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I leave my cables alone, often for many years. When I replace equipment, however, I use that as an opportunity to spray all plugs with contact cleaner.




I NEVER use contact spray just as is.

Should you encounter dirty contacts or faders or whatever: clean it with a cloth. Yes, you can use contact spray to dissolve dirt and grease, but always clean afterward with a cloth. If you don't, dirt may stay behind and pile up. You also leave a lot of moist (contact spray) on your contacts. This will draw and hold extra dirt. So while cleaning and drying with a cloth may seem a lot of work, it will keep your gear in a better condition in the long run.


Oh yes, that's part of the process.

BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.