What's the scoop on this goop; Mapleshade SilClear

inspiredsports
inspiredsports Posts: 5,502
edited October 2011 in Electronics
I'm curious if anyone uses this stuff (and what the downside is)

Mapleshade SilClear for Audio Interconnects

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370553296014?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
NAD SS rigs w/mods
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited October 2011
    I've used a similar product called Walker SST. Same idea with microscopic particles of silver suspended in a food grade oil medium (canola oil IIRC). My experience has been positive when using on RCA IC's/outer sockets, power cords, internal speaker connection ( the push on type per Polk) etc.

    But you have to be very careful with it. If you apply it in a sloppy way, you can easily bridge signal and return, positive and neutral, etc. You only need to used a very thin coating.

    I've been hesitant to use it on tubes for my linestage for this reason. The damn pins are too close together!
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,502
    edited October 2011
    Good info . . .

    My thoughts are that long-term it might harden, collect dust/grit/etc., but I'm probably overthinking it. I just thought I would put a feeler out there to see what others have learned.
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited October 2011
    I have it and have used it. However, I never did an A/B comparison as I applied it to new cables. So, I cannot say it makes an audible improvement. The downside is you will manage to get it on things, gear/speakers, where you did not intend to apply it. Also, it is hard to get on XLR pins on both the male cable and male connector.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited October 2011
    I use either DeOxit Pro-Gold or the MFSL contact goop. Both are most likely snake oil, but I have a perception that they do something positive.
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,502
    edited October 2011
    Post 6 Laurel421 reported as spam for removal
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited October 2011
    dkg999 wrote: »
    I use either DeOxit Pro-Gold or the MFSL contact goop. Both are most likely snake oil, but I have a perception that they do something positive.
    I hear you dkg999,the perception that something does or doesn't work is a huge factor in why folks like or dislike things. My opinion,nothing more.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,502
    edited October 2011
    I was thinking it may not produce audible gains, but would protect connections that are made once and then untouched for long periods of time. but if it's messy I'm not so sure I want to go there.
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited October 2011
    but if it's messy I'm not so sure I want to go there
    I'm with you in that regards also.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,502
    edited October 2011
    I have a saved search in my eBay account that shows me all returns for "Mapleshade" every day because I'm always looking for their record cleaning and anti-static products andthat's how this turned up. I'm always interested in experimenting, but like to get opinions first.
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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