I agree with the other posters concerning bananas, but not just any banana! By far, I prefer the BFA style banana such as these used by Jeff Day of 6Moons fame to create his White Litning Moonshine cables:
http://www.audio-magus.com/product_p/mcls4.htm
http://6moons.com/audioreviews/whitelightning/moonshine.html
BTW, they appear to me to be identical to the Z-Plug banana used by Nordost.
These type of bananas provide a very secure connection as they provide constant outward pressure on the inside of your binding post, so they can not loosen over time like spades. Also, they provide great contact area over the entire surface of the banana, unlike those bananas that use a spring on the outside to maintain pressure.
They are very good and very inexpensive. Give them a try....
Enjoy,
TIC
http://www.audio-magus.com/product_p/mcls4.htm
http://6moons.com/audioreviews/whitelightning/moonshine.html
BTW, they appear to me to be identical to the Z-Plug banana used by Nordost.
These type of bananas provide a very secure connection as they provide constant outward pressure on the inside of your binding post, so they can not loosen over time like spades. Also, they provide great contact area over the entire surface of the banana, unlike those bananas that use a spring on the outside to maintain pressure.
They are very good and very inexpensive. Give them a try....
Enjoy,
TIC