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I have just received my MIT Magnum 3 speaker cables and I have a choice of spades or banana plugs to use, I switched them a few times and I really cannot hear a difference though I know that spades are better or at least that I was told 25 years ago when I started in this hobby.My McIntosh amp can tighten around the bananas plugs for a tight fit, same for my Dynaudio speakers. It sure is easier using the banana plugs.
Any one care to comment on which is sonically better to use, can I mix and match them?
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Your MIT cables must have the iConn connectors :-)The iConn system is very well engineered and parts quality is also very high. Just the sizes of spades to choose from can guarantee a perfect fit with just about ANY binding post.
I have 3 sets of MIT's with the iCon's and having swapped from bananas to spades in numerous situations, I can honestly say that there is VERY little lost when switching from the spade to a banana.
You can mix and match all U want. Just make sure U screw the iConn connectors tight on the Pin-base.
Cheers,
Most people say that spades make a difference.
I personally cannot tell. The main thing is use a banana plug that has a large surface contact area and a tight fit.
"The main thing is use a banana plug that has a large surface contact area and a tight fit."The MIT bananas certainly fall into the "tight fit" category although I prefer the split banana connectors myself.
Cheers,
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