rca to bnc adaptors- does it hurt the sound??

I need a bnc/bnc digital cable- if I use an rca and use the adaptor -will this degrade the sound quality?? Also any thoughts on cable for Zanden 5000 MK.IV DAC to the Ensemble Dirando transport- thanks,gary

bebop8610-11-2004 3:26pm

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sattothestars Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 233 posts 10-11-2004 at 09:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The adapters will change the actual ohms.So if you have a 75 Ohm cable and add the adapter it will change it.
jea48 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,425 posts 10-12-2004 at 10:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You will be adding two more connections to the link, but I doubt very much you would hear any difference in the sound. Go for it. It is cheaper than buying a new cable. Sorry can`t help you on the other question Jim
rja Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,370 posts 10-19-2004 at 06:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Avoid the adapters!!!
shasta Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 155 posts 10-20-2004 at 02:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Chris S. at I2Digital would probably respectfully disagree. His stuff is terminated native BNC, w/ RCA's attached after that.
rja Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,370 posts 10-22-2004 at 08:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've only had experience with RCA to BNC adapters and I don't recommend them. Never had experience with BNC to RCA so have no opinion on these. If the i2digital adapter is designed specifically for the X60 it may be alright. Generally though, IMO, these adapters should be avoided.

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