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Spade Lugs for Vintage Mac Amps

Hi folks, I didn't want this particular topic to continue on the other "cheap cable" thread I initiated, so I thought best to start a new one.

I did find that Cardas does make a special Spade Lug (CMSS) for the tiny McIntosh Terminal Strips so typical on older Mac Amps, but cost is naturally not cheap for the Cardas "Toys" ($11 ea., and I'll need 8 of them)

I do see that Vampire makes a Lug (BAR) for supposed small terminal Strips, and I think they'll work, but am not 100% sure, and would like to know of others have found they do indeed fit? The Amp in question is the MC-2105. TIA Mark
markd51
markd51 OP
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Jaybo, Thank you very much for the help, I'll give Audio Classics a holler, and see what they have available for these Vintage Amps. I seen mention on the Web of an Item Ausio Classics call "Outposts", but when searching their Site could find no info about them.

I love all you guys, I really do!, and I deeply appreciate all the help I've gotten since I joined this site. A very valuable, and great resource here, and I'm very glad I became a member here. Mark
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bigjoe
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i tried to post a link yesterday to the device that was mentioned above but it got moderated out of existence, probablly because its being sold elsewhere.

if you would like the link to the "outpost" device email me & i'll send you a link.
markd51 OP
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Jaybo/All,
A reply from Frank Gow @ Audio Classics did reveal that they still do carry an adapter called the "Outposts" which consists of the Cardas Billet Spade Lugs, 13ga wire, and a Block of Paduk, with Cardas Binding Posts.

An excellent product no doubt, but makes little sense for me, when I'm considering making my own new dedicated for my system DIY Speaker Cables from scratch.

I can use the Cardas high grade specially made Rhodium Plated Spades directly onto the cables, (@ $11 a pop) thus eliminating the cost of the pretty Paduk Wood, and 5 ways. Since I need 8, $88 is not all that outrageous of a sum, considering I'm using the very best product available. The cost of the Outposts I believe were $149 each, and since I would need two, just the Cardas Spades would be the smartest way to go.

Since these Cardas Rhodium Spades are Billet, I assume they would have to have the cables soldered to them. These don't appear to be crimpable. Mark
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