[revan]

Hi everyone,

I received my new interconnects from Outlaw and secured them to my NAD L40 on Monday. I wanted to try plugging them into a different spot and can't get them unlocked, am I being stupid - these things are on solid. Am I turning them the right way (facing the back, counterclockwise)?

Revan

 

[antness]

This is what I don't like about the locking jacks, they can be hard to remove and you risk damaging your equipment....keep trying but be careful.

 

[revan]

Exactly - I broke the RCA off of a TV once trying to unscrew one of these things. The real problem is how close the two jacks are - I don't have any room.

Revan

 

[JMT]

That is one of my "issues" with the Outlaws. Even if they weren't so large, locking them down sometimes creates a "contact cement" effect that makes them a bitch to remove. Add to that the fact that on some components (the NAD C541i for example) they actually rub together that makes removal dicey at best. BE CAREFUL!!! You can easily screw up the jack's ground connection if you end up twisting the jacks while trying to remove the damn cables.

 

[fyrfytrhoges]

my suggestion will be obvious after reading the last few posts. I have the outlaws and an nad 541i, when putting the outlaws on be sure not to tighten the locking caps too tight, if you do you will have a hell of a time getting them off, I found this out the hard way myself, fortunately I did not break anything in the process. there is no reason to tighten them more than a minimal hand tight, don't crank them down!

 

[revan]

So would you guys go so far as using pliers to loosen, wrapped to avoid scratching? The thought scares the hell out of me, since it is alot easier to apply too much force.

Revan

 

[JMT]

I wouldn't advise it. But, if you have no other choice, BE CAREFUL!!!! Do not let the jack twist at all. I would just as soon hack the damn cable connector and call it a $50.00 lesson than screw up my amp.

 

[antness]

This is a long shot, but what if you put some heat on the plug? Metal expands

 

[jude]

Try to rotate the component to get it into a position for better leverage if you can. Once in a decent position (hopefully you can get it into a decent position for a little leverage), make sure to try working both cables, as one might be looser than another. If the Outlaw cable has a strain relief aft of the locking collar, then grab onto that with one hand while you attempt to turn the collar with the other (holding the strain relief, if there is one, will help keep the jack from turning as you do this).

If you get one of the cables removed, then you'll have a much easier time removing the other.

Yeah, I know -- I've got a keen sense of the obvious; but, hey, at this point, if you're going to seriously consider cutting it off, any suggestion (no matter how obvious) is worth a try.

 

[revan]

Guys - thanks for all your suggestions. I'm going to grab one of those rubber "no-slip" grip thnigs and try that.

Revan

 

[cyclingasronomer]

yeah, be careful for sure. i twisted the wires inside my amp and had to get it repaired. it ain't a nice feelin'!

 

[HappymaN]

I use the Outlaws, but don't tighten them at all once they're connected. I just twist the barrel until the end of the RCA plug is showing, then connect it to the component. I highly doubt tightening offers any noticable sonic benefits.

 

[BaronJack]

I had this same problem when I first got my outlaws. I no longer use the locking mechanism.

 

[Czilla9000]

Quote:

Originally posted by antness This is a long shot, but what if you put some heat on the plug? Metal expands

Good idea...all materials (not just metal) expand under heat. (however, if you end up breaking something....don't blame me!!)

 

[Maxvla]

be careful with the heat. undoubtedly there is plastic right around where you you will be heating.