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Question about solder

I plan on replacing the binding posts on my amps. I have on hand some Radio Shack solder. I could order some of the Wonder Solder or Cardas solder however that will take a week to receive. Do you think the amount of solder required for connecting the binding posts will make a difference in using the Wonder Solder type vs the Radio Shack type?
justlisten
studio1
99 posts
 
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I have been using Radio Shack Silver Bearing Solder for quite a few years with outstanding results. In fact, I used it to modify my crossover in my horn loaded loudspeakers as well as my homemade SET amplifier.
I haven't given solder a second thought...very satisfied.
Hope this helps.

Studio1
uppermidfi
277 posts
 
If it were me, I would wait for some better solder although I'm sure others will disagree. Wire is wire, amps is amps, and solder is solder, or not!
overhang
199 posts
 
I use WBT Silver solder ($16)from MusicDirect.
If you urgrading ,don't downgrade on solder.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
it's probably as good as the original
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
Radio Shack sells (or did sell) 4% silver solder. I've used it for the purpose you intend with good results. Good luck.
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