How can I tell if I need a better clock for my DAC?
The issue is implying that only a good oscillator is required. That's what the argument is about. It purveys the wrong impression. This is like saying that only a good D/A chip is required and you have the perfect DAC. Not by a long shot. Like most things, the devil is in the details. Steve N. Empirical Audio |
The issue posed by the OP was about a better clock. So my response was about clocks. At the current state of the art, a femtoclock, while not a sufficient condition is IMO a necessary condition to the best possible SQ. Also, generally speaking, if a maker implements a femtoclock, chances are the rest of the unit compliments it. In other words, it's a good sign of quality . . . generally. If Steve N. wants to provide exceptions that he knows of, I'm all ears. |
Proper spdif connection between transport and dac should be made using 75ohm bnc. rca is not true 75ohm and this can also introduce jitter. https://www.markertek.com/productImage/450X450/B-PF.JPG https://www.amphenolrf.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/3/... Cheers George |
Here's an article that touches om the subject even though ge talks more about usb inputs. He also has a list of components he recomends, including dacs. https://darko.audio/2013/07/when-should-you-use-an-external-usb-spdif-converter/ I suspect a lot of new dacs sound better than your Cambridge but it doesn't have to do with just jitter. |
