>> I want a way for them to be able to connect things in various  
>> combinations, and [banana patch cords] seems like a flexible way to  
>> do it.

You could use, say, 3.5mm stereo cables with all their leads connected  
together.  Cheap cables, cheap jacks, etc.  And you can reuse them  
later.  Also true of assorted other "mass market" cables.

BillW

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