Originally Posted by
ScottO
I did call Ascend and ask what's the maximum gauge, and the rep said that's the first time he'd been asked that question.
The Ascend rep was able to confirm that the binding post holes are 5mm, and the 14 ga. cable Ascend sells fits the posts when it is twisted in pairs for an effective gauge of 11.2.
But that still doesn't answer my question about 10-gauge....
-- Scott
i'm running the 11.2 cable from ascend (with the wires twisted together), and they fit pretty easily in the binding posts bare. i'm not sure how much thicker 10 gauge would be, but i don't think you'd have a problem. don't quote me on that, though...
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