SDA Binding Post - Cardas CCGR-S
audiocr381ve
Posts: 2,588
The Cardas binding posts came in. I'm replacing the pin/blade socket with the new CCGR's.
I know that the "pin" is what carries the signal, but the "blade" is connected to the negative binding post. Do I solder both the pin cable and the blade cable from the negative binding post to the new CCGR binding post? Just wondering what to do with the blade cable.
Thanks!
I know that the "pin" is what carries the signal, but the "blade" is connected to the negative binding post. Do I solder both the pin cable and the blade cable from the negative binding post to the new CCGR binding post? Just wondering what to do with the blade cable.
Thanks!
Post edited by audiocr381ve on
Comments
-
What speakers are you modifying?SDA SRS 2.3TL's
Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
SDA 2B TL's -
Whoops, I forget some people aren't familiar with me. SDA-2B's pin/blade.
While I'm at it, are people placing the new binding post for the SDA IC where the previous socket was? If so, this sucker is HARD to get out. -
It's riveted in place. Carefully drill it out but don't go all the way through.
Are you installing a pair of binding posts, one for the pin wire and one for the blade wire?
That's what I did on my 1.2 TL's in case I wanted to use my AI-1 interconnect for monoblocks.SDA SRS 2.3TL's
Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
SDA 2B TL's -
michaeljhsda2 wrote: »It's riveted in place. Carefully drill it out but don't go all the way through.
Are you installing a pair of binding posts, one for the pin wire and one for the blade wire?
That's what I did on my 1.2 TL's in case I wanted to use my AI-1 interconnect for monoblocks.
You would still only need one binding post to use the AI-1 all you have to do is connect the negitive (blade) to a negitive (black) binding post cause thats what it connects to anyway.. -
No. Do not do that.audiocr381ve wrote: »Do I solder both the pin cable and the blade cable from the negative binding post to the new CCGR binding post?SDA SRS 2.3TL's
Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
SDA 2B TL's -
TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »You would still only need one binding post to use the AI-1 all you have to do is connect the negitive (blade) to a negitive (black) binding post cause thats what it connects to anyway..
Yes and initially I did it that way but I'm using 10 gauge speaker wire and trying to fit both wires onto one binding post...well it didn't seem to fit very well. The spade would not go in far enough because the other wire was in there (bare wire connection tightened down with binding post nut).SDA SRS 2.3TL's
Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
SDA 2B TL's -
So to answer the OP's question, it would seem to me that you would just remove the short white wire that goes from the blade to the negative binding post.SDA SRS 2.3TL's
Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
SDA 2B TL's -
Ohhh, I have a banana on my speaker cable and a spade on my AI-1 (blade side)
-
michaeljhsda2 wrote: »So to answer the OP's question, it would seem to me that you would just remove the short white wire that goes from the blade to the negative binding post.
Okay, so to be clear just completely remove it?
Larry, did you get my PM? Don't be mad at me homie!
-
audiocr381ve wrote: »Okay, so to be clear just completely remove it?
Yes.SDA SRS 2.3TL's
Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
SDA 2B TL's -
michaeljhsda2 wrote: »Yes.
Michael, when you said "drill out" you meant the rivets right?'
It's still not popping out. -
Double check with TFLF (Larry) as he's done this before. He can give you better advice than I.SDA SRS 2.3TL's
Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
SDA 2B TL's -
You have to drill out the rivet. It may take a little playing to get it loose but being careful is the key.
-
I had a hell of a time getting those out myself.
I finally got em loose enough to grind them out with a dremmel.(rivets)SDA-2BTL with custom IC
Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
Harman Kardon T-55c TT
DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre -
It was definitely a PITA, but they're out. I also had the hardest time soldering the cable to the Cardas binding post. It was unbelievably frustrating.
The new binding post is literally being held in place by hot glue. I know this is kind of ghetto, but I'm wondering if you guys did the same thing. The little black plastic circle fit pretty snug in the hole left by the pin/blade socket. Enough to hold it in place while I hot glued it. Did you guys do the same? -
Just wondering something. Now that you've done spikes, rings, inductors, binding posts, crossover mods (and broke them in), tweeters, and a custom interconnect, do you still think the people who told you to do spikes, rings, inductors, binding posts, crossover mods, tweeters, and a custom interconnect are jackasses? That's what you were calling us a couple of months ago when we trying to tell you what to do about the thin bass you were complaining of. Just wondering. Actually, what I'm really wondering is why anyone here actually helps you. But then I'm just a jackass.Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
-
I used washers to get them in tight.And then used a lot of hot glue.SDA-2BTL with custom IC
Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
Harman Kardon T-55c TT
DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre -
Just wondering something. Now that you've done spikes, rings, inductors, binding posts, crossover mods (and broke them in), tweeters, and a custom interconnect, do you still think the people who told you to do spikes, rings, inductors, binding posts, crossover mods, tweeters, and a custom interconnect are jackasses? That's what you were calling us a couple of months ago when we trying to tell you what to do about the thin bass you were complaining of. Just wondering. Actually, what I'm really wondering is why anyone here actually helps you. But then I'm just a jackass.
