Chord banana plug not fitting terminal?

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Hi guys, how does the chord banana plug fitting attach to the speaker terminal? lol attaching an airloc banana plug is fine, a typical gold banana plug also is fine but this type of banana plug seems to have a groove which does not fit the shape of the NAD C352 terminals?
http://www.futureshop.co.uk/chord-carnival-silverscreen-speaker-cable-p-1133.html?osCsid=daa2366369d57b9381cc74b4fffc0d5b

 

[Anonymous]

It has a ridge on it which is not allowing for a connection to be made and yet this is a standard 4mm banana plug.

 

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If it's too wide and not fitting does a little compression with pliers help?

If it's too narrow and loose I've no idea.

 

[Anonymous]

That idea seems like the fast track towards a non refundable purchase

It's just a different fitting altogether from your standard gold banana plugs off ebay

 

[Crocodile]

The "ridge" should be sprung, it's what ensures a good connection. It may well require more force than you're used to though.

You may need to depress the leading edge with your thumbnail when inserting it.

 

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Perhaps I should have emphasised I said "a little" compression. Glad to know you didn't rush in ham fisted.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks, I have tried pushing the ridge down when pushing it in but to no avail, have broken a nail doing so though lol

 

[Anonymous]

I've been using thin pliers - don't see what the problem is (not planning on returning my cables).

EDIT: I'd rather damage the banana plug (cheap!) with pliers than damage the amp/speakers by pushing too hard on the plugs (remote possibility but possibility nonetheless). These Chord springs are very tough!

 

[Anonymous]

My chord cables took alot of force to first get into the terminals, so be prepared to push quite hard

 

[Anonymous]

Sorted! finally, my thumbs are very sore though

 

[Anonymous]

good news then 🙂 better too tight than too loose. When i had the Naim kit one of the sockets got very loose very quickly and i was a bit sceptical about how long the connection would last.