> The reason you're replacing the sockets is because the original
> manufacturer used some cheapo sockets to begin with.
>
> Why not head off future similar problems by using machine pin sockets
> instead of more cheapo sockets?
>
For my $$$ I like just the "standard" dual-wipe sockets from JDR or
Jameco. Most of the machined Augat sockets I have are gold-contact,
which can cause those weird oxide-blackening problems I mentioned
before.
I think the rule of thumb is to use sockets of the same metal type that
the pins on your IC's are. (at least for the long term)
I do use the "good" machined-pin sockets for stuff that I take in and
out of the board a lot.
-Clay
