Maintaining Optimal Electrical Connections

erik_squires

Thanks for the warning regarding AC wiring.  I have already replaced the outlet with a hospital-grade Leviton unit (pure copper, tight grip).  

With that being said, I have powered speakers and am considering using D100L on that connection.  Do you have the same concern with AC away from the wall?

Thanks!

Use gold plated copper connections then no problems 

Use gold plated copper connections then no problems gold or rhodium plating over 

copper is essential for non oxydation.

@inagroove 

D5 on interconnect connectors, speaker cables, and the 3 prongs on a power cable. And the connections on the components. Using a soft cloth, I clean the RCA jacks, XLR pins, speaker and amp binding posts.

I've never used a liquid on AC receptacles. Pulling the cable termination in and out to possibly better the contact is good enough for me.

Also, when I buy a tube, NOS or used, I let the pins sit in a bath of D5 liquid for about 15 minutes. Just enough liquid to cover the pins.

lowrider57

Thanks for the details regarding your experience using the D5.  

Personally, I never considered putting a cleaner into a female outlet (even one that is shut off at the breaker).  That seems to be asking for trouble.  More to the point, I am glad to know that you used it on the male, 3-prong plug.  That seems sensible.

One question: did you perceive an improvement or degradation ins sound-Q?

Cheers,