WBT Banana Connectors

I have always preferred bananas over spades.   AECO make an interesting spade that may be a good low mass option.  I remember the years ago loving the heft of an expandable WBT banana.  Thought it enhanced the audio performance.  Come to realize, it was just connector jewelry.

I have transitioned to solid core conductors and with proper cable routing, provides less strain at the banana.  

Fun hobby...right?

I was thinking to trim a strand or two away from the copper and just go bare into the Marantz. (is that a crazy idea?) I was lucky and found a 2270 with no mods and clean, I’m going to leave it original for sure. Great ideas about strain relief on the cables. @dabel – what cables and speakers are you enjoying with your 2270?

@mbolek - yes it is! 😄

Appreciate all of the info above! Lots to think about + excited to get these speaker cables to work.

1+ debel

@jtg_ts

Remember, you also have pre-out as an external amplification option. Opens up the world for cables! Something to think about.

I’m not dodging your question, and will answer later when “the coast is clear”.

Past tense @jtg_ts 

Marantz 2270 > Outlaw Audio M200 blocks (stock) > Polk Audio LSi9 (modded)

Speaker Cables ... SignalCable Silver Resolution Reference (single-wire, Spades)

2nd set ... SignalCable Ultra (single-wire, pin to spade)