Cleaning audio

Stupid question, how do you guys clean your rca wire jack ends and the rca on the amp?

 

Rubbing alcohol & Q-tips. Never heard that question before, lol.

Make sure it's off.

 

why are they dirty?

 

If you're really serious about cleaning & protecting electrical contacts of any kind -- use DeOxit.

Rubbing alcohol will def. remove grease, oils, & dirt but it has no effect on actual metallic corrosion.

 

i should note, you really should be pushing for gold-plated audio connectors. gold has the least corrosion, which offers the best long term consistent connection.

of course, silver has a better conductivity, but has oxidation issues.

 

Living hawaii salt air

 

gold ends shouldn't get dirty, even in salt air.

 

I was talking about the middle part

 

my point still stands, but if you must clean any of them, a q-tip with some de-oxit like pictured above is some of the best stuff to use.