> Considering that you don't suffer from corrosion, a gas tight connection, 
 > metal to metal is the best. One that is comprised of the least amount of 
 > devices is always the best, so, being sans spades or banannas is the best. 
 > Have you considered silver soldering the ends of the wire? Just a thought. 
 > Something like Wonder solder should do the trick.
       Although expensive by comparison, silver solder is all I use for audio 
and what little soldering I find I have to do for computers and their cables.
Good stuff!
Cheers, John
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