I was the jackass. All of the help thus far has been great and I realize it was given freely, which is why I'm not upset when I notice people ignoring me, lol. It's cool to have a pair of speakers that I will be able to pass down to one of my children one day. They could tell their friends how I worked on them like a crazy man. -
I used washers to get them in tight.And then used a lot of hot glue.
I wish I would have known this then lol. They're installed but I'm waiting on my new cables to come so I can try them out. Do you think it's going to be a problem the way I have them now (which is basically secured by hot glue)? -
Just wondering something. Now that you've done spikes, rings, inductors, binding posts, crossover mods (and broke them in), tweeters, and a custom interconnect, do you still think the people who told you to do spikes, rings, inductors, binding posts, crossover mods, tweeters, and a custom interconnect are jackasses? That's what you were calling us a couple of months ago when we trying to tell you what to do about the thin bass you were complaining of. Just wondering. Actually, what I'm really wondering is why anyone here actually helps you. But then I'm just a jackass.
in defense of the op, he's really toned down his approach significantly..just another polkster to me -
Not hard to tone down the approach, when the approach was to call us Taliban double-agents.audiocr381ve wrote: »I was the jackass. All of the help thus far has been great and I realize it was given freely, which is why I'm not upset when I notice people ignoring me, lol. It's cool to have a pair of speakers that I will be able to pass down to one of my children one day. They could tell their friends how I worked on them like a crazy man.
audiocr381ve, that's sounding very much like an apology, minus the apology part. Articulating the "I'm sorry for being a jerk when you were trying to help me" part would go a long way.Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance. -
in defense of the op, he's really toned down his approach significantly..just another polkster to me
Agreed. Just one of the boys, -
audiocr381ve wrote: »I wish I would have known this then lol. They're installed but I'm waiting on my new cables to come so I can try them out. Do you think it's going to be a problem the way I have them now (which is basically secured by hot glue)?
Don't think it's a problem, but the hot glue may not be that strong if it's all that's holding them in. You'll need to be careful when connecting/disconnecting the IC cable. Also, make sure that they are sealed so there's no air leak at the point they penetrate the back wall.
I left the original pin/blade socket in place when I installed my IC binding post. Just drilled an extra hole and sealed with Moretite.
My wife looked at me several times like I was nuts with all the work I did on my 2.3TL's. :rolleyes: As nice as they sound now, I kind of miss the modding part - It's fun :cheesygrin:
I'm waiting for Darqueknight, or someone else to invent the next round of tweaks so I can have at it again. Although I think my next mod will be - as Time Allen says - MORE POWER!"Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer -
Not hard to tone down the approach, when the approach was to call us Taliban double-agents.
audiocr381ve, that's sounding very much like an apology, minus the apology part. Articulating the "I'm sorry for being a jerk when you were trying to help me" part would go a long way.
Haha, it was an apology. I have been a jackass, I have said some jackass things that I shouldn't have said, and I will most likely be a jackass again at some point :P One thing is for sure, nobody has to help me and I'm very grateful for those who continue to. I love me some Polk speakers and I want to keep feeling like I know how to modify them :cheesygrin:
sda2mike, thanks for that broseph. -
-
drumminman wrote: »Don't think it's a problem, but the hot glue may not be that strong if it's all that's holding them in. You'll need to be careful when connecting/disconnecting the IC cable. Also, make sure that they are sealed so there's no air leak at the point they penetrate the back wall.
I left the original pin/blade socket in place when I installed my IC binding post. Just drilled an extra hole and sealed with Moretite.
My wife looked at me several times like I was nuts with all the work I did on my 2.3TL's. :rolleyes: As nice as they sound now, I kind of miss the modding part - It's fun :cheesygrin:
I'm waiting for Darqueknight, or someone else to invent the next round of tweaks so I can have at it again. Although I think my next mod will be - as Time Allen says - MORE POWER!
Totally agreed. The modding part is equally fun and frustrating. My wife also things I have some screws loose.
I might go back and fix them to have to peace of mind. I think the washer idea would work well. -
No problem,
I am sure your wife thinks you have screws loose for more than this reason. :razz:
I would be real careful when connecting and disconnecting that cable. Hot Glue isn't the strongest bonding agent in the world. I would replace it with some washers if you can. -
No problem,
I would be real careful when connecting and disconnecting that cable. Hot Glue isn't the strongest bonding agent in the world. I would replace it with some washers if you can.
Got it, will do. -
audiocr381ve wrote: »Haha, it was an apology. I have been a jackass, I have said some jackass things that I shouldn't have said, and I will most likely be a jackass again at some point :P One thing is for sure, nobody has to help me and I'm very grateful for those who continue to. I love me some Polk speakers and I want to keep feeling like I know how to modify them :cheesygrin:
sda2mike, thanks for that broseph.
Apology accepted, happy to move on.Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
