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R�my,

Where are you getting the information that the supplied Meridian cable is not 75ohm?

Also, just to avoid any misconceptions, as I posted earlier, no SPDIF cable using any RCA connector can really be 75ohm, end to end, unless you chance the socket also - the second it's plugged into an RCA connector of a different impedance, you essentially throw away any advantage gained by using a 75ohm type RCA plug. So, for example, the WBT nextgen plug gains little to no improvement unless you replace the stock RCA socket with their own 75ohm one?

So... unless you're wanting to modify your equipment, you're never going to have a perfect 75ohm cable including the connections on both ends anyway? IF you were going to modify your equipment to have different sockets, I'd go the whole hog and just use a proper 75ohm BNC which is purpose designed to have that characteristic impedance.

So... If you're leaving the stock sockets in place, just use the best quality 75ohm coaxial you can afford, well constructed and shielded, and with decent quality connectors. The Canare are great for a number of reasons, and the WBTs are too, just don't misunderstand that this will give you a 75ohm connection without replacing the sockets too.