Building shielded IC's. Should both shield ends be terminated at the RCA, or only one?

Folks, I just found the answer to my question, so you fine people don't need to respond. Thanks anyway.

Regards,
Dan

Hi Dan,

I had almost finished composing the following response a little while ago, prior to your post just above. I then had to leave the computer for a while and when I returned I see that a response is no longer needed. But since I had almost completed it I’ll post it anyway, FWIW:

If there are only two conductors in the cable, namely the shield and a single inner conductor, the shield would have to be connected at both ends.

If there are two conductors within the shield, one of those conductors would be connected to the center pins of both RCA connectors, of course; the other one of those conductors would be connected to the ground shell of both RCA connectors; and the shield would be connected to the ground shell of just one of the RCA connectors.

In the latter situation it would be best IMO to connect the RCA connector which has the shield connected to it to the component supplying the signal. I believe that is the majority view, although over the years I’ve come across a few opinions suggesting the opposite. It’s easy enough to try it both ways, of course, and you might even find that it makes no difference.

Best regards,
-- Al

Actually since no DIY cables are worth the time it takes to make them (let alone the cost of materials) the best solution would be to buy the best already made cables you can find.

@millercarbon I made the vh audio diy fine silver interconnects and found them excellent in both sound and value. Saved me hundreds. Same with the Duelund tinned copper speaker wire that many people are using (including Jim Smith of "get better sound" fame).