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concerned with using two sets of spades at amp

I have an H20 amp that allows for traditional bi-wiring. I'm in the process of switching out my speaker cable from a Kimber 8TC/4TC shotgun configuration to two single runs of AZ cable. Hologram on bottom, Satori on top. I just picked up the Holograms with spades. I haven't bought the Satori's yet. My concern is with having both sets of cables with spades on the amp end. I'm worried about the chance of the two cables / connectors touching each other, which according to my amp manual is a big no, no. I'd like to hear from others that have had to deal with this issue on what you learned and ended up with. I'd prefer to stick w/spades if possible/safe as I've never had good luck with getting a tight banana connection.
Thanks
snipes
newbee
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Personally, unless you can solder the two spades together and get a solid fit, I'd avoid the risk and use one set of spades and one set of 'locking' bananas. I've had zero problem with locking bananas, fit wise or coming loose. I share your concern re spades unless your amp has some heavy duty connectors which you can torque down with a wrench and I'd use a lock washer even then to insure a tight connection that won't work loose with time.
snipes OP
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Thanks for the responses, but I should have been more clear. My amp has two pair of output terminals which can be used for bi-wiring. I'm not looking to put two sets of cables on the same set of posts.
newbee
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Makes a difference, having 2 sets. What I would do (other than locking bananas) assuming your connectors are located in a way that you have the space to do so, is to connect the spades so that the wires are at a 45 degree angle to the base and then, using electricians tape, wrap the spade/connector so that even if the connection loosens the spade cannot drop off. I mention the 45 degree angle as it will be less a load on the connection than placing them parallel.
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