My Cardas Quadlink 5C is the same way. I was told as well I would need a solder pot. Before I knew this, I ending up using some banana plugs I had on hand. (Cardas and RS gold-plated ones) Seems to work well. Length of spk. wire turned out to be to short in my main system, so I ending up using in a downstairs system w/small monitors. Still I wonder how good the conductivity of such a termination? Do send your cables back to Straightwire.
Anyone familiar with Straightwire Black Silc
I recently bought a pair of Straightwire Black Silc cables that were much longer than I needed. My intention ws to remove the poor condition banana plugs, cut the cable to length and reterminate with spades. I've done this before with good results as crimpimg and soldering is something I'm very familiar with. However, these cables use stranded wire that is coated with a substance that isolates each strand. I scraped the cable with a pocet knofe which allowed a continuity check but that didn't remove all of the coating. Also tried heat but this had no noticeable effect. My question is, how can I remove this coating without harming the cable? Anyone done this before.
I will say the cable looks to be very well made.
I will say the cable looks to be very well made.