[Shootinputin187]

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That's really up to you, honestly.
 
For the plug, you could always use something like this to make the cable removable.

One for each side? would it work? what you have to solder the plug into then?

 

[liquidzoo]

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One for each side? would it work? what you have to solder the plug into then?

Could do one for each side or use it single sided (if that's how your cans are set up now).  If you're using one on each side, it might be better to get something like this and use mono plugs for each side of the cable.
 
To solder them in, you would either use the existing wire inside the cans or replace it.  There's plenty of people who have done both (I'm not one of them, yet) and would be able to help.

 

[cogsand gears]

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LOD for Nano2 in the jack are two capacitors
 

Must be pretty small caps.

 

[Benjamin6264]

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I hope you dont mind asking but what kind of wiring are on those denons. Where could i possibly get this?

 
This looks like Jena Labs Ultrawire. There are many similar wires though.

 

[Shootinputin187]

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Could do one for each side or use it single sided (if that's how your cans are set up now).  If you're using one on each side, it might be better to get something like this and use mono plugs for each side of the cable.
 
To solder them in, you would either use the existing wire inside the cans or replace it.  There's plenty of people who have done both (I'm not one of them, yet) and would be able to help.

If i would do that, can i make them balaced? If i use XLR plugs on each side?

 

[Bad and Quiet]

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I'm new to this whole 'DIY Cable' thing, but I decided to give it a try this past weekend.  I needed an interconnect to go between my Schiit Modi and my amplifier, and after browsing quite a few pages from this thread (I gave up after about 250) settled on the following:
 
I used 16 strands of solid copper that I sheathed individually with #1 paracord in both red and black (that part took the longest) and then weaved them together using a cross-whip weave style I picked up after studying pictures of Jena Labs speaker cables.  I began with all the red on one side and the black on another, and ended the same way.  I think it turned out pretty good, and it sounds great.
 
Although, to be honest, this was just a proof-of-concept.  I've never woven (or braided, for that matter) anything before this, nor had I ever soldered anything.  This one is really just a temporary solution.  I learned a lot making this cable, and will probably make another, more permanent solution using silver wire and higher-quality RCA plugs.
 
 

 

 
My little boy was holding the end of the cable in this picture.  He really wanted to help out!
 

 
The cables connected to my current setup (I'm a teacher, and this is on the desk in my classroom.)
 

 

 
Nice job!
Where you bought such a small sleeving?

 

[SeanDavid010]

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Nice job!
Where you bought such a small sleeving?

At the Army Surplus store.  If you're looking for it online, I think they call it 'Type 1' paracord.

 

[liamstrain]

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If i would do that, can i make them balaced? If i use XLR plugs on each side?

Either the mono plugs on each side, or mini-xlr plugs on each side will let you do balanced. You would need a 4 pin mini-xlr or other connector on the amp side (and of course, a balanced amp, or adapter for single ended use). 

 

[Toxic Cables]

Anyone have any tips on a good solder fume extractor, mine just packed out on me and i need another ASAP.

 

[liquidzoo]

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Anyone have any tips on a good solder fume extractor, mine just packed out on me and i need another ASAP.

Didn't even know they made those...I always just solder next to a partially cracked window.
 
Amazon only seems to have 4, all basically the same design, and 1 looks like only a filter.

 

[Anthony1]

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Anyone have any tips on a good solder fume extractor, mine just packed out on me and i need another ASAP.

 
 
 
I have this one and its been fine. Would buy it again when and if it dies.
 
http://www.photonage.com.au/micron-fume-extractor-all-metal-240vac-and-ball-bearing-fan-p-2859.html

 

[Toxic Cables]

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I have this one and its been fine. Would buy it again when and if it dies.
 
http://www.photonage.com.au/micron-fume-extractor-all-metal-240vac-and-ball-bearing-fan-p-2859.html

Thanks for the recommendations, i have actually used this one before and found that it still lets some smoke escape if it's not very close to where you are soldering, in which case it can get in the way.
 
I am thinking of getting one of these, has anyone used them before. I like the idea of the tube as i can adjust it and have it close to where i am soldering.
 
http://www.conrad-uk.com/ce/en/product/588334/SOLDER-SMOKE-SUCTION-BVX-101
 
http://www.conrad-uk.com/ce/en/product/582579/Solder-Fume-Extraction-WFE-2ES-Kit/?ref=detview1&rt=detview1&rb=2
 
This also seems like it would have been a good option, but i think you need to have a Ersa station to plug it in to, so will not work with my MX5020.
 
http://www.conrad-uk.com/ce/en/product/588185/Ersa-Fume-Extraction-Ea55-I-Complete/?ref=detview1&rt=detview1&rb=2

 

[Armaegis]

Overkill project... build a raised perforated table platform with a fan/pump attached, so it sucks the fumes down while working. We have something like this in one of the labs where they do a lot of welding. 

 

[TrollDragon]

Or do like us grizzled old electronic repair veterans do, don't breath in the fumes... Just blow them away...

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[Toxic Cables]

Thanks lads, decided to go with the Metcal. Those who don't have an extractor should really consider getting one. I remember when i first started DIY, used to get a real bad headache when soldering, until i got one of these.