I have recently culled my iTunes library to around 30 000 songs - leaving only those that I would care to listen to over and over. I am quite pedantic about new purchases now and like to preview before I buy, a complete change from my youth where I was a conspicuous consumer. . . Musical...

Had a similar problem with mine. Had to re-solder and insulate 3.5mm plug. Not a job for the faint hearted either.

I would love to post an image of my beloved XA 5 ES but the family I loaned it to love it even more than I did. . . .