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MG 12 and RCA adapter

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Do RCA adapters work with MG 12s? I am thinking of getting anti cables with RCA adapters at both sides. I think RCA adapters look a little cleaner than banana plugs. Any thoughts? Also considering DH Lab.

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RE: MG 12 and RCA adapter - jsm71 05:09:32 02/10/12 (0)
RCA connectors are used with interconnects, not typically speaker wires. The Maggie connection posts work best either bare wire or with banana plugs. What is the connection post on your amp/reciever? Typically these are 5-way binding posts or tension clips of some kind.

I use anti-cables myself and like them greatly. Unless you have a need to replace your wires frequently, bare connections will save you money and not alter the sound. Terminators cannot help the sound any, but they do provide convenience. I bought the anti-cable bulk and saved quite a bit. You will have to strip 1/2" or so of the coating on each end. A dremmel used lightly works well.
RE: MG 12 and RCA adapter - neolith 15:19:41 02/09/12 (4)
I am not sure you could use a RCA with the Maggies steel posts. Personally, I would replace the binding posts on the MG-12 with decent 5-ways and terminate with spades. Of course, I have no concern for the asthetics of the connectors, especially since I rarely walk behind my speakers and FWIW my wife thinks Maggies are eyesores and the connectors are just a drop in the bucket when it comes to asthetics.
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- RE: MG 12 and RCA adapter - JBen 22:42:11 02/10/12 (1)
  Neo said: "FWIW my wife thinks Maggies are eyesores and the connectors are just a drop in the bucket when it comes to asthetics. "
  
  Damn it! I was thinking that we'd invite you and your wife out to dinner the next time I drive to Virginia. However, if we get them wives together you and I are gonna get diced. Well, unless you bring Lolita along and she moderates on your behalf. LOL!
  - RE: MG 12 and RCA adapter - neolith 08:08:53 02/11/12 (0)
    I would love to go to dinner with you, some really good restaurants in Richmond. Don't worry about the wife, she doesn't let me speak about the stereo in company so the topic of aesthetics will never come up :). Lolita is definitely on my side but she is always trying to stuff her face and doesn't make a good dinner companion.
    
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- For many wives black Maggies are eyesores - audiozorro 09:37:20 02/10/12 (1)
  Off white has significantly greater WAF since they are more like decorative screens.
  
  IMO big black speakers belong in your basement man cave. If you are going to have Maggies in an upstairs living room or den you should strive for a more attractive color scheme. An interior decorator might be able to offer some good suggestions to make your Maggies more appealing to your wife.
  - RE: For many wives black Maggies are eyesores - neolith 08:25:39 02/11/12 (0)
    The socks were originally white (well off-white). Color has nothing to do with it. Actually, they are in the "man cave". I fixed up a room above the detached garage, which has a kitchen and bathroom as well. She liked it so she moved in with her stained glass and painting hobbies and set up an office too. Then she proceeded to complain that the music was too loud, so I bought some Grado headphones. She then complained she could still hear the music and it must be too loud in my head. So I got some Sennheiser's which are a closed design. She still hates the speakers. Such is life.
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    On the violin: "Heaven reward the man who first hit on the idea of sawing the innards of a cat with the tail of horse."

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