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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
pops
2,275 posts
 
Couldn't agree more, the nexgen are a real PITA, 1 quarter turn and the barrel falls off!
bdgregory
1,716 posts
 
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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jtwrace
443 posts
 
My DH Labs (Revelation) work great!
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ncarv
983 posts
 
I have no problem with the Transparent or the MIT's I've tried. Maybe you're tightening them too much? They only require a very slight pressure to lock, and a minimal turn to unlock.
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kr4
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I dislike RCAs and friction-fit connectors, in general. That is why I use balanced XLRs as much as possible. Clicks in positively. Push release and pull out. EZ.

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