By so doing it acts as a centering guide and also as a heat sink.
If the center pin is overheated it can become off centered and can cause erratic connection problems.
How about female RCA suggestions.
I installed WBT 0210 AgMs female connectors in my Kismet Monos. Bought from Parts Connexion they came in a little plastic bag. Chris says they buy in bulk and that's why no retail packaging.
Anyways I have a hum when connected to my new Audience Au24SX. I can slightly twist the interconnect and it goes away. This is a 90 db hum. Scares the hell out of you. I have a feeling the RCA's are undersized.
They do sound good. Any other suggestions for a pair of great sounding female connectors?
Thanks,
Russ