'Sawtooth' banana plugs
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marqueemoon
Gimme indie rock!
Yep. Even the cheap "Nakamichi" bananas come in this flavor. Much better.
Nordost uses that style of plug. I bought the diy "solder" version for my speaker cables. I love those plugs.
pete_mac
Super Member
MultiContact LS4 beryllium copper banana plugs are what you want. They are about $20 per set of five including delivery from RS Components in Australia. Most of the cheaper ebay versions are phosphor bronze which is 2-4 times less conductive (whether we'd actually hear a difference is a whole other matter!
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My local audio guy, Glenn Sinclair at Audio Two, here in Windsor.
They are just a few dollars each, but are just the metal. You need some shrink wrap to cover the part where you solder the wire to the plug.
Here are the ones I used. Some call them "rolled bananas", some, including Nordost, call them "Z-Plugs".
http://www.takefiveaudio.com/mall/shopexd.asp?id=850
Take Five Audio (AK sponsor) has them
http://www.takefiveaudio.com/mall/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=191&cat=Multi-Contact
You know what to look for, now.
chef free
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I need a set of banana plugs when I was at Best Buy last year. They had a small selection and I ended up getting some AudioQuest Suregrip BFA plugs. They certainly grip tighter than my old "traditional" banana plugs (from Parts Express), and I love the way that they are adjustable.
They were expensive (to me) at $40 a pair, I have discovered KnuKoncept brand which seem identical and cost about $10 a pair on Amazon.
They were expensive (to me) at $40 a pair, I have discovered KnuKoncept brand which seem identical and cost about $10 a pair on Amazon.
I like z-plugs for their positive, snug fit.
Ebay seller Valab offers z-plugs in pure silver.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/281638417437?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I've been eyeing these for some time.
No affiliation.
Art
Ebay seller Valab offers z-plugs in pure silver.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/281638417437?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I've been eyeing these for some time.
No affiliation.
Art
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AudioQuest BFA banana plugs are a beryllium copper alloy which is an excellent conductor. The beryllium gives the alloy much greater strength and flexibility than pure copper. Many banana plugs are made of brass due to it's durability, although it's an inferior conductor.
The Aurealis Audio cables I have use these types of banana plugs or similar, very good IMO.MultiContact LS4 beryllium copper banana plugs are what you want. They are about $20 per set of five including delivery from RS Components in Australia. Most of the cheaper ebay versions are phosphor bronze which is 2-4 times less conductive (whether we'd actually hear a difference is a whole other matter!
Poultrygeist
Lunatic Member
Unlike the regular banana plugs I've bent a couple of the sawtooth ones.
Poultrygeist
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mums told you not to cut those slabs with banana plugs just because they're sawtooth Paul
Although this is the "cutting edge" they core better than they cut
No love for locking banana plugs? I have been using the ones that GLS Audio sells and I'm very happy with them. They use a center pin that pushes down the center of the plug causing it to expand locking it into the jack. Locks in good and tight until you unscrew the collar, than it releases. I paid 2.00 or 2.50 each. Decent quality, gold plated brass construction. Just a happy customer.
BillWojo
BillWojo
91r100gs
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The locking banana plugs on the speaker cables I purchased from BlueJeans Cables are great on the back of the Maggies, and also on the back of whichever amp I am using. Both have banana jacks. With the Maggies sitting 3+ft. away from the wall, and I am constantly walking behind them, the locking plugs lessen the chance of unplugging one accidentally and causing a short. I don't think the Carver amp would like that.
