Jdombrow has the right advice. If the ICs are really stuck on tight - use TWO pliers. One to turn the RCA barrel and the other to hold the rest of the cable in place so it doesnt spin along with the RCA barrel.
Rubber/duct tape will prevent the rca from getting scratched.
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