un-screwing acoustic zen cables


My Acoustic Zen interconnects have become impossible to remove from my components! The scew-up end-of-cable plugs just will not un-screw. Every single connection has the same problem. I'm now not sure which way to twist to undo them. I've tried pliars and WD40. Nothing will release them. Any similar experiences? Any ideas on how to take off the cables?

I've had so much trouble, the sockets on the pre-amp and CDP are becoming loosened from the cabinet - and one has been damaged :(

Thanks for any help!
nickw

Showing 1 response by ramond

Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey.
When looking at the plug straight on, clockwise to tighten and counter clockwise to loosen.
Remember that if you are looking at the plug from the back of the unit, the opposite applies.
Sounds like you over tightened the locking connectors.
They need to be tightened to a snug fit only. When I tighten locking connectors, 2 fingers are all thats needed.
If they are stubborn to remove, I use one of those rubber grippy mat things used to open jars with.
NO pliers please! NEVER!
Hope this helps.