Optimum terminators for NACA5?

Posted by: Mr_Sukebe on 14 May 2003

Chaps,

I wonder if anyone could comment on what you've found to be the optimum termination for NACA5 at the end that plugs into my speakers.

The end for my amp is already terminated using what appears to be a standard Naim termination block. On the other end, I'm presently using Mitchell plugs to connect to my Linns.
Any recommendations?

Posted on: 14 May 2003 by Jaitch

My Spendor SP1's can't take the Naim speaker plug and for years I used banana plugs which came from a bastardised Naim connector.
However a few years ago I came across the WBT range and currently use WBT sandwich spades that work very well for me, I also had a Spendor upgrade on the speaker terminals to new style during a recent service.
I bought a WBT crimp set and plugs at a HiFi show and I believe you can buy the plugs etc. from Russ Andrews.
There was a discernible improvement.
Joe

Posted on: 14 May 2003 by Robbie

Mr. Sukebe,

If the speaker terminals are too wide to take the plastic Naim-plug,you could remove the plastic housing and still use the pins to wich the naca-5 is soldered.This is still better (and cheaper) then using fancy gold plated banana plugs,because the Naim pins make a firm contact and that's what matters.

Regards,
Rob.