the problem with electra glide interconnects is that the are not designed to be taken in and out of systems the way many of do. the must be handled with care (more that most intercons) i replaced the cheap rca's and i mean cheap, with moonglo rca's from nordost. the first time i listened to them i thought i had errored, however after a brief break in period they are now some of the most enjoyable intercons i have ever heard, and yes i have heard SPM, Quattro fil, black silk,audio majik, synergestic etc. these guys are good.