Clocking will have a very significant impact. The infinitesimal amount of jitter is the thing holding elite systems back. The stepped up clock in my server was game changing and makes very DAC I have had here sound better.
Time clock sync devices
Hello,
I would like to ask if anyone has experience with time clock synch devices and if it is worthwhile to buy such a device to complement digital music. Thank you very much for your time.
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@verdantaudio - Have you noticed a similar impact with using a quality cd transport as well? The Op isn't using a server or streamer |
+ 1 Lordmelton. I had the Word Clock when I had my dCS Vivaldi stack and turning it on and off within the system enhanced the room ambiance significantly, making my system sound more lifelike. Recently I added a 10Mhz Afterdark clock to my Etherregen, then upgraded the AD clock and the Regen with two separate Farad LPSs. I upgraded the LPS cables (both the AC and DC) then finally upgraded the clock cable with ADs top clock cable. All this switch associated equipment was about 4 K in cost, but it has removed the digital grunge and allowed a sweet stress free digital stream. I am delighted with the sound of this equipment feeding my Grimm MU1 and Lampizator Pacific DAC. I do feel silly in a way having spent so much money on the switch, but it has been worth it in my system. I expect a company (I hope it's Uptone! Come on Alex!!!) will package these components together at a lower total price and maybe even better quality without needing so many cables. To the question of clocks and transports, ran my Esoteric K-01 with the dCS word clock and it made an improvement in SQ, but the 10Mhz AD clock on the Etherregen and associated cables and power supplies made a much bigger positive impact. When I put these clocks in my system it's not like I was struggling trying to pick one cable over another, it's not subtle and you will not want to listen without it ever again.
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