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Hi. Thanks for taking time to look at this post.

I have a Kenwood integrated amplifier with a set of input / outputs on the back labeled "Adaptor". I believe this is to allow hook up to another amplifier or maybe equalizer - I'm not sure.

Anyway, the amplifier was originally supplied with a pair of connectors for these input / outputs. Without them I can't receive any music from my speakers. I am currently using an old patch cord in place of the originally supplied connector pieces.

What is my best solution for replacing the original connector pieces?
A high quality patch cord? Is there something else / better? :(
 
Hmm.. not sure what those are exactly.. Do you have the model number for your Kenwood?
 
I believe that Audioquest still makes a small pair of jumpers specifically for this purpose. Check their website and look for a local dealer. Otherwise a decent short RCA cable will work fine.

John
 
What this is is a way to disconnect the pre-amplifier from the power amplifier. This allows you to introduce an external equalizer. It would allow you to use the pre-amp and power-amp separately. Etc.

You need to jumper these two pairs of jacks together, as you know.

The unit came with a nice set of fitted jumpers but they've been lost.

It's no problem. Any shielded jumper will do. I'd suggest simply getting the shortest appropriate cables that Radio Shaft sells.

As long as you keep this connection short and use shielded cable, there is no need to use anything special here. In fact, the "old patch cord" you're using now is probably just fine.
 
Thank you Gentlemen for edifying me. I'm laughing as I write this because it always amazes me the wealth of information available here.

I'm feeling guilty also because although I do post occasionally in a couple areas, I never just visit this forum to participate. I just come here for answers and within a very short period of time I receive expert information.

I'm very appreciative.
 
I replaced the old patch cord with an inexpensive but decent 12" long interconnect. I was very surprised at how much difference this made.
Much better than the old patch cord and the originally supplied jumpers.
A night and day difference - like a whole different set of speakers - amazing.
 
averageguy said:
I replaced the old patch cord with an inexpensive but decent 12" long interconnect. I was very surprised at how much difference this made.
Much better than the old patch cord and the originally supplied jumpers.
A night and day difference - like a whole different set of speakers - amazing.
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Part of this is just from the act of disconnecting and reconnecting the cables. Usually you get some oxidation on your speaker wire and internconnect connections over time. Just unplugging everything and reconnecting it will often give you cleaner connections and better sound.
 
That's what I did - and added a new interconnect for my source and cleaned the inputs on the amp the best I could. It makes sense that would make a difference.
I am so pleased with this system now. Before the sound was muddy and boomy - now it's crisp - detailed -light.
 
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