Wow....I seemed to have forgotten about this thread.
Sorry about that, sthayashi.
Ok after a bit of experimenting and garnering info from around the net...here's a break down on using Canare ends and the various die's and ends you need for Belden and Canare cable. Some of the info for suggestions on what wire for digital cable and for interconnects was found on Blue Jeans site as well as
Jon Risch's site. Yes...I already know he has his detractors here....to bad, as I feel he does contribute to the audio world in a way that the naysayers don't.
Anyway.....IF you just feel you CAN'T solder...(it's really not that hard..really!) or you just like the looks of the crimp on ends...(Canare ends really ARE nice!) then here's some info on where to get the tools and ends.
First off the handle. You can use the Parts Express handle and save a wad...Remember to increase the crimp squeeze by resetting the dial to about it's third setting on the handle. This is about right for the two different dies if your going to use multiple cables....
www.***************** Part number 360-680 for the handle.
The dies...You can save some money by using the Paladin dies with the Parts Express handle.
Paladin
Die number 2649 and number 2657
Westlake Electronics listed above, sells both dies. This company has GREAT service...
The rest of my post is just copied and pasted from a hoge poge of things I've posted before....
Beldon Cable 89259
Use Canare RCAP-C4F Paladin
Die number 2649
Belden Cable 1505f for flexible digital cables.
Use Canare RCAP-c42 Paladin
Die number 2649
Belden Cable 1694a and 1695a for digital cables. Probably better than 1505 f but not flexible.
Use Canare RCAP-C53 Paladin die # PA2657 .........[quote End]
I saw from other sites that the die for Canare RCAP-C53 was the paladin 2649, you stated to use 2657, which one is better to buy.
Kindly appreciate your help
Shyla
