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RCA plugs that don't fit.

I've had problems with numerous interconnects lately that have WBT or WBT style locking RCA's. The connectors have been so tight that they won't fit on the jacks on back of my eqipment. This has happened on various types of equipment, and my only solution has been to unscrew the barrel of the connector and attach the cable without it. Has anyone else had similar problems and is there a solution I'm missing. The most important thing is not breaking the connectors on the back of my equipment while maintaining a secure connection.
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paulwp
585 posts
 
I've never seen one that you couldnt loosen by unscrewing to get on and then tighten (don't overtighten) on the jack. Unlike those Radio Shack cables that you use at your peril.
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
I had the same problem with Cardas RCA. These RCA plugs weren't solid ahd had a "6-teeth" structure. I inserted a wire pliers inside and streched(very carefully) the opposite "teeth" on each plug.
sean
6,231 posts
 
While i've never had such a severe problem as you mention, i have had some RCA's that are very, very tight fits. As Paulwp mentions, i've never seen a locking or "clamping" connector that could not be loosened up enough to slide it on. Most of my problems have been with non-locking RCA's that were either "under sized" on purpose (trying to make the most contact area possible) or simply not machined right to begin with. Sean
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