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Contact Cleaning
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This is to report profound benefits from a very thorough cleaning of all contacts in my system.  Used Audiotop fluids and tools, and cleaned all signal and power connections.  Audiotop is a three step process, two for cleaning and one for contact enhancement.  A few connectors required repetition of the cleaning steps to remove all grunge.  Total elapsed time for the entire process a little over three hours.

Benefits: even lower noise floor, better location of instruments, and, seemingly, more retrieval of fine detail, especially in the treble.

Have made a mental note to clean again in six months.
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(16-Apr-2016, 23:17)I\ve ralph411 Wrote: This is to report profound benefits from a very thorough cleaning of all contacts in my system.  Used Audiotop fluids and tools, and cleaned all signal and power connections.  Audiotop is a three step process, two for cleaning and one for contact enhancement.  A few connectors required repetition of the cleaning steps to remove all grunge.  Total elapsed time for the entire process a little over three hours.

Benefits: even lower noise floor, better location of instruments, and, seemingly, more retrieval of fine detail, especially in the treble.

Have made a mental note to clean again in six months.

I've noticed that when my equipment has been disconnected for whatever reason, on re connection the sound is improved. Just the simple act of breaking/re making the joints is enough to cause a small step up in SQ.  So I make a point of disconnecting every plug/socket on the amp, including the power plugs every year when I give the rack a spring clean. Going one step further and cleaning the connections is an added improvement. Your cleaner sounds good, I might invest in some of that for next time!
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#3
I have noticed the same benefits in another system not yet treated with the Audiotop process.  In addition, periodic dust removal around the system using a vacuum tool close to, but not touching, system components can be helpful prevention.

Happy cleaning!
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#4
Pro gold is also good stuff for cleaning and keeping contacts in good shape
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(19-Apr-2016, 09:37)Duomike Wrote: Pro gold is also good stuff for cleaning and keeping contacts in good shape

I have used pro gold on audio gear in the past.  I find Audiotop to be in another league as far as impact in my system is concerned.  I continue to use pro gold for nonaudio applications and am pleased with the results.
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#6
I have used Tweek for decades. It is Stabilant 22 in a solvent. Stabilant 22 is a contact enhancing chemical which is widely used in industry.

I haven't used it on anything at mains voltage.
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(20-Apr-2016, 19:50)f1eng Wrote: I have used Tweek for decades. It is Stabilant 22 in a solvent. Stabilant 22 is a contact enhancing chemical which is widely used in industry.

I haven't used it on anything at mains voltage.

Tweek was the first contact cleaner I used many years ago.  I did use it on both power and signal contacts. 

 I recall it as being cost-effective and making a difference.  Like every facet of audio, however, time and technology advance.  You might find it interesting to explore what options are in the market now.
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