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  1. 03-07-2007 05:27 PM #1
    Listener10
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    Default Cleaning gold plated terminals

    I have an older amp with gold plated input terminals.

    I've had some trouble with "clear" connections, and I can see that I really need to clean the input terminals (not just wipe off the dust).

    I don't want to strip away the coating though...any suggestions?
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  2. 03-07-2007 05:46 PM #2
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    Jewelry Cleaner? Maybe? I don't know. Just a thought.
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    Just get some simple contact cleaner from Radio Shack if you need it quick, or pick up some stuff from CAIG. They make great stuff...look for the AV Survival Kit.
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    For something really cheap, you can use rubbing alcohol. Try to find the kind that is 90 - 91% alcohol. I've seen it in walmart along with the usual 70% stuff. I don't think that it is strong enough to strip off the plating.
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    Thanks. I didn't have any jewelry cleaner around, that sounded like a good idea. I did try rubbing alcohol and it seemed to work reasonably well.

    I should be good for now.
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    Deoxit & Deoxit Gold... great stuff.
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