"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:

In article ,
Graham Holloway wrote:
I've just completed testing of a prototype amplifier with Speakons and
4mm bananas in parallel. Those who have listened to it "prefer" the
bananas!!!!!! I have no explanation.

The only possible explanation is that the banana plugs introduce
resistance and your listeners prefer flabby bass. Do they also prefer
valve power amps?

That sounds plausible. The contact area of 'bananas' is very variable
depending on design.

I suspect the 'bunched' types offer the lowest contact ressitnce. You rarely
see them though. I only recall Hirschmann making them.

On the other subject re : 'what ppl prefer' - rarely has much to do with
sonic/technical accuracy IMHO.


Graham