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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
erik_squires
16,202 posts
 
Forgot one of the important things about solder vs. pressure connections:
Solder is brittle. Over time, movement will make it break or become intermittent faster than pressure connections. This is an important reason why solder is not used where two materials will flex.
ketchup
699 posts
 
There’s a difference between line level electronics and speakers.

Okay, forget line level stuff, although I don’t see how they are less susceptible to the effects of a soldered connection than speaker level connections. Most of the connections inside an amp and inside speakers or crossovers that are "speaker level" are soldered.
Over time, movement will make it break or become intermittent faster than pressure connections. This is an important reason why solder is not used where two materials will flex.
We’re talking about home audio systems that don’t move or vibrate like heavy machinery or production equipment. Our systems live a pretty luxurious life in climate controlled environments and spend most of their time sitting completely still. If your solder connections are breaking, you are doing something very wrong.
erik_squires
16,202 posts
 
Compared to a resistor on a printed circuit board, speaker cables require a lot more flexion.

But man, do whatever you want to. It's not really the ideal solution to use solder on these joints.


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twoleftears
5,318 posts
 
How do those Audioquest spades fit on?  I see no screws, but just threading on the inside of the collar.
jwpstayman
401 posts
 
The Vampire Wire BAR spades fit the terminals perfectly and are reasonable.  They will take a 10 awn speaker cable with no problem.
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