Blue Jeans Cable

BlueFox
BlueFox Posts: 15,251
edited April 2009 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
This company has been mentioned a few times on this forum, and today (Saturday) I found myself needing a special cable, so I gave them a try.

Since I have 2 Dac1s I decided to put together a simple headphone based system for work. So, I ordered a new iPod, Wadia docking station, and headphones to go with my Dac1. Yesterday, the headphones arrived so I put everything in a bag and bought it into work today. Although I despise working on Saturday (cuts into my Friday night beer drinking), I was looking forward to listening to music today.

At work when I went to attach the Wadia (RCA digital out) to the basic Dac1 I realized it was not going to work. While my Dac1 Pre has RCA inputs, the basic Dac1 only has a BNC input, and I only had a RCA-RCA digital cable.

Coincidentally, a couple of weeks ago I was investigating a Berkely Audio DAC and noticed it only had a BNC digital input. I wrote them about where to get a cable, and they referred me to Blue Jeans.

So, this morning I placed an order for a 2' RCA-BNC cable, and I just received an email that is was just shipped.

If the cable works half as well as their ordering and shipping department then I will be very happy.
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • Ohioste
    Ohioste Posts: 204
    edited April 2009
    You'll also be pleasantly surprised by how quick it ships too.

    I ordered Thursday, got an e-mail saying my cables had shipped on Friday and it arrived on Saturday.

    I live in Ohio....and they are shipping from Washington. Good job USPS and Blue Jean cable :)
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  • pacificoastbear
    pacificoastbear Posts: 105
    edited April 2009
    I've been a Blue Jeans customer for a couple of years now after a buddy referred me to them. I always go back. Hope the cable works well for you.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited April 2009
    I ordered this cable Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon I received an email it was shipped, and today (Monday) it was on my front porch when I came home. It looks well made, and I will try it out tomorrow at work. This reminds me of an old Three Stooges episode where they had a gas station, and provided "Super Service". In my mind, this was certainly super service.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • jinjuku
    jinjuku Posts: 1,523
    edited April 2009
    BlueFox wrote: »

    So, this morning I placed an order for a 2' RCA-BNC cable, and I just received an email that is was just shipped.

    If the cable works half as well as their ordering and shipping department then I will be very happy.

    Why didn't you get a BNC to RCA adapter. Use them all the time. Not much to get in the way with these things. $3.99

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited April 2009
    jinjuku wrote: »
    Why didn't you get a BNC to RCA adapter. Use them all the time. Not much to get in the way with these things. $3.99

    Not a bad idea. To late now, but having a cable is one less connection in the chain.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited April 2009
    Damn. I haul all my equipment to work, attach the Wadia iTransport to the Dac1, plug in the headphones, start the iPod playing, and nothing. Nada. Zippo. No music no matter what I do. This blankety, blank, blank POS ....... Oops. I forgot to plug in the Wadia. Never mind. It works and sounds great. :)
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2009
    LOL! Yup, power helps!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2009
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Not a bad idea. To late now, but having a cable is one less connection in the chain.

    My benchmark shipped w/adapter, but I agree, you have BNC----USE it.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited April 2009
    steveinaz wrote: »
    My benchmark shipped w/adapter,...

    I must have two of them in that case. I need to dig through my junk drawer and mentally reinventory it.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited April 2009
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I must have two of them in that case. I need to dig through my junk drawer and mentally reinventory it.


    My DAC1 came with the BNC to RCA cable as well....
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2009
    There should be a small ziplock bag with the adapter and some spare fuses.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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