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Jeff D

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I'm looking to first just do audio and digital interconnects.

After researching I've decided the Belden 1694A seems like a good choice. My shortest runs will be maybe 1.5' and up to 2m or so.

At the moment I'm thinking about the canare RCAP-C53 for the crimp on ends.

My die is either going to be a Paladin 2045 or a Paladin 2449, or ideal 30-578 or 30-570 depends on what is the easiest to find.

The questions are these:
1) Anyone have problems with or recommendations on the die set?

2) Should I spend the cash on the canare 5-1 stripper? I'm leaning toward it with all the coax I strip.

3) A friend suggested using hot glue around the cable/end under the shrinkwrap for stability. Anyone have any ideas if this is a good/bad idea?

4) Are there any other choices besides the canare RCA-C53's? Maybe something good from PartsExpress?

5) I've heard the Ideal Crimpmaster and the Paladin 1300 crimper can use the same diesets is this true?

6) I need recommendations on component video cable. I've seen the Canare V-C series cable talked about. I think that will carry the canare price tag and may be too $$$, but 3 cables for one might be cost effective...

Thanks!
 

David A. Frattaroli

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I have the Canare crimper and stripper and can say they are worth their weight in gold. I know some will challenge you to justify the cost but I don't think you should have to. They work great. I've used mine to make many cables.
 

Jeff D

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I've really been thinking about the canare stripper, it sounds like worth the weight in gold.

Anyone know of other crimp on connectors?
Any other answers to my other questions?
 

RonM

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Jeff,
If you just need a short run of Canare V3-5CFB and don't want to buy the minimum order length I've got some extra cable...send me a PM if your interested.

If your doing alot of cuts the canare stripper is a must
 

Jeff D

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I bit the bullet and went with the canare stripper, not cheap! I'll post how I feel after I use it on the cable I bouth. That should be a week or so.

I'm having some surgery tomrrow, maybe the cable will arrive while I'm ordered to stay away from work. Can't work... doctor's orders! =)

Ron I sent a PM a few days ago and followed up with an email minutes ago.
 

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