Yes I know it would be pointless, but thought about making my own lead to prove it.
.....just need a Petaconn plug one end.....
and they want £12.60 postage 
For what it's worth (nothing), a complete (perfectly adequate) lead is only £13.40 from China.....still not worth bothering....anyone tried balanced want to convince me otherwise?
.....just need a Petaconn plug one end.....

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For what it's worth (nothing), a complete (perfectly adequate) lead is only £13.40 from China.....still not worth bothering....anyone tried balanced want to convince me otherwise?