Do not use ANY silver- or metallic-particle contact treatments on Jena Labs cables.
These treatments WILL migrate around in the connector and cause aberrant behavior or short circuits.
Also, use of silver- or metallic-particle treatments often leads to
amplifier oscillation, which can cause catastrophic amplifier failure.
Severe damage may also occur to speakers connected to the amp.
USE OF ANY SILVER- OR METALLIC-BEARING CONTACT TREATMENT ON JENA LABS
PRODUCTS WILL INSTANTLY VOID ALL WARRANTIES AND FACTORY TRADE-IN
POLICIES. This includes plugging an untreated cable into a socket
previously treated with these treatments.
REMOVING SILVER AND OTHER METALLIC CONTACT TREATMENT RESIDUE
Silver and metallic contact treatments CANNOT effectively be removed
with cotton swabs and household alcohol. We have found the following
procedure to be effective:
1. Flush the contaminated connector with CRC Industries part number
05151--Brakleen® Brake Parts Cleaner--followed by blasting with
compressed air. Repeat until the Brakleen® flushing fluid comes out
clean and free of metallic debris.
2. Flush the connector with CRC Industries part number 05101--QD®
Electronic Cleaner--followed by blasting with compressed air. Repeat at
least three (3) times.
Note: Both Brakleen and QD are rated as “plastic-safe” by CRC Industries.
3. Once clean, treat the connectors with a non-metallic and
non-solids-residue contact treatment. We highly recommend Jena
Labs’ Jena Contact Enhancer or Caig Labs’
“DeoxIT® SHIELD” contact protector.
The CRC products can be found at most leading automotive parts and supply shops. Product details are located online at:
Updated Sept. 2007
