here's what i've picked up reading post all over the internet:
you dont want the signal going through dissimilar metals... that's why using bare wires is the best. the down side is cleaning the corrosion, as you have stated.
most people say that crimping a spade conector is best, but most spade connectors are not pure copper, but either gold, silver, or silver and rhodium plated. my amp and speakers have gold plated posts, so wouldn't it be better to use a gold plated spade to minimize dissimilar metals? it seems as everyone is using the silver or rhodium coated spades, though.
wouldn't it be best to crimp on a pure copper spade and somehow seal the ends to prevent corrosion? then you would only have to clean the spade periodically which should be relatively easy.
anyone with more knowledge care to respond?
you dont want the signal going through dissimilar metals... that's why using bare wires is the best. the down side is cleaning the corrosion, as you have stated.
most people say that crimping a spade conector is best, but most spade connectors are not pure copper, but either gold, silver, or silver and rhodium plated. my amp and speakers have gold plated posts, so wouldn't it be better to use a gold plated spade to minimize dissimilar metals? it seems as everyone is using the silver or rhodium coated spades, though.
wouldn't it be best to crimp on a pure copper spade and somehow seal the ends to prevent corrosion? then you would only have to clean the spade periodically which should be relatively easy.
anyone with more knowledge care to respond?