Want to replace RED Dragon amps with stereo amp

To Marakanetz: Red Dragons are very nice amps. However, they have the dumbest speaker connections I have ever seen. Instead of standard 4 or 5 way binding post connections. They use this short tit or nub that you place the spade lug over. To secure the lug to the nub and amp chassis, there is a plastic plate that applies pressure to the plate via a knob and holds it in place. Not very secure. They do NOT accept banana plugs

So far I have had no mishaps. The problem is you cannot buy used speaker wires with lugs at the amp end, and bananas at speaker end. Most wire is either all lugs or all bananas. So I have lost great deals on used speaker cable because of these stupid connectors. My speakers don't readily like spade lugs. Let us face it banana plugs are the easiest and most secure, and with my freakin bad back I don't want to mess around with connectors anymore.

BTW, There should be a member review of RD M-500 amps from 2 years ago on Audiogon.. Check it out. Regarding buying a Bel Canto Ref 150 stereo amp, they don't come cheap even used. I am still harboring the idea of a good integrated and to hell with separates. Ideally I would like to downsize to a three component system However, Thanks to all for the advice and comments.

Not a problem for me because I use bare wires on both ends. If I need I can replace connectors to good binding posts. My buddy once bought ref150 for $800 used. Due to the lack of power he traded this one in for higher price($850 to the dealer) to get W4S ST1000.
I guess he'd get just as quick selling it by himself for over a $1000 used. The amp had no signs of usage and still smelled new with all documents.

To Marakanetz, If I decide to sell the Red Dragons M-500, I will contact you off line; you will probalby see the add first.

No REF-500 on AG today; I checked with BC, about any extra stock, or dented stuff, just as long as it works and is 50% or better off of retail

Nice I'll appreciate that.
My Sunfire develops a loud humm and neither me or techie I trust can't grab an idea of what's going on. Ther's a Carver repair shop, but they will throw the bill fo $350 + shipping from eastcoast to Bay area.

To Markanetz. Without getting totally off of this thread, I noticed you mentioned the Bay Area. Interesting, I may be moving into the Bay Area next year from Hawaii. I know sounds crazy. Nevertheless, I lived in SF in 1970's when going to UC Berkeley for grad school, so know the place very well having visited at least 15 times over the years.

I was somewhat stunned, but was aware of, the high rents in SF. They are off the scope in price. However, I consider it my home even though I a native Philly guy. I hope I will be able to find at least a pup tent for under 2000 in the City by the Bay. Great city, great restaurantss, and great looking women. Alas!!