hard to attach RCA cables?

bikezappa
bikezappa Posts: 2,463
edited July 2005 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Does this bother any one but me? Many of the RCA cable connections are very difficult to attach to the amp, CD and pre amp. The jacks appear to be to small to attach and require much pushing. I'm worried that I could damage the electronics. I have seen this with many brands of RCA jacks both cheap and small but mostly with the more expensive types.
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited July 2005
    yup me too. my preferred method is a sledge hammer. that really does the trick;)

    really though, minor twisting as I apply pressure has kept me out of trouble.

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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    A lot of the expensive types have "locking RCA's", they need to be unsrewed a little, then put on, then tightened.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,648
    edited July 2005
    Mine have locking RCA's, wouldn't have it any other way.
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  • nellis8166
    nellis8166 Posts: 292
    edited July 2005
    A snug fit is a good thing.
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited July 2005
    Never had any problems like that but then again the only high end cables I've used are a set of kimber heros with locking wbts.
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,530
    edited July 2005
    The only problematic RCA plugs I know of are the Monster Cable "grip of death" plugs, which can damage gear by leaving scratches. Most of mine are XLR or WBT locking RCA's, or the Canare RCA plugs Bluejeanscable uses. No problems with those at all.
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  • labrat
    labrat Posts: 120
    edited July 2005
    I have had the M* cable "grip of death" that actually ripped the rca plug out of the back of a vintage Pioneer receiver. If you are careful and make sure you are twisting and not just pulling they don't seem to be an issue. Just be careful as it sucks when you end up with a piece of the avr in your hand.

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