MP3 Player Leads

[spaceyangel]

What kind of lead do I need to listen to my MP3 player through my stereo?

Can anyone help me?

[chazza55]

ok - this is partially dependant on your stereo.

To connect to your mp3 player, you will almost defintely need a 3.5mm Stereo plug (jack).

On the other end, you would most likely need 2 x RCA connections (phono connections)

see this link:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-5MM-STEREO-TO-2X-RCA-PHONO-AUDIO -LEAD-MALE-MALE-1-2m_W0QQitemZ5806488157QQcategoryZ295QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If your stereo does not have this RCA connection (it would be labelled "AUX" or "Line IN") then you may have to make do with a microphone connection if you have one.

If you need to use a microphone socket, then it would most likely be another stereo connector. (either 3.5mm or 6.25mm)

Out of preference, always try to use a LINE IN or an AUX as these have predefined levels and are less likely to distort.

Microphone inputs are also dependant on the volume and equaliser on your mp3 player.

[tomd]

In some cases the aux input is also labelled "Video".

[Hammer]

Assuming you've got a half decent separates stereo, you'll need a 3.5mm jack on one end and 2 RCAs on the other, like chazza says. You can get these in Tesco for less than �2.

[bruce5755]

Just wanted to say thankyou to Hammer, after reading this thread I was just about to go and order one from   e-buyer and pay �2 for the privelage, but decided to go to my local Tesco Extra (open 24 Hrs) at 1.00 this morning!  And now I am enjoying all my favourite tracks on my mp3 as I type this!  BTW it was �1.97 + petrol (about �5.00 for a 2 mile trip.lol).

[Hammer]

No probs, glad to be of help. I only know cos I bought one myself at the weekend!