One of my RCA jacks has come undone. I can still push it back into place and it works, but I think the pair ought to be replaced. Can someone recommend a good choice? I’ve looked on Moon, Cableco, PartsConn, and the variations are confusing.

Have you looked to see if you can tighten it? I like to use Furutech or WBT. Furutech, WBT, KLEI, and ETI Connectors - VH Audio Audiophile connectors by Furutech, WBT, ETI,and KLEI for RCA, XLR, DIN, BNC and headphone cables. Scroll down until you see the …

The outer conductor has pulled off of it and the small plastic tube just falls out. I can stick it all back into place but it’s not firm and just hangs as the cable weighs down on it. I guess I could solder the connector back on? Or glue it?

From an old thread… [image] Loose rca jack on DS DACs hi all i just purchased a brand new DS a few days ago and am very happy with the SQ of Yale. Tonight I was doing some comparisons with my other DACs and when I pulled out my rca cables from the rca analogue outputs, t…

I’ve owned 3 different PS Audio DAC models and that’s happened to all 3. I can’t remember for sure but it seems to me on the DS Sr you have to replace the entire output board because the jacks are soldered to it? I’m pretty sure they sent me one and I installed it. I believe they also recommend just…

Yes, this is exactly what has happened. The head, or outer conductor, just pulls off with the cable. I stick it back on but it still hangs flimsy. So you can’t just replace the sockets, you have to replace the whole board? Is superglue a good idea?

OK, I’ve read the other thread. I feel hesitant about the superglue. I just sent an email to PSA, asking if the repair/replace option is still available. I recently replaced the transformers with the Edcor 4400 so I wouldn’t want to replace the whole board if it can be avoided.

PS said their only option is to send in the entire unit for a minimum cost of $750. They said superglue was a decent alternative. Have any of you fixed the socket this way? How did you apply the glue? Maybe just in one spot by the base?

I’d put a very small dab on at least 2 sides.

Wow. 750…. I’d opt for the superglue.

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