Spades vs. Banana plugs ??

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Interesting conversation. Just bought a Boulder 2160 which only uses spades. Had to have my cables reterminated. 

Michael Borreson says bananas are the best. More surface area than spades.

Banana plugs, easy and neat. 

Surprised there isn't more love for the BFA style banana plug:

1.  More surface area to make good contact, more than a spade.

2. No spring steel needed (yes, traditional bananas are often gold plated steel, put a magnet on them). 

3. Crimpable for an excellent contact with the wire. crimp then solder, 2 layers of shrink tubing is the ultimate joint.  

4. Low mass.

5. Available in pure copper or silver plated.

Jerry