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Do Banana Plug Adaptors Degrade SQ?

...and, if so, is the degradation of sound quality generally audible?

I’m running a PrimaLuna integrated into JBL L65s whose stock connectors only accept bare wire.  Would like to fit the ‘65s with some sort of reasonably good adaptor which wouldn’t entail opening any cabinets/soldering/etc. and would allow me to use a better grade speaker cable (Been looking at  Audioquest Rocket 33/44.) that’s terminated w/banana plugs.  Any brand/model/supplier for such an adaptor would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance.
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asvjerry
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I doubt either either Will Occur.....but, on the other hand, Could....

Of course, this is 'digital realm' stuff....
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asvjerry
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Bananas into 5way posts have always seemed a 'gold standard' for 'better' equipment, speakers.....

A better move would be optical, to duck the whole issue of cables and IC's, and how they can 'improve' or ruin response..

...although I can also already hear the claims of 'our optics are better than X, Q, or whoever's fibre IC....

So maybe we're better off just 'standing still'...*L*
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