No binding post a good idea?

Echo some of the other responses...although great in theory...amp to speaker direct is rather impractical as most audiophiles change equipment frequently...even given the marginal improvement this may or may not provide...add to that major cable companies a) have already thought of This b) have resources to squash u like a bug c) don't deem it a threat d) all of the above...going online is your only shot for this niche market...and as the trend continues to more improved wireless products...even established cable companies are having a tough time...not the time to enter the cable market...imho

Mihorn,

Are you aware that the binding post you incorrectly attributed to Merlin speakers is really a CPBP? That is: Cardas PATENTED Binding Post.

The binding post shown at the Merlin link you provided appears to be this one from Cardas, which is described as being patented. Are you sure that the design of yours is sufficiently different to also be patentable, and to not infringe his patent?

Also, from a technical standpoint I see no reason to attribute whatever sonic effects a conventional binding post may have in a given application to having "larger metal in the signal chain," especially given the short length that is involved. I would expect contact integrity to be the most significant variable in typical situations.

I don't generally like to be discouraging, but (as is often the case) I think Elizabeth's comment above is right on.

Regards,
-- Al

"My initial test was very positive. I'd like know your opinion before I invest money on this project. I appreciate your help in advance!"

I don't see how any of us can give you an opinion on something we haven't heard. Why not give some of samples out to other audiophiles that you know and see what they say?

Unfortunately...forum opinion is that this is a dead end product in terms of mainstream acceptance...regardless of testing....however for the DIY crowd...might be a fun experiment...anybody game to jump in the waters?