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Thank you all for your kind and helpful replies! Isn't the internet amazing? Not only are there people who have the same interests that I do, but it is possible to find them and connect with them! Warm regards, Robert

Hi, New member here. I have an HTR-880 purchased at Cambridge SoundWorks on 10/19/1997. Question: Can I use banana plugs to connect speaker wire to the speaker output terminals? Which size of banana plugs? Thanks! Robert

I had a wonderful experience this week I'd like to share. The story starts out badly...... earlier this week, as I was moving gear around (which I do way more frequently than I should, probably) I accidentally knocked my turntable off a table sending it crashing to the floor. The dust cover smashed into several pieces, the counterweight on the tone arm was broken off as was the cuing arm and several other bits. I was as heartbroken as I was angry at my clumsiness. I loved this turntable. It was a '80's Technics SL-D2, completely refurbished. It looked like the day it came out of the factory. I bought it from a guy, Carl, who refurbishes Technics turntables. He does terrific work. I didn't know if the turntable could be fixed. So, I contacted Carl. After I quickly described the tragedy, Carl told me that, even if it could be fixed, I'd be better off buying a replacement turntable because it would cost less. So, I I found another Technics in a local shop and bought it. Got it home, added my cartridge, and it played just fine. But, I wasn't happy. I realized what was missing was the refurbishment... the comfort of knowing that the gear was working 100% to spec. So, I contacted Carl again and asked if he would refurbish this replacement turntable, and he gave me a very fair price to do so. I drove it down to SC yesterday and got a glimpse of Carl's workshop. It reminded me of @Nahash5150's Nelion workshop....racks of turntables, and turntable parts, 90% Technics brand, test equipment, etc. Carl told me about how he can't find some replacement parts but has a guy who 3D prints pieces for him. He quickly showed me all the tests he runs. I spent an hour just shooting the breeze with him.... he was great. I asked him a lot of questions and he dispelled a lot of "myths" about turntables... a real down to earth guy. The whole experience made me very appreciative of all the experts I know for my gear... like the folks here on the CS for Carver gear. If you're ever in the need of Technics Turntable work, here's the place I recommend: https://turntablesbycth.com/

That's a nice cartridge. I used to have an Audio Technica LP5 turntable and this cartridge matched up pretty good and I liked the sound. Maybe ask your turntable repair guy which cartridge has the best synergy with your table.

Thank you! That is very helpful!

Hello Robert and welcome to the site. For the most part standard banana plugs are 4mm. I usually opt for getting Nakamichi banana plugs but you will find a ton of other brands out there. The one main thing to keep in mind is wire size that they will work with. The range is usually between 18 and 12 ga for the most part. Can be found on Amazon and eBay to name a few.

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