Good point Herman - Though, I am purposely experimenting; at $8.00 a cable I can afford to be reckless..
So far Take-5 Audio in Canada has had great success with his customers using 10$ Schurter connectors that ironically provide better wire-connector than many of the expensive ones. contacts.http://www.takefiveaudio.com/mall/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=78&cat=Schurter
Apparently, many of his very high end customers (who could and have afforded the best) have used this configuation in their digital - for 2 years straight.
I'm going to get Take-5 to make me one - but still open to further comments.