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Speaker connection to vintage gear???

I have a McIntosh mc-2205 amp that has the OLD style very small spade like screw connection for the speaker wires. I would like to put a higher quality cable in my system...does anyone know of an adapter for a better connection? What do owners of these older amps do for speaker connections? Any help will be appreciated.
dean_fuller
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nsgarch
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I do it this way. Only costs about $25 instead of $149:

http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=102809

My cables are Purist Venustas and they have 5/8" spades -- no problem!
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bjesien
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Nordost can terminate their cables with small spades that fit older McIntosh amps. If you find a used pair they charge $25 for each termination.
asciame
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I've been using the "output adaptor" by Prelude Audio Cables (not affiliated) with my vintage MC7270... works great. They seam to have been made for Mac's. Do a search on ebay.

Tony
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