Audio Note's instructions regarding the shielding refers to the fact that with factory terminated AN-L cable they connect the shield surrounding both signal wires to just one leg of the wire. Generally this is done a few inches before the amp end of the cable connection. You'll see 2-3" of heat shrink covering the area where the shield is connected near the amp end of the cable.
If you are just re-terminating with new spades or bananas and have de-soldered the wire from the old connectors, just solder the wire to the new connectors in the same way the previous connectors were and you should be fine. You can always e-mail Audio Note for further clarification. They usually respond quickly.
If you are just re-terminating with new spades or bananas and have de-soldered the wire from the old connectors, just solder the wire to the new connectors in the same way the previous connectors were and you should be fine. You can always e-mail Audio Note for further clarification. They usually respond quickly.