Banana plugs £2 or £5, Does it really make a difference

[Anonymous]

I've got QED Silver Anniversary XT cable. I've used bare wire, Airlocs at £5 a plug and soldered z-plugs at £1 a plug. They all sound the same in my system (Denon 2807 > Kef 5005.2s). I appreciate the convenience of plugs so I'd have to say that the z-plugs are my favourite option.

 

[Alec]

By the by how often is it reccommended one trims bare wires, and how much should be cut away...?

 

[Anonymous]

When you screw down the binding post most of the air should be expelled from the contact area, so there shouldn't be much oxidation where it really matters. I just swapped my speakers over after being connected up for two / three years. The exposed part was black (QED Silver Anniversary XT) but the contact area was still nice and shiny, so I don't think you need to do it too often. About half an inch is all you need to trim each time. ÿÿ

 

[Alec]

beaverme:When you screw down the binding post most of the air should be expelled from the contact area, so there shouldn't be much oxidation where it really matters. I just swapped my speakers over after being connected up for two / three years. The exposed part was black (QED Silver Anniversary XT) but the contact area was still nice and shiny, so I don't think you need to do it too often. About half an inch is all you need to trim each time.

Sorry, only just come back to this one. Thanks!