I like these on my amps and speakers for the very reasons described.
https://www.dedicatedaudio.com/products/cardas-patented-binding-post-cpbp-crl-long
https://www.dedicatedaudio.com/products/cardas-patented-binding-post-cpbp-crl-long
Mini-Rant: Human Fingers
I like these on my amps and speakers for the very reasons described. https://www.dedicatedaudio.com/products/cardas-patented-binding-post-cpbp-crl-long |
"Even with the ratchet the spades tend to twist under the binding post hex nuts when you tighten them." Spade connectors do that, under what's being tightened(regardless of the application/not just Five Ways), unless one prevents it, by holding them(or the connected wire), with a fingertip, pointy pliers, etc. Unless I'm mistaken, most mainline cable constructors offer termination replacement services, for their own products. I've always had mine(Audioquest/Kimber/Analysis Plus) built with bananas on the output end, with excellent result. |
@rodman99999 said: "Spade connectors do that, under what's being tightened(regardless of the application/not just Five Ways), unless one prevents it, by holding them(or the connected wire), with a fingertip, pointy pliers, etc. " Exactly. And there is very little room in there to get your fingers or needle nose pliers to get enough purchase to prevent twisting. The cable often ends up kinked no matter what I do. Currently my main speakers are all hooked up and not going anywhere. But, I have some decent banana plugs and I looked up the specs and they will receive all the way up to 10 AWG. So I think next time I unhook them I am going to cut the spade connectors off and put the bananas on. These use set screws but I can put some solder in there too if it seems necessary. I can't see why this would compromise SQ. I can see how it might lower the value of the cables but I have no plans to sell them anyway. |