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RCA interconnects

So, I just received PS Audio Transcendent interconnects. Problem is, I cannot get them to mate with my equipment! Short of destroying the equipment or one's hands, how do you soften these suckers up so they will mate? Is there some trick anyone has discovered that will soften the clamping power? What is the trick?
mindmeat
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sherod
1,690 posts
 

I agree with Elizabeth. Hand tightened to snug is just right. Never use pliers,etc. to tork it on. You can even over-tighten it with your hands and it can be a nightmare getting them off. I had some AZ interconnects that I over-tightened one time and you don't even want to know the damage I did to the connectors just to get them off. I believe the procedure is, clockwise to loosen, counter-clockwise to tighten. Remember, snug is enough. Enjoy your new cables.
unclejeff
1,313 posts
 
Elizabeth as always, speaks truth.
palasr
526 posts
 
Agreed about the degree of tightness required. A little tip: if you do overtighten, the little rubber gripper "pads" for getting tight jar lids open works wonderfully in allowing you to get a good grip. I have several of these cut into 3"long x 3/4"wide strips that are useful for unsticking overly tight binding posts, unscrewing cable housings, etc.
mindmeat OP
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Thanks for all your advice...snug sounds like the good way to go!
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