WBT Banana Connectors

+1 @majew001 

And lets not forget about the AudioQuest Binding Post Wrench

I’m worried about the weight and stiffness of the cables too, and also managing what to do on the back of the Marantz with the small spring connections.

@jtg_ts

Pin to Spade or Pin to Banana. Leave the backend of that Marantz alone (original) unless you’re eager, willing, daring and have the technical know-how for such a mod. Reconfigure your rack to where the 2270 could / can be set close to the floor in order of cable support, or support cables with various technics. You’ll want to relieve sag! Trust me, I have a Marantz 2270 ....

@majew001 ;-)

@jtg_ts

Remember, you also have pre-out as an external amplification option. Opens up the world for cables! Something to think about.

I’m not dodging your question, and will answer later when “the coast is clear”.

Past tense @jtg_ts 

Marantz 2270 > Outlaw Audio M200 blocks (stock) > Polk Audio LSi9 (modded)

Speaker Cables ... SignalCable Silver Resolution Reference (single-wire, Spades)

2nd set ... SignalCable Ultra (single-wire, pin to spade)