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@Jasper > RCAs are fine - you just don't want to use them for anything longer than 3-5m as they are unshielded and outside interference will be introduced more readily the longer the cable.
As for the lack of bass, it sounds to me like it could be cancellation on the signal, probably due to a crosswiring in the adapter. Just run the RCAs direct and you'll be fine.