Re: No, I haven't listened to the difference. Neither has anyone else, in any meaningful
HarryHaller said:
What else can't you hear so we can save even more money?!?
H.H.
P.S. Why even bother with this forum if you have made up your mind about everything?
I have read articles in professional engineering publications about the reliability of solder connections using different materials. These days many countries are considering banning lead from solder to prevent the pollution that eventually results when the equipment is junked. As a result, many different solder formulations (and conductive adhesives) are being tested by the industry. Good old 60-40 has proven to be the most reliable material out there to join components to PCBs. Of course, if you are a conspiracy buff you might think the test results have been skewed in favor of the inexpensive status quo...
I have never seen anything but subjective reviews of the "sound" of different materials.
When someone says "silver solder sounds better, but you have to know where to use it", I have so many questions such as what was your mood when you "tested" the solder?, were you consuming alcohol or under the influence of other drugs/medications?, did you masturbate/have sex just before/during the "listening test"?, how did you come to know where to use silver solder and where not to?, did you listen to music you like? did you use a double-blind set-up?...
I know from my own experience that when I'm in the wrong mood, even music I like sounds like crap. But I recognize that the music hasn't changed, only my perception of it has. If a person's own senses are such an unreliable indicator of "truth", how in the world is anyone supposed to get anything useful from a subjective review written by someone else?
I could go on for hours, but I don't think there's much point. We are only talking about solder, after all. How much time and energy should a rational person devote to a question such as "does silver solder sound better?"
Cheers!
MR