I have used any number of 75ohm, off-the-shelf, BNC-RCA and RC-BNC adapters (often marketed for video use) for S/PDIF connections without any problems. Never paid more than $2 for any of them. What have got to lose?
Confused about adapter for RCA to BNC
OK, I’m sure this will "engender" jokes but I still need some help. I have a digital Coax cable with BNC connectors on both ends. I’m buying a DAC that only has an RCA Coax input, so I need an adapter to, in effect, convert one end of the BNC cable into an RCA. What is this sort of adapter called, exactly? "Female BNC to Male RCA" ?
... and, can anyone recommend a brand/model, send me a link???
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@stuartk - I have the same DAC as you and used a BNC cable (Oyaide 510 ) with adaptors without any problems. Later, I needed a longer cable and purchased another of the same cable except the longer cable had rca connectors. I compared the cable with adaptors vs. the longer cable without adaptors and I heard no difference between the two. Even compared to AES/EBU, I did not hear any reliably consistent differences. USB may be just a tiny bit better sounding, IMO, but the perceived difference may also be personal preference. |
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@stuartk It usually is always better to follow the KISS principal. (Keep it simple...) Adapters, while they work, sooner or later can cause problems. The extra connections on the signal path, potentially cheap construction, and potential impedance mismatches with adapters... So, +1 to carlsbad2 and audphile1, get either a good coax/spidif cable (RCA's) or and AES/EBU. my 2 cents... |
@stuartk Like some others here, for years I’ve used a much cheaper adaptor to the Cardas adaptor you already found with no problems or sonic compromise. Let your brain be your guide, not necessarily what you read. BTW, love your Craftman style home and listening area. |
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