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    LisaB4657 Posts: 3,662, Reputation: 534
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    Nov 9, 2011, 02:28 PM
    Connecting an Ipod to a home stereo?
    How would I connect an Ipod to a home stereo? I have an Ipod Touch 2nd gen. 8 gig and a Pioneer VSX-80TXV.

    Pioneer used to make a universal Ipod dock but it's no longer available and I don't think it's compatible with the Ipod Touch even if I could find one.

    I read somewhere that I should be able to connect via cable but I'm not sure what kind of cable I should be looking for.
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    Nov 9, 2011, 03:11 PM
    All iPods have a universal connector across the entire range, so one size does fit all.

    Now you have a couple of ways to do this.
    1/ Simple iPod to stereo via a standard phone cable.
    Something like this would do it

    http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Cable-iP...876562&sr=8-23

    2/ get a iPod dock.
    These are simple a set of speakers that you can pull the Ipod directly into.
    There's many different designs to choose from.
    Ipod Docks from Amazon

    Hopefully this give you some ideas.
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    Nov 9, 2011, 03:23 PM
    Thanks, Curly. But my stereo doesn't have a USB port. I've been doing some research and I think I found the cable that I need. It's a mini-stereo plug on one end and 2 RCA plugs on the other end. Now I'm shopping. :)
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    Nov 9, 2011, 03:36 PM
    The one I pictured above has both USB and normal Phono.
    The Large plug on the other end is the iPod connector I described.
    Keeps your options open that way ;)

    There's loads to choose from..

    The one you describe takes the headphone output from the iPod and then inturn to the stereo.
    If you have a Best Buy, or similar near you, might be worth a visit and look see.
    Always helps to physically have these things in your hand if you are unsure.

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