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#8 AWG spade connectors??

Hello,
 Looking for a little parts help, hope this is the right forum vs the misc. I've spent countless hours looking for some quality spade connectors that are big enough to accommodate some older AQ GR8 speaker cables. I had ordered some nice looking GLS banana connectors from Amazon, they say they hold #10 AWG, but 1 of the 4 wires still does not fit in the connector. So I assume I need #8 or bigger. I have searched eBay, parts-express, etc but can't seem to find anything big enough. I'd prefer that they be the 45 degree angled ones. The reason I am re-doing these cables is because they're old, and my new amp has puny wire posts compared to the Bryston I had. I'm lookin to do it nicely, with heat shrink and all. I can't use bananas or other types because the amp does not have enough space in the rack behind it.
Any ideas? 
wetfeet48

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nmmusicman
276 posts
 
I just terminated some 10 gauge wires with spade connectors and had room to spare in the barrel. I used MIT iconn Economy Spade connectors and crimped the connections but one could also solder. They are also angled but not 45 degrees and I was able to adjust the angle to what I needed. Hope this helps.

http://ww2.mitcables.com/available-in-stores/speaker-interfaces/less-than-$250/iconn-economy-spade.html  


nmmusicman
276 posts
 
Thanks for the Furez suggestion/link guys. Just ordered 2 pairs of the SP8-SB50NP spades. Going to compare them to the MIT iconn's. 


nmmusicman
276 posts
 
" nmmusicman let us know how that comparison goes. I was going to order those Furez just now thinking the same as you, compare, but it says back ordered."

I ordered mine through AVoutlet, no problem with stock levels. Should be here tomorrow and I'll certainly let everyone know how the comparisons come out.

nmmusicman
276 posts
 
Looks like it's going to be a while before the MIT/Furez comparison can take place. Seems USPS lost my package from AV outlet!! I hadn't received the package in over a week and checked USPS tracking #. Says package was delivered to mail box on 3/4/16 but I never received it. Have filed a claim so we'll see how that plays out.

Stay tuned...

nmmusicman
276 posts
 
Finally received the Furez spades! These are very nice connectors. Will report back once I can do the comparison.

Stay tuned...
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