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No binding post a good idea?

Hi.
I want to ask your opinion about my "No binding post" idea. I think the binding post degrades the quality of signal and sound very much because the post is made of one of larger metal in the signal chain. If a speaker cable from an amp is directly connected to speaker's internal wire, the signal will be purer. I have a design (pat. pend.) for a binding post without the metal connection bar. Do you think the sound will be better? What should I consider a relation to the sound with NBP?

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!
mihorn

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mihorn OP
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No Binding Post accommodates banana plugs, spade connectors, and bare wires. No modification on cable connectors is needed. The bare wire will sound best without unwanted metal to degrade the signal. The appearance is similar to Merlin speaker BP with a big knurled knob. http://www.merlinmusic.com/images/SW_step5a.JPG

Czarivey - I agree that screwable wire crimps from Home Depot is best. NBP will be something close to that. And the price will be close to screwable wire crimps too. :)
mihorn OP
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I guess you never heard of 5-way binding posts.
NBP looks different from usual 5-way binding posts. The huge metal bar in usual BP disrupts flow of audio signal. I think a NBP amp with a NBP speaker will make good signal transfer.
Thanks!
mihorn OP
470 posts
 
Phase - not the time to enter the cable market
Elizabeth-You might break even, but probably will lose your shirt.
I don’t have a choice. I need NBP for myself.

Don - Are you aware?
Yes. I know. And thank you Almarg for kind warning!

whatever sonic effects a conventional binding post
The influence of large metal in signal chain with conventional speakers may be little. Not with my speakers. The difference is huge. Anyone can hear and see the unbelievable openness and life like organic images.

give some of samples out to other audiophiles
Installing and evaluating a binding post is not easy task. I will send samples to many speakers and power amp manufactures. They have respectable sound systems and controlled room for evaluation. Whether they want or not, I need them for my speakers.

Thank you everyone for tips!
mihorn OP
470 posts
 
WBT is making something similar already
Thanks for info! I see a copper prong in the picture. NBP doesn't have any prong thou.
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