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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
jackd
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Why do you need to contact Vampire?  The BAR spades are available for sale online from multiple places.

https://www.douglasconnection.com/Vampire-Wire-BAR-Spade-Connector-4-Pair-VWBAR.htm

http://www.soniccraft.com/product_info.php/vampire-bar-spade-p-1516

https://www.thecableco.com/bar-spade-set-of-8.html
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stringreen
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If you need a horse, why look for a zebra.   Richard's indication of spade is not only fine, but perfect.
arturos73 OP
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jackd: I didn't know they sold on other sites. I like to communicate with a mfg. before doing business. Thanks for sending the links. I bought the Vampires from Douglas Connection.

stringreen: Dunno what you mean. Richard recommends a brand of spades? Or, spades in general (my understanding)?
jackd
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Glad you got it sorted out.  I've always had good luck with Douglas.
arturos73 OP
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As an update, I put the Vampire BAR spades on the AudioQuest Rocket 33s and they sound fantastic. Thanks for all of the recommendations. I have put up another post requesting RCA male plug recommendations for a set of Cardas Quadralink 5s that I am splitting into two ICs.
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