Jumpers for Integrated Amps: What are you guys using?


Hi Folks,

I just recently picked up a Creek 5350SE integrated amp and I’ve started doing a little reading on the subject of pre-out/main-in jumpers. I’m looking for some recommendations for the 5350SE and wanted to ask what you guys use? Since essentially the jumpers separate the preamp and amp, should this be treated as physical separates and therefore, should I just use another pair of interconnects? I do have a 5 inch pair of Kimber PBJ’s on the way as I read these work well with the Creek. All you Creek owners out there... what are you using? Anything?

The same thread also recommended Kimber Silver Streak with the WBT connectors, but that will get more costly. I wonder if Kimber makes these custom? And, speaking of silver interconnects, I’m currently using DH Labs Q-10 speaker cable on my Vandersteens, and Air Matrix interconnects on my Naim CD3.5. Since DH Labs made my custom Naim DIN to RCA cables, I asked about pre/main jumpers. They shortest they can make them is 14-16 inches. Should I keep everything brand consistent at this length?

I’ve also read about how this one guy bought a 1/8 inch solid silver rod and made his own u-shaped jumpers (modeled after his factory u-jumpers) and the sound was incredible. Anyone ever try that?

Thanks... JSB
jsbach1685

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JSBACH, Wow! I, too recently acquired a Creek 5350SE; so I'm really, really, really anxious to  read your observations! How do you like it so far? What were you using before?

I have about 20 days to decide to keep mine or stick with my Rotel RX-1052 receiver. It's still a tight race; but I'm not sure the Creek has reached it's full potential. It sounded sweeter yesterday than it has up to now. Could it need a new break-in period after a prolonged period of no use?

PLEASE let us know if the PBJs are an improvement and if so where you got them. I can't find them on the Kimber site.
@jsbach1685

I see a 5350SE newly listed elsewhere. What happened?
jpjqco at gmail
Very helpful! I'll try copper ICs on my Rotel before I decide to keep the Creek.