<p>A spring loaded electrical connector system includes a socket contact (14) with at least one biasing element (20). The socket extends along a first axis (A) and has a base (18) and a plurality of tines (16) which extend out from the base (18) and are arranged around the first axis (A) to define a passage with an open end (17). The biasing element (20) biases at least one of the plurality of tines (16) towards the first axis.</p>