Is it possible to remove the banana plug on my speaker cable?

[aceplayer]

Hi,
 
My pioneer A32r integrated amp would not accept the banana plug terminated on my spekaer cable
 
Is it possible to remove the banana plug? (Or is it okay I just cut off the part with the termination on?)
 
Thank you

 

[GreatDane]

Yes,it should be fine to cut it off and use the bare wire.

 

[aceplayer]

Thanks
I just did so and it worked
However, I reckon that bare wire might result in some oxidation problem? What could I do to it?

 

[GreatDane]

It will take a long time most likely before the oxidation gets bad at which point you could just cut it off and strip to expose new wire. You could also "tin" the bare wire with solder if you have a gun.

 

[aceplayer]

Is it there any tutorial to the process?

 

[GreatDane]

If you Google "tinning a wire" or similar you should fine plenty of youtube videos. It's a easy process but there are some simple steps to make it work.

 

[sokolov91]

Oxidation IIRC doesn't effect impedance at all so it is not really an issue just a cosmetic thing. Nothing to worry about really.
 
You can also solder on spades of various shapes that might work better.

 

[JRG1990]

when it does start to oxidide, treat it with some de-oxit , i recommend blue horizon clean-it .