Horloge externe dCS Lina

Horloge externe dCS Lina.

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Tempo, holographie, plénitude, énergie.

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INTRODUCTION

Our Grade 1 Master Clock uses dual crystal oscillators to deliver a precise and stable clocking reference. Used as part of a complete Lina system, it enhances all aspects of sound for an even more immersive listening experience

• Allows the Lina Network DAC to be locked to a master reference signal for enhanced audio performance
• Minimises jitter and irregularities that can cause distortion

KEY FEATURES

• Dual crystal oscillators - one for 44.1kHz sample rates and one for 48kHz - ensure accurate clocking for all audio formats and frequencies
• Standalone design with dedicated chassis and electronics minimises risk of clock signal interference
• Oven-controlled oscillators ensure a consistent and stable performance, even under changing conditions
• Minimises risk of jitter and delivers a notable increase in sound quality when streaming or listening via USB
• Delivers clock signal accurate to > +/-1 ppm
• Uses proprietary clocking technology refined over three decades, for unrivalled precision and longevity

ABOUT

The Lina Master Clock is a product inspired by our absolute dedication to achieving the highest possible standards of sound reproduction. It is informed by our experience developing master clocks for professional and home use - something we’ve been doing for over 30 years - and the feedback we’ve received from listeners and audio experts who’ve experienced significant sonic benefits after adding a dCS master clock to their system.

Designed for use with the Lina Network DAC, it uses two crystal oscillators to deliver a precise and stable clocking reference for all audio formats and frequencies. When paired with the Lina DAC, it allows the DAC’s internal clock system to be locked to a master signal for even greater precision and enhanced audio performance.

Its standalone design ensures sensitive clocking components are protected from factors that can cause interference. Each crystal oscillator is also oven-controlled to ensure its performance remains consistent, even under changing conditions and temperatures.

Designed for maximum reliability and longevity, it is a silent but powerful component engineered to operate with absolute precision and consistency, so you can experience the best possible performance from your system. Combined with the Lina Network DAC and Headphone Amplifier, it delivers an even more profound and immersive listening experience, and helps ensure the audio you hear sounds exactly as it should.

35 years in the making

dCS pioneered the use of external master clocks in the 1980s, and we’ve been honing and refining our approach ever since. The Lina Clock brings together all that we’ve learned from our extensive experience developing clocks for professional and home use and our numerous innovations in the field.

Proven to inspire

Our research has shown that adding a master clock to a digital audio system can have a dramatic impact on sound. Subjective listening tests have revealed improved imaging, resolution, dynamic expression and localisation, plus a greater sense of rhythmic movement and flow. It’s for this reason that we’ve continued to advance the standard of clocking and develop dedicated master clocks for all multi-component dCS systems.

Expertly crafted

As with all dCS products, the Lina Clock is hand-assembled in Cambridgeshire, England, by our talented technicians - a highly skilled team of experts who make sure each product that leaves our factory is built to the highest possible standards. Each clock is subject to exhaustive performance tests and rigorous inspections before shipping, so you can be confident it provides the highest levels of performance and reliability.

Effortless impact

Elegant and minimal in its appearance, the Lina Master Clock is a component designed to enhance your listening experience, without ever demanding your time or attention. Simply switch it on, sit back, and enjoy an even deeper connection with your music.

Always consistent

With its own dedicated chassis and power supplies, the Lina Master Clock provides the perfect environment for sensitive clocking circuitry. Its design ensures clock signals are protected from power interference, crosstalk and other factors that can affect signal integrity (and in turn, audio quality), for a consistent performance day after day, year after year.

Chacun des trois éléments du stack Lina peut être acquis de manière isolé. Mais évidement une osmose assez exceptionnelle se dégage de l’ensemble complet qui a été optimisé pour fonctionner de concert et se défaire des écueils d’association à la fois technique et de synergie, qui sont souvent présents entre appareils isolés.

L’écoute qui en découle est alors un savant équilibre entre :

- une capacité de restitution des détails et des ambiances tres impressionnante,

- une scène sonore extrêmement cohérente et holographique,

- une échelle harmonique tres étendue et pleine d’équilibre et de maîtrise,

- une qualité et plénitude de timbres rare (notamment sur un amplificateur casque à transistors),

- une superbe fluidité et douceur d’écoute,

- une transparence et un naturel bienvenu

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Ou comment le matériel disparaît au profit de la musique et de l’émotion !

La totalité du câblage est fournis pour raccorder les trois éléments entre eux (qui ont un système de power link leur permettant de s’allumer tous ensemble avec une seule action) et vers l’extérieur. Il faudra donc une multiprises avec 3 emplacements libres et une prise rj45 de libre pour que le stack soit complètement fonctionnel !

Mes premières impressions d’écoute de la totalité du stack Lina lorsque je l’ai découvert en avril 2022 :

Beaucoup de nuances et de subtilités, au sein des enregistrements, deviennent palpables grace à un fond sonore exceptionnellement noir et silencieux. Certaines inflections de voix sont désormais identifiables et des extinctions de notes me semble durer plus longtemps et avec plus de progressivité.

Et la totalité de mon commentaire sur Musique O Casque : https://musique-o-casque.com/viewtopic.php?p=11106...