Linn Knekt speaker plugs
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Linn Knekt speaker plugs
Are we still agreed that the Knekts are still the best sounding plugs? Or are there better ones out there?
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I'm searching for a pair of Linn K20, but it seems that is difficult to find a dealer that uses Knekt bananas ...
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The team at Cymbiosis can supply you the plugs.Matteo wrote:I'm searching for a pair of Linn K20, but it seems that is difficult to find a dealer that uses Knekt bananas ...
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Professionally soldered?The FlatEarther wrote: The team at Cymbiosis can supply you the plugs.
Outside UK?
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One of the many dealers recently contacted replied as follows:
We do use Deltron connectors, but the crimp on type, using a high pressure (25,000lbs / in2) crimp tool. This is much better than soldering as it cold welds the metals together and removes the variability of solder temerature / consistency / heat transfer time / cleanliness etc. all of which have an effect on the impedance of the joint.
We use them in many installations for both HiFi and home cinema with excellent consistent results. We Double crimp the connector to give an even better connection. Also the mechanical strength is much higher than soldering and it doesnt work harden when flexed.
We do use Deltron connectors, but the crimp on type, using a high pressure (25,000lbs / in2) crimp tool. This is much better than soldering as it cold welds the metals together and removes the variability of solder temerature / consistency / heat transfer time / cleanliness etc. all of which have an effect on the impedance of the joint.
We use them in many installations for both HiFi and home cinema with excellent consistent results. We Double crimp the connector to give an even better connection. Also the mechanical strength is much higher than soldering and it doesnt work harden when flexed.
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The solder and temperature make as big differenceThe FlatEarther wrote:Are we still agreed that the Knekts are still the best sounding plugs? Or are there better ones out there?
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Agreed I only use Rederik’s solder and set the temperature at 353’.anthony wrote:The solder and temperature make as big differenceThe FlatEarther wrote:Are we still agreed that the Knekts are still the best sounding plugs? Or are there better ones out there?
Steve
You need a quality soldering station to be able to solder LS plugs at this heat.
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bMatteo wrote:One of the many dealers recently contacted replied as follows:
We do use Deltron connectors, but the crimp on type, using a high pressure (25,000lbs / in2) crimp tool. This is much better than soldering as it cold welds the metals together and removes the variability of solder temerature / consistency / heat transfer time / cleanliness etc. all of which have an effect on the impedance of the joint.
We use them in many installations for both HiFi and home cinema with excellent consistent results. We Double crimp the connector to give an even better connection. Also the mechanical strength is much higher than soldering and it doesnt work harden when flexed.
Knekt plugs are not the Linn gold plated Deltrons.
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Crimping is cheaper, faster, more consistent for unskilled workers and mechanically stronger. So far not the optimal for loudspeaker connectors, partly due to Knekt sounding the best. But I also find that optimally soldered Deltrons sound better than crimped ones.Matteo wrote:One of the many dealers recently contacted replied as follows:
We do use Deltron connectors, but the crimp on type, using a high pressure (25,000lbs / in2) crimp tool. This is much better than soldering as it cold welds the metals together and removes the variability of solder temerature / consistency / heat transfer time / cleanliness etc. all of which have an effect on the impedance of the joint.
We use them in many installations for both HiFi and home cinema with excellent consistent results. We Double crimp the connector to give an even better connection. Also the mechanical strength is much higher than soldering and it doesnt work harden when flexed.
But some power connectors do sound best crimped. It's not as simple as one technique always being superior, it's rather trial and error and don't subscribe to a doctrine.
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Spot on Frederick I completely agree. Though I would add for those new to soldering that it is crucial to make the best mechanical connection possible before applying the solder and mandatory to ensure the solder not just melts but flows throughout the joint.lejonklou wrote:Crimping is cheaper, faster, more consistent for unskilled workers and mechanically stronger. So far not the optimal for loudspeaker connectors, partly due to Knekt sounding the best. But I also find that optimally soldered Deltrons sound better than crimped ones.Matteo wrote:One of the many dealers recently contacted replied as follows:
We do use Deltron connectors, but the crimp on type, using a high pressure (25,000lbs / in2) crimp tool. This is much better than soldering as it cold welds the metals together and removes the variability of solder temerature / consistency / heat transfer time / cleanliness etc. all of which have an effect on the impedance of the joint.
We use them in many installations for both HiFi and home cinema with excellent consistent results. We Double crimp the connector to give an even better connection. Also the mechanical strength is much higher than soldering and it doesnt work harden when flexed.
But some power connectors do sound best crimped. It's not as simple as one technique always being superior, it's rather trial and error and don't subscribe to a doctrine.
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Fredrik,
what do you think about:
Crimping, if possible and then soldering the crimped connection.
IMO, two advantages:
No movement between both parts during soldering and perfect heat transfer.
Thanks
Matt
what do you think about:
Crimping, if possible and then soldering the crimped connection.
IMO, two advantages:
No movement between both parts during soldering and perfect heat transfer.
Thanks
Matt
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MBP / Exposure pre + power (both modified) / JBL3677
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My guess is that the solder won’t flow on crimped contacts, so no go
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I do not apply maximum crimping pressure, then I put the piece in vertical direction and apply solder on the top. The solder flows perfectly into the crimped joint.Sopper wrote:My guess is that the solder won’t flow on crimped contacts, so no go
Matt
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MBP / Exposure pre + power (both modified) / JBL3677