ................, I think. But I've heard it only over IC in a hirez system only. Expensive though.

[rowuk]

You want to silver treat a tie wrap? I think that is a bit over the top................