Interconnects--How Important is a Tight RCA Fit?


I bought a new preamp and one of the inputs doesn't hold the RCA plug as tightly as the others....however, the contact is sufficient to produce continuous sound......is tightness here a big deal?
halbrian
snug is fine...when to tight such as the old RS RCA plugs where you needed 2000lbs of pull to release there grip.They don't have to be super tight.Just a snug contact.
Snug is fine. You might try applying subtle presure to the RCA so that it closes or pinches in if the design allows for that such as barrell connectors or Monster turbine rca's or similar.
Agree squeeze the RCA outer shell fingers a bit..
Many types use a set of split fingers to grip the Female chassis RCA. Some chassis RCA are bigger than others. The bigger ones bend out the fingers, then, when you use that cord on a normal one, it can be loose.