Bent Audioquest Robin Hood banana plugs


In a misguided venture my son bent the banana plugs on my expensive Robin Hood speaker cables. Can these plugs be straightened out with a pliers or should I replace them or do nothing?  They’re working right now.

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Honestly a bent banana is going to sound the same as a straight one. If you don't mind knowing that it is bent I would do nothing. If visually it annoys you I would straighten it with pliers, putting some fabric between the metal pin and the pliers so you don't scratch it. If you ever sell them I would replace it with a new one first. 

Call Alisdair at AQ and explain the situation. He will give you the best advice.

Bob

I have Furutech plugs..  one ground bent, and slowly tried to straighten it ....it broke off immediately.   I didn't realize they are hollow and attached with a small screw......very soft.