OT: cleaning pots on my vintage audio amp

From: Glen Goodwin <acme_ent_at_bellsouth.net>
Date: Mon Feb 18 22:46:22 2002

> From: Chad Fernandez <fernande_at_internet1.net>

After posting I realized that I neglected to mention that the humidity here
in Florida most likely contributes to the problem.
 
> Tuner cleaner? Okay, I'll look for it at Radio Shack. I don't know
> else where to look around here.

Also known as "contact cleaner." MCM sells a dozen different ones,
including Rawn Contact Cleaner at $4.99 for the 9 oz. can. Or, you could
visit a TV repair shop and ask if they'd sell you a can or two. I use a
lot of the stuff as it works well for cleaning the contacts on computer
expansion cards and slots, etc.

> Your speaking of the line level connections?

Yup, and the headphone jack if there's one present on your amp or other
device.

> I for got how heavy this monster is..... it's got to be about 40 lbs!!

Yeah, my Fisher 404 quadraphonic tuner/amp out in the living-room contains
massive transformers and is *not fun* to move. That sucker really rocks,
though -- I can't turn it up much past 2 1/2 and still stay in the room ;>)
 The AM tuner's starting to drift so I'll have to deal with that some day.

Glen
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