Broken Binding Post

[audiobliss]

Help! I opened up my amps to tighten the binding posts, and I ended up breaking one of them off! Appearantly the outside portion of the binding post goes through the amp 'wall' via a 'screw' (that I suppose is actually just one piece with the outside unit), and then a nut tightens down from the inside to secure the binding post. Well, I was tightening 'em all down...in fact, I had already tightened down my other three amps...when I noticed that it was really loose on this one. FYI, this is an AV-20. I then noticed that the back of the unit is dented in, as in shipping damage or what not, so I figured something got knocked loose. Anyhoo, I'm tightening and tightening...'cause it's REALLY loose...I mean, I can move the binding post in and out a good 1/4". But there's a good bit of resistance, which I wouldn't expect...and then pop. I sheared the 'screw' part. It's now in two pieces.

I'm attaching pics of it all, including the rear where the damage is.

Now, what in the world do I do at this juncture? I just thought I was lost when it came to understanding audio and buying and setting up stuff...now I'm really lost.

Help!
Michael

[dorokusai]

This is a perfect time for a binder upgrade. You need chassis mounted binders...and I would suggest Vampire Wire.

Break out the soldering iron and get busy.

[audiobliss]

That seems like a great idea. Sid just suggested it, too. What if I can't solder? During the summer working for a HVAC repair place I actually brazed twice. But that (at least what I did) required NO finesse.

[Zero]

Go get laid... or sleep at a Holiday Inn Express...

You will know exactly what to do after that.

[audiobliss]

Ok, I'm actually not so upset this happened, now. I'm *almost* excited about upgrading the binding posts.

Also, I now have just the Wave 8's hooked up, so it's nice to go back to those so I can get a better idea of the difference between them and biamping, and I now am bi-wiring.

So, what're some good options for binding posts? I want something nice. And since I don't imagine binding posts can cost that much, I'm guessing I can get some nice ones. What do y'all like, and where do you like to get them?

[Dennis Gardner]

Parts express has 68 pages of posts when using "binding post" as a search keyword.


You sure don't have to buy from them, but they offer lot of brands and options at all $$$ levels.

[faster100]

you wont be so excited when you see what "good" binding posts cost :D

it will be worth it though, beings they are broken now anyways :)

[schwarcw]

I'm with Doro, buy some Vampires. Very reasonably priced and high quality.

[RuSsMaN]

F Vampire, Cardas baby - all day all about (in my best Mantis voice).

You can handle it, since I sold them to you, if you want to ship them back here, I'll gladly knock it out for you.

Oh, and RELAX. Tubes are easy.

Cheers,
Russ

[F1nut]

Cardas or WBT if you want the best. However, the other brands will work too and for less money.