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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???

 

 

 

stuartk

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oddiofyl
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Wireworld Wires will make you a cable with BNC on one end and RCA on the other.  I bought one for a clock to DAC and it is much better than an adapter.   

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oddiofyl
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Some adapters are 50 Ohm and Some are 75 Ohm so be aware if you use an adapter,  you need a 75 Ohm 

I would go with a factory made cable

https://wireworldcable.com/products/starlight-10-coaxial-digital-audio-cable?variant=47931732623656&country=US&&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&srsltid=AfmBOooTBKmwaWEZNWx1JI9tvdkcsAFhzzEJ4_cDKSOSLG__ZoD2CX6mpno

 

They make higher grades , this is an example. 

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oddiofyl
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If you order one they are available as BNC to RCA or RCA to BNC.   If the source is RCA and the DAC is BNC you want a RCA to BNC.   It has to do with the grounding I believe. 

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