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I have been upgrading connections on my fairly basic system. I connect my California Audio DX-1 CD to my NAD C320BEE integrated with Blue Jeans LC-1 interconnects. The pre-out, main-in jumpers on the NAD integrated look like little U-shaped plugs in a plastic case. Does it make sense to replace the jumpers with either Audioquest jumpers, or, perhaps, some 0.5 M interconnects?
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I did it as soon as possible with my NAD. Works much better to have a decent IC or custom jumper (as for biwired speakers), as long as that's of some reasonable quality. Even the NAD folks confirmed that for me, but my ears told me well enough.
Thanks for the suggestions.I ordered a pair of Audioquest jumpers. Makes for an inexpensive experiment.
Thanks,
They surely do make a difference. This question has popped up many times on this forum and just about every that has replaced the jumpers with ICs has been pleased with the results. My only words of caution are to select an IC that is fairly flexible to avoid putting unneeded strain on the RCA jacks at the back of the amp. Other inmates have suggested eliminating the jumpers by wiring a bypass internally.
The AQ jumpers will probably work fine but if you've got a good pair of ICs not being used, try those before you spend money. Once you're certain that the ICs make a difference, then you can decide whether or not you want to go cable shopping.
The stock jumpers are usually made of low grade metal.The AudioQuest jumpers would be a very good choice. Heck, just about any IC you might have lying around would be MUCH better than the jumpers.
Alot of guys/gals use 0.5 meter solid silver IC's to make this connection.
Another option is to bypass the Pre-out/Main-in connections all together and make the connections on the internal PCB with solid core silver wire. This would require soldering skills and the ability to navigate the PCB. In addition, this will negate the pre-out/main-in option but if your not planning on utilizing them, this would be the route to go...IMHO.
Cheers,
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