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Monster X-terminators vs. Audioquest banana plugs?

I just bought a pair of Cardas Quadlink 5-c speaker cables and the spade lugs are slightly too small for the bindng posts of my Cardas Omega Super 3R (ironically, they use Cardas binding posts).

I used to own Monster x-terminators many years ago and know that they really create a very solid connection.

I don't remember how they sound and am wondering if I should buy two pairs of Monster X-terminators or 4 Audioquest 1002-g banana plug to spade adapters.
mshan
mshan OP
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Can you confirm that those Cardas banana plug adapters accept 1/4 inch spades?

I e-mailed Cardas earlier today, but haven't heard back from them yet.
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ozzy
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I found that the Cardas eventually loose their grip and when using thick spades they fall out too easily.
Also a couple of the shafts bent. They need improvement.

The Monster ones do have a very good grip but you cannot stack another into it.
mshan OP
60 posts
 
Just decided to purchase the Audioquest gold ones.

Audio Advisor website says they accept 1/4 inch spades.

Cardas spades I have look like they are actually 5/16, but for some reason don't fit onto Omega Super 3R Cardas binding posts (also had to snap onto Jolida JD-102b binding posts).
brf
1,715 posts
 
Use a dremel and grind the a 1/16 off the spades.
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