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anyone else hate locking RCAs?

I find that whenever I tighten a locking RCA connector even a little bit, it becomes a battle (and one that I fear will result in casulties -- the rca connectors, the cable, the rca inptus). Lately, I find myself unwilling to tighten them at all. And then the barrels are always falling off and getting lost. Just give me a nice regular connector any day.
dgaylin
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yogiboy
5,763 posts
 
I agree with you,total overkill,hate them.
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syntax
2,193 posts
 
Well, I don't use these locking (WBS for example) RCAs anymore. I replaced all with Eichmann Plugs. Super connection.
pops
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Couldn't agree more, the nexgen are a real PITA, 1 quarter turn and the barrel falls off!
bdgregory
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I agree too, though some brands are better than others. I have some that work fine. The other problem is they are all too bulky - even the ones that lock/unlock with ease. On a crowded preamp back panel this is another challenge when swapping gear.
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