Abstract: A resilient-loaded connector, which includes a receptacle and an adapter. The receptacle has a body and a center contact received inside the body. The adapter has a plug that includes a body and a central contact mounted in the body with an insulator being interposed. The body of the receptacle has an internal surface including a first tapered surface, a second tapered surface and a cylindrical surface between the first and second tapered surfaces. The adapter also includes a resilient structure. The central contact of the plug of the adapter has at least one slot that is configured to cooperate with the central contact of the receptacle. The central contact of the receptacle is for instance received inside the central contact of the plug.