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DIY Jumper Suggestions

I would like to make a DIY jumper cable for my Mirage OMD 28's.  My speaker cables are NBS Omega IV which are already configured in biwire, but the OMD28's have 3 terminals on the back ("tri-wired").  Seeing that the length will be very short, I am able to go "flat out" on these jumpers ie buy some really nice wire.  Does anyone have wire suggestions?  I was either considering a very low gauge (8awg) silver plated military wire or something like Mundorf gold/silver wire.  Any tips appreciated.  Thanks.
tomask6
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akg_ca
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IMO..... keep it simple to retain optimal synergy ...., full stop.

Go invest in the same brand / same model OEM factory jumpers 

Anything less is a full compromise with added unknown risks that you already know;  as evidenced by the existence of your post in the first place.
dgarretson
2,394 posts
 
Dead soft .999 silver 8awg or 10awg round wire from Rio Grande on-line. No degradation associated with spades or solder joints. The 8awg has the right stiffness to hold a complete curve around the binding post.
peter_s
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How about pre out/ amp in jumpers for integrated amps (eg NAD)?
czarivey
4,494 posts
 
use solid copper wire 8awg links. Most of Home Depot stores won't even charge dime for those 2 tiny little links.
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stereo5
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I would go with the same brand cable.  I had bad luck mixing speaker cables on a pair of bi-wired speakers.  The mids and highs seemed disconnected from the bass.
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