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Hi there,

I have a Wharfdale M5 dvd player and a technics hifi, my hifi is dolby surround but does allow for 6 channel discrete input. It does not have an optical or digital input but does have the same analogue connections on the rear as the M5 has on the back (L front, R front, centre, L rear, R rear, sub).

My question is that I have been looking for single phono-phono leads to connect my M5 to my hifi but they seem fairly hard to find and when I do they are much more expensive then the stereo phono-phono leads.

Am I right in thinking that stereo phono-phono leads are only really 2 mono ones fixed together and that when split they will be 2 mono phono-phono leads?

If I am right in thinking this will I be able to purchase and use stereo phono-phono leads to connect my m5 and hifi together without any problems?

Also I need fairly long lengths of phono-phono leads and they seem to mostly come in 5 metre lengths, I have seen connectors which join these leads together, when using these leads do you have any loss in quality and would you recommend using them?

Thanx for your help as always
Lee

Yes, you`re correct. Stereo phono leads are just two mono ones joined together. There`s really no need to split them either, unless you physically have to - just buy 3 stereo leads, plug them into the 6 sockets at either end, and they`ll work.

I would avoid using extension cables if you can, as they usually result in loss of quality. It`s best to buy a cable that`s long enough in the first place.

Mike

Cheers for that, I thought I was correct in thinking this but couldn`t get a straight answer from anyone I phoned today.

I have just found a website (http://www.techtronics.com) that sells IXOS 175AV 6 RCA to 6 RCA lead which has all 6 connects on one lead, unfortunately it is only 5 metres long and since you said I would be better off avoiding joining leads I have decided against it.

This site does sell 10 metre, premium phono to phono leads for £3.44 (excluding VAT) so I am thinking of purchasing these as I haven`t yet found a site that sells stereo phono to phono leads at this length for this cheap yet.

Can you tell me, will I be able to use the same lead to connect a Subwoofer to my hifi? There is a £6 delivery charge and I figure if I can use this same lead I might as well buy 7 leads now rather then order 6 now and 1 later and have to pay 2 lots of delivery charges.

Cheers once again for your help
Lee