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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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Yes, but it depends on the quality. The quality we have now is much better than what was available in the past but even so, this is worth a read:http://www.tempoelectric.com/Wire_and_Cable_Facts.pdf

For what it's worth, I prefer bananas for their ease of use and the solid and stable connection I get.

All the best,
Nonoise
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