On 31 May 2005 18:53:53 -0700, "ScottW" wrote:

I call 'em tighty... an overly tight monster interconnect cost me a
solder joint on my preamp. They suck.

Did your preamp have a socket supported only by the circuit board, not
firmly mounted to the chassis? This happens a lot on domestic
equipment. Even expensive audiophile stuff. You'd think the price
would cover a few pennies for a proper mounting.