I have spades and would like to change to bannana's... (1 Viewer)

[Josh Wolfman]

I have three Synergystic Research speaker cables with spades on the ends of them. My amp (Aragon 8008X3) does not like spades while sitting on the floor. What is the easiest way to convert the ends to bannana plugs? Can I just screw a bannana on the end of the spade? Where can I find these? Thx.

 

[Pete H]

I would find out how much Synergystic would charge to re-terminate your cables. I'm not aware of any way to convert spades to banana.

 

[Ted Lee]

i may be getting bad crack from my dealer again.

but...

i could swear i've seen a converter-doo-hickey that will allow you to connect your spade to a banana plug.

essentially it has the screw on section (for the spade) on one end and the male banana plug on the other.

just out of curiosity, why doesn't the amp like the spades? spacing issue?

 

[Chu Gai]

look for 45-282G at www.cablesandconnectors.com $7 for 2.
also take a look at http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/pr...t.asp?sku=MCXT
kinda takes the shine off of all that audiophile cable lingo though.

 

[PaulT]

Rat Shack makes a cheapo converter, there must be someone out there who makes similar unit of better quality
http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...5Fid=274%2D716
If this is the type of thing you are looking for. I am not sure how this might solve your problem however as all it would do would be move the same connection to your amp out the length of the converter.

 

[Josh Wolfman]

I am interested in this product for 2 reasons...

1. The amps binding posts have to hang over the edge of a shelf in order to use my spades

2. I stripped one of the binding posts on the amp

 

[Chu Gai]

you know, you could always replace the binding posts either yourself or at a shop. try contacting the amp people and see if they'll send you one.

 

[PaulT]

Cardas makes a DIY Silver/Rhodium long binding post (CCGRL) that you could get here:
http://www.welbornelabs.com/speakerstuff.htm
if you were willing to replace your posts. Not sure if they are compatible with your amp (hole size, etc.).
Here's the manufacturer's website:
http://www.cardas.com/oem/index.html

 

[Brian OK]

I agree with Pete.... send them back to be reterminated.

Too add another connection, another poor signal conducting link is self-defeating if sonic accuracy is your aim here.

You will just be degrading the integrity of the original signal by trying to adapt another connector.... and it will be more loss... and far from the air-tight seal your connections should be in the first place.

BOK

 

[Kevin T]

here ya go:
do you prefer gold -
http://im2.onecall.com/Image%5fProducts%2fAudioquest%2f1002Bananaplug%2egif
or silver-
http://im1.onecall.com/Image%5fProducts%2fAudioquest%2f1002Bananasilvero%2egif
both are $18 for 4.
kevin t

 

[Josh Wolfman]

Thanks for the replies!