Can someone please describe the difference between banana plugs vs. pin sockets for speaker cables? I have never seen either except in certain photos that really don't clarify. What are the pro's and cons to either one? I have a NAD C270 amp, and I don't think I can use banana plugs because the manual only mentions spade or pin sockets or bare wire. The speakers will be M60's. I see that Axiom sells banana plugs for its bulk wire but not pin sockets. Can you tell me where I can get some good pin sockets?

Thanks in advance for your help.


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