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How hard it is to replace the rca input on the shindo amplifier?

Hi,
Does anybody know how to replace the rca input in my Shindo Montille Ampplifier?
I bought it used from an AG member. I just discovered that my RCA input was broken. The bass out put from my speakers is distortion. Please give me instruction of how to do it. I already order the Switchcraft RCA jacks which Shindo Used for their amp.
Thanks in advanced.
Calvin
dangcaonguyen
auxinput
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Metcal is supposed to be one of the best stations, but I have never used it.  This particular model is only 35 watts.  The tip determines the temperature, so if you get it, make sure you have a series 600 or 650 tip.  Don't use anything too hot or you're likely to heat and lift the contact pads off the PCB.

My old Weller WTCPT had the same type of mechanism where the type of tip determined the temperature.  It could very well be that I was using a low temp tip (this was many many years ago).  However, I'm totally spoiled with my Hakko - so I may be jaded.  It could very well be that the Metcal or Weller may work out okay.  If it was between the Metcal and Weller, I would probably jump on the Weller because of power output and temp controllability.

Used is not bad, as long as the item was kept in good condition.  I bought a used Hakko 470B desoldering stations years ago and it's still going strong.

auxinput
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@dangcaonguyen - thinking about this, I'm pretty sure I had a medium temp tip on the Weller WTCPT.  It still had problems keeping heat on the tip.  Sorry, it's been so long, I can't remember specifics.  Good luck on finding a good soldering station.
dangcaonguyen OP
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Thanks Auxinput.
I did some researches about the Soldering Station and am getting more confuse. Cannot decide of which one I should buy. There are 2 price range. Around $100 and $300. I can afford $100 now. Since i dont do soldering for a living. Will the $100 range station good enough for mu need. I am thinking of the hakko 888 now.
Please give me your best advice.
Calvin
dangcaonguyen OP
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Thanks Auxinput.

auxinput
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The $100 Hakko 888D will be just fine for you. It’s, basically, almost just as powerful at the 951. The main difference is the usability and tip options. The 888D will have good tip options if you are doing basic connections and through-hole elements (such as resistors, capacitors, RCA inputs, etc.). You would want the 951 if you need the advanced type tips, such as quad-tip, tunnel, spatula (these are used primary for SMD parts, such as surface mount op amps and ICs). The 951 has a sleep mode where it shuts down power to the iron if you let it sit in the iron holder for a number of minutes (the 888D does not). It also has a different way to set the temperature/settings. The 888D will heat the soldering tip just as well as the 951 and keep it hot.

The following two videos are excellent on the overview/review of proper soldering tip maintenance and using the Hakko 888D:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_exJEnZN9QI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5weXfQvCgM

It sounded like you were in a hurry to get an iron so that you could solder this weekend, lol.  If you have the patience and budget, I'd say get the 888D.  I would also recommend a 1.6mm chisel tip (part T18-D16 for the 888D).  I have found that it's a really good all-around tip that can be used in a lot of situations.  Much better than the smaller pointed tip that comes with the iron.

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