Wiring a 6 channel audio with a 2 channel RCA

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The discussion focuses on wiring a 6-channel audio system with a 2-channel RCA output for a PS3. The user aims to create a switching box to alternate between a 5.1 audio system and the PS3, utilizing 3.5mm stereo phone jacks for the 6-channel input and RCA connectors for the output. The user identifies the need for a Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) switch to manage the independent wiring of the audio systems. The conversation highlights the challenges of maintaining signal integrity while switching between the two audio sources.

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Hi folks, I'm wanting to buy a PS3 but have nowhere to plug in my audio except through a 5.1 system that's already being used by my PC. So, I decided to make a little box to wire up the two together and switch between them. But I'm having trouble with the switch... here's a nice picture in paint of what I want to do:

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The 6 channel in and out are both sets of 3 3.5mm stereo phone jacks (female) and the RCA is well... RCA left & right female. The RCA would be wired the appropriate left or right side for all 3 output jacks, giving stereo sound through all speakers

I figured I needed a SPDT switch, but how do I wire up a switch to change between sets of wires that need to stay independent of each other?
 
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Just to follow up, this is what I came up with:

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