rca plugs - comparisons?


anyone test or compare rca plugs on identical cables, noticed diffences or improvements? top wbt and eichman rca's have "new and improved" designs, are they better, or just different? is it worth the expense to change/upgrade the plugs on a decent older cable or specify the expensive wbt's, where it is optional?
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@lloydc - When it comes to RCA plugs I onty use KLE Innovations Harmony plugs.- they are the easiest plugs to attach to the wire I have ever used

I have tried each model (except the Perfect harmony) and settled on the Absolute Harmony.

I did try the original Eichman Silver Bullet, but this was superceded with the Copper Harmony, Silver Harmony, Pure Harmony and finally the Absolute Harmony.

There are now some other Low-Mass RCA plugs, but I have not tried them as yet.

I use a Eutectic solder because it becomes solid once the iron is removed - this makes for an excellent joint that is also very strong.

  • I found that with the WBT 4% silver solder, you had to wait for it to make a solid joint
  • any movement impacts the sound quality  and strength of the joint

Godo luck with your quest - Steve

"I use a Eutectic solder because it becomes solid once the iron is removed - this makes for an excellent joint that is also very strong."

Thanks for this...i struggle sometimes with wbt with what is mentioned...Have some cardas eutectic which does seem to be more effortless

I have the same exact Kimber Kables, one set terminated with Switchcraft XLR and one set terminated with WBT. After a few moths of switching back and forth I have settled on using the single-ended WBT, they just sound better to me.

Thanks for all the responses!  I’m impressed with the amount of comparative testing done. 
 

 

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