SME 3009 S2 Improved connector

[rangioran]

My 3009 four pin connector (which presents the two RCA phono leads to the amp) is beginning to deteriorate. I know that I can purchase a new 'can' that will permit direct connection via RCA phono's to the bottom of the tone arm however, I'd rather keep it original if possible.
Has anyone any experience / suggestions?

[struth]

My one has got pretty loose but is whole otherwise; its a common problem alas. I have seen recently a nice circular 5 pin din system being fitted to replace the crappy one sme made. There are pics of it somewhere( think it was on one of The Barbarian's threads.)

[Barry]

My 3009 four pin connector (which presents the two RCA phono leads to the amp) is beginning to deteriorate. I know that I can purchase a new 'can' that will permit direct connection via RCA phono's to the bottom of the tone arm however, I'd rather keep it original if possible.
Has anyone any experience / suggestions?

In what way is it beginning to deteriorate? The pins are silver plated and tarnish easily. Give them a clean. Also tighten up the earth 'socket' clip on the plug that engages with the thimble on the arm socket.

[The Barbarian]

You also need to devise a way to clamp the connector to the arm better aswell. These connector are a pain in the arse imho. Im forever cleaning mine..

I always prefer to keep things original but mine is going get the SME Phono mod ASAP.. However i do need to swap out the Sockets that come with the modded unit..