Solus Troubleshooting Results

[Arthur Harrison]

Roman wrote:

BTW sockets are not recommended for analog circuits - contacts may
get lousy after some time.

I write:

I've used thousands of DIP IC sockets without any problem; some of them in
analog electronics equipment now over 20 years old.  The important thing is
to use good quality ones, such as machined-pin sockets with gold plated
contacts, from a reputable manufacturer such as Augat or Andon.  Avoid
cheap sockets with one stamped, tin plated contact per pin.

-Art