For high frequency signalling the main problem is lack of impedance matching. It is known to cause signal reflactions between the terminations, however it’s debateable wether it’s audible.
I did this with the Eitr when I first got it. Seemed fine, then at some point my system just started sounding like ass. Soft, veiled, and closed-in. Turned out to be the rando POS RCA. They actually give warning about using a decent coax in the manual.
I used random RCA cables for a few days when I had an Eitr, and it actually caused the signal to drop out. It would just randomly stop passing the signal through a few times a day. Tried 2-3 different RCAs. Once I got the 75ohm coax cable in it never happened again.
RCA cable wave impedance can be all over the place depending on insulator material type, thickness and even the construction technique. You can diy, but you need the proper coax cable. I think SPIDF is 75 ohms, so you can use television antenna cable.
A shortish, good-quality and shielded cable, and you're good to go. Don't need anything insane. It's pretty much impossible to build an RCA cable that is exactly 75 Ohm anyway, once the connectors are on. As long as it's not terrible, it should be fine.
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