Brad Harper wrote:

On a different note, I am making up some 5' Mogami patch cables to feed the
DA-78s. Does anyone mess with silver solder or is everyone using tin/lead?

Silver solder is essential if you're working on silver-plated connectors.
It's not a good idea if you're working on nickel-plated connectors.
63/37 is still your best bet there.
--scott
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"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."