Speaker jumper cables--a type of sound?

Jumpers on an integrated should make a significant (i.e. easily heard, distinct, immediately noticeable, etc.) difference to the sound of the unit.

The difference can be perceptually every bit as dramatic as a pair of speaker cables being changed. In my experience in order to take a system to its highest performance one MUST work with the jumpers (i.e. remove them and find a suitable set for coordination with the system).

I would not typically encourage a person to use stock jumpers. One should not only consider proper jumpers, but also 1 meter lengths of paired interconnects if available. I have had better results from some interconnects acting as jumpers than shorter, dedicated jumpers. I believe the configuration of the cable takes precedence over the length in terms of what is changed in the sound.

Please read my "Audiophile Law" regarding jumpers on Dagogo.com

http://www.dagogo.com/View-Article.asp?hArticle=261

Of course, the quality of the system will dictate the degree to which the overall change will be appreciable. But, with good equipment the influence of aftermarket jumpers is not to be ignored.

Jumpers are very important. Get rid of the stock ones immediately. I tried a couple of solid metal ones but found the most neutral and pleasing were ones I made myself from the same cable that I use for my speaker cable.

Humanmedia...If you're referring to me, I am not using stock jumpers, but those made by the same fellow who makes my speaker cable.

Used several and locked in on NBS Omega jumpers...they work well with any high end speaker cables. Amazingly clear, dynamic and extended with accurate tonal transfer. They are supreme conduits for passing on the signal with extreme fidelity.

Yes you really want to match the speaker cable with the jumpers. Better yet just biwire.