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Spade termination for Vandersteen 2CE Signature ii

I want to terminate two sets of cables with spade connectors for a pair of Vandersteen 2CE Signature ii screw plate hook-up. Vandersteen says the max width for a spade is 7/16ths or .4375 inch. I would like to use Cardas CGMS spades, but their width is .4875 (http://www.cardas.com/cgms.php).
One cable I want to reterminate is a AudioQuest Rocket 33. It was banana plug and I stripped it to bare wire. The other set is four runs of Duelund 12AWG.

I am seeking advice on a specific spade to use for the Vandersteen screw plate. Has anyone used the CGMS (I know the specs indicate it would not fit). Any other mfg. recommendations for a spade to use?

I am connecting to a Rogue Cronus Magnum II and a Tandberg 3012A. Any advice is appreciated.


arturos73
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erik_squires
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I really love the WBT spring loaded spades. They grip really well.

Best,
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erik_squires
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also, I find soft connectors work best. Hard, rhodium plated materials have a tough time gripping.
arturos73 OP
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Thanks for the recommendations.

erik_squires: What type of soft connectors? Is there a specific material you recommend?
All: Please include a URL or specific spade mfg./item description.
I plan to have these soldered onto the AQ Rocket 33 and the Duelund 12AWG bare wires.


erik_squires
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Use a cold solder joint, not actual solder. Here's a great, top end example:


https://www.partsconnexion.com/wbt-spade-connectors.html

but for core materials copper is really hard to beat. Gold plating over copper is also good, since both are soft, and the gold adds corrosion resistance. Here are much more affordable versions:

https://www.partsconnexion.com/audioquest-spade-connectors.html


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