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Benchmark AHB2 amp - what speaker connectors are used….

So, complete newbie trying to get my new AHB2 and DAC3 HGC connected to my Totem 1 bookshelf speakers……

I have a pair of Kimber cables with spade connectors and was just about to connect them until I noticed binding posts on the AHB2 seem to only accept a single prong type speaker cable. The binding posts have clear plastic covers covering them, it’s difficult to see but if I can get those covers off they might accept spade connectors - is this the case, and if so, how do you remove those clear plastic covers?

 

Benchmark support would be the obvious place to ask but it’s the weekend, plus, I can’t call on the phone as I’m in Brazil.

 

cheers

thomastrouble
thomastrouble OP
239 posts
 

I got it imhohifiman - I removed the interconnect to get in there and I’m up and running!

You saved me a pair of speaker cables - I owe you a beer!

yyzsantabarbara
4,959 posts
 

If you have some bright components the very cheap Benchmark SpeakON terminated speaker cables really work nicely.

thomastrouble OP
239 posts
 

Yes, YYZ I saw those and might pick a longer pair up to give me more flexibility in my room.

cheers

firstonetallguy
90 posts
 
imhififan

This is one of the best descriptive explanations to resolve the poster's problem that I have seen on the forum.  Well done.

thomastrouble OP
239 posts
 

Firstinetallguy I agree, such a help for me and probably would have went out and bought new cables if it weren’t for his explanation and photos, in fact I was still surprised when I felt that spade connector slide in. Turning the amp upside down would have showed that insert point but who would think about doing that?

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