Ideas for short interconnects.

1/2 meter is quite short. Keep in mind that some cable are not flexible.

I am using a half meter Poiema by Ridge street and have it turned 180 deg. no problem.Rigid but very flexible

Make your own, or contact some small builders (such as VH Audio) and ask them to make a custom pair.

Music Direct sells AudioQuest jumpers that you are referring to http://www.amusicdirect.com/products/detail.asp?sku=AAQFPS.

Also, Tara Labs http://tara-labs.com/catalog/catalog_product.asp?ID=B8F4C7E88C59416F89A7E83FABC2FE12

Those are called jumpers and some cable manufacturers make them, Audioquest I think. This may make a significant improvement, there are threads here and/or on Audio Asylum that discuss the immense improvements jumpers like this make for the highly reviewed Creek 5350 SE.
Alternatively, there are small cable makers that advertise on Audiogon that might make a special order set for you.
Good luck,
Arni