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Update on the Gutwire B-12

I received the power cord with postage paid by bullethead via USPS Priority Mail super fast. Thank you for your generous gift.

Upon opening my mail locker the smell of cigarette smoke hit me. Now, to be fair, I knew all about bullethead's smoking habits so I was prepared for it. I started by cleaning the cable jacket and Wattgate plug & IEC. Both the Wattgates cleaned up nicely and no smell was detected. The Gutwire, however was a different story. I cleaned the outer jacket twice with the following: Simple Green, 409, Windex, Citrus Cleaner and vinegar & water four times. Most of the smell is gone now, however putting the cable up to my nose, I can still smell it a bit, no matter as it is not detectable more than 3" away, so it is not an issue.

There was one set screw on each connector that was a bit loose and able to be tightened. One pin clamp in the IEC connector was stretched out a bit and using a dental pick closed it a bit, but could not bend it back fully (I have a new replacement on order). When the new IEC arrives, I will remove both ends, cut off both ends and expose new wire for termination.

I then cleaned all the blades of the plug (Q-Tips & paper towel) and the clamps of the IEC connector (folded over pipe cleaners) with Flitz metal polish. Boy, there was massive amounts of black corrosion left on the paper towels, Q-Tips & pipe cleaners.

Whenever I install a cable of any kind, I clean the contacts with Flitz, highly recommend it!

I think between the two loose set screws, the loose pin clamp and the the tarnish on the contacts contributed to bullethead's connection problem.

I have it hooked up now to my Cambridge Azur 840C player and it sounds quite good.

Thanks again bullethead!


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