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solder-Eutechnic,Wonder,WBT??

Just ran out of solder and was wondering what to purchase as a replacement.I understand the Mundorf is highly recommended,but would prefer to stay in the "modest" camp.
I have a few projects that I am working on and the last of the parts will arrive later this week.
Prefer one that will not add brightness and those that do not contain any gold,as I don't like the sonic flavor.
Thanks in advance,Tom
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sherod
1,690 posts
 
Wonder solder has a new improved solder called the Signature.
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albertporter
4,949 posts
 
Where do we SIgn Up?
sherod
1,690 posts
 
I don't know what dealers have it. Maybe Michael Percy. Here's the web site announcement:

http://www.trt-wonder.com/

rodman99999
6,158 posts
 
Percy has been my source for Wonder Wire and Wonder Solder in the past, and yes- he does list Signature in his latest catalog: (http://www.percyaudio.com/Catalog.pdf).
dgarretson
2,599 posts
 
Bobby at Merlin wisely led me into Cardas tri-eutectic. Replacing WBT with unleaded Cardas improved everything in crossover-- better detail and bass delineation with less hyped up sound. Perhaps the benefit of unleaded solder is greatest in high-mass joints as found in xover wiring. However to flow well it needs a hot iron with a thick tip that maintains heat, and even then joints look ragged.

For delicate jobs such as surface mount I've been using Radio Shack 4% silver-- its main advantage is availability in fine gauges, and it seems to sound OK.
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