[skaelin]

When building interconnects a common construction technique is to attach both the shield and neutral leg on one side while leaving the shield unconnected at the other end.  From what I understand, you are supposed to do this on the "source" side of the cable but I have always been a little unsure as to what constitutes the source side.  If you have an interconnect going from a preamp to amp, would the source side be the preamp? 

 

[PXSS]

Correct.
Your source is wherever the signal is coming from.
Check out the Van Den Hul Audio and Video Cable Connector Wiring Diagram PDF.
It has a lot of useful information and diagrams about the proper way to wire your interconnects.

 

[skaelin]

Thanks!