Which amps have 2 sets binding posts per channel

Mark Levinson

PBN Olympia amps

Valleyplastic
I really don't like the idea of piggy backing the spades on one post. I am sure it's just me but I prefer not to do this if I have some choices.

While it is a little easier to connect two sets of spades to two separate sets of posts, realize that there is no performance advantage. Amplifiers which offer two sets of posts just have them jumpered together internally. If anything, there is a minuscule downside to the extra posts and jumpers compared with one directly connected set that feeds both spades. This of course assumes that you are able to make a tight connection.

Many amplifiers have really nice big posts with plenty of room to fit two sets of spade lugs. Some of the ARC amps I sell with the large custom brass posts are a good example. They can be tightened nice and snug with a $10 binding post wrench. The other recommended option is to have one set of speaker cables terminated with bananas or BFA's. That way the spades can be tightened onto the post and the bananas can be inserted into the back.

I guess my point is that in your quest for the right power amplifier there are many more important factors that come in to play like sound quality, power, price, size, heat, etc... I would say that a requirement for two sets of binding posts is so far down the list as to be pretty unimportant.

I agree with Davemitchell.

Also, check out this link about bi-wire. Very interesting information.

http://www.synergisticresearch.com/page/cables/speaker_cable/integrated_frequency_termination

It explains shotgun and bi-wire.

Ok, I am getting a lesson here and many options which I appreciate.
Thank You,
Dave