Nakamichi binding posts.

[nigelb63]

I came across some nakamichi binding posts on eBay. They look alright for the money. Now I'm wondering if any builders on here have tried them?

Look at this on eBay 8x Pcs Gold Plated Audio Speaker Binding Posts Amplifier **UK** | eBay

 

[scottjoplin]

They look ok, what's the best way of connecting wires to them, it looks like a big chunk of metal to heat up, would it be better if they came with a ring terminal?

 

[rif]

I remember reading years ago, that the Nakamichi we know from amps, cassette players, etc... never made connectors, rca or speaker. I could be wrong. The connectors you link to might be very good even if "misusing" the brand name. I don't know.

 

[rayma]

I remember reading years ago, that the Nakamichi we know from amps, cassette players, etc... never made connectors, rca or speaker.
I could be wrong. The connectors you link to might be very good even if "misusing" the brand name. I don't know.

Yes, they are 'fake' but may be ok anyway.

 

[troystg]

Yes, they are 'fake' but may be ok anyway.

The Nakamichi of yesteryear has been bought and not the same company. Just like Phoenix Gold, PPI, Orion and a/d/s/...

 

[chrisb]

Very similar looking binding posts with a variety of "brand names" can be seen around. "Back in the day", there was a joke in the accessory industry that there were two factories in the OEM business - one that made the products, and one that made the packaging and labels.

Things may not have changed all that much?

The only issue with some of these larger sized posts is spacing on smaller sized chassis such is becoming more common on class D amps, et - particularly if you're wanting to use #14 / #12 wire or big-azz spades.

 

[nigelb63]

I think i'll avoid them and go for some Dayton audio instead.

 

[50AE]

I suspect a gold plated connector made in a China factory with a fake label put on top, just to attract customers and potentially be sold for more money.
I've seen the same kind of binding posts, transparent plastic covered from another brand, but I can't recall its name.

There are a lot of replicas of Furutech and Neotech connectors.

 

[DreadPirate]

Of the various styles I have used, including that one (some generic version), the WBT midline, and the smaller knurled cheapies on eBay, my personal favorite is the basic Dayton Audio BPA-38G. They are long, so you can use them to replace posts on vintage speaker cabinets (but sometimes get in the way of amp builds) and have a knurl at the speaker wall to keep the assembly from turning when you tighten down. They are not fancy, just seem to be a basic well thought out design, in my opinion.

Dayton Audio BPA-38G HD Binding Post Pair Gold

 

[troystg]

But those are not insulated so they can't be used on the amp side...

 

[DreadPirate]

My amps are in wooden cases (bamboo mostly) so that is not an issue, but I can see how they could be a problem in a metal case .