Can I use component video cable for audio?

[DVDIT]

Can I use a 75-ohm impedance component video cable as audio interconnect to connect preout from my receiver to external amplifier for vertical bi-amp configuration?

 

[MDS]

Yes, in fact if you go buy cables that are specifically labelled for audio use there is a high probability that they will be the exact same cable as the component video cables except for the color coding on the RCA connector.

 

[DVDIT]

Yes, in fact if you go buy cables that are specifically labelled for audio use there is a high probability that they will be the exact same cable as the component video cables except for the color coding on the RCA connector.

Thanks. Another question for you. I searched the net for 6' Y-adapter cable in order split the signal form receiver and connect directly to the amp. I was only able to find very short length y-adapter cables not in 6', why? Isn't it better to use one y cable instead of using a y-adapter and then an RCA cable?

 

[jaxvon]

The loss is so negligible that it isn't worth your time to find one. Just grab a good quality adapter and be done with it.

 

[DVDIT]

The loss is so negligible that it isn't worth your time to find one. Just grab a good quality adapter and be done with it.

Ok then, should I pick up one with cable or solid piece of metal?

 

[jaxvon]

Your choice. Get whatever you think will work better in your application.

 

[goodman]

I have read that you should not use audio cables to make a component video connection (the higher frequencies of the video signal need better shielding), but I think it's okay to use video cable to make audio connections. I just did, using two sets of component video cables to make the 5.1 analog audio connection between a universal DVD player and a receiver. Still, I would like to hear from someone with more technical knowledge than I possess.

 

[jaxvon]

Goodman, you're spot on. Video cables are rated for a higher bandwidth (range of frequencies) than plain ol' audio cables. Thus, they have no problems transmitting an audio signal.