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How to get speaker plugs to fit better
I noticed the speaker cable plugs going into the Naim power amp were quite loose.
They are just under an inch long so have reasonable contact.
I assume better will be better sound quailty
Yes a proper fix is required but what can I do in the meantime to tighten them up a bit ?
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We'd need to know what kind of speaker plugs you have Mike.
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Originally Posted by The Grand Wazoo
It leaves my head ok, it's just when it comes to the words wot I typee
Standard banana, 99% certain
(It was late and this wasn't what I was doing)
They always seemed tight before, but that could have been with the crazy 3 sets of speaker leads causing me so much grief plugging in
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Why do you have the "crazy 3 sets of speaker leads" ?
It leaves my head ok, it's just when it comes to the words wot I typee
Standard banana, 99% certain
(It was late and this wasn't what I was doing)
They always seemed tight before, but that could have been with the crazy 3 sets of speaker leads causing me so much grief plugging in
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This was before they were amended by the wonderful hifidave !
Sound quality took a big step up after that. crossover mods could also have helped a lot there
Currently and for the last few months the single pair to each speaker
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If it's the banana type with the spring wire along the barrel then you can just get a small screwdriver blade under the spring from the side, bend the spring wire upwards a bit and then it gives tighter contact.
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ThanksIf it's the banana type with the spring wire along the barrel then you can just get a small screwdriver blade under the spring from the side, bend the spring wire upwards a bit and then it gives tighter contact.
I think they are just the on piece of metal, no springs. Will check tonight
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Mike
Yes, most of them have an expandable element to them, Mike. Prise the springy bit out carefully. Don't forget to DeOxit them.
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Checking tonight
What if no spring ?
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I'm Dave.
Which speaker cable is it now ?
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