dCS Lina Master Clock – Precision Digital Audio Clock

Precision timing. A deeper connection to your music.

The dCS Lina Master Clock is a dedicated reference clock designed to optimize the performance of compatible digital audio components, including the Lina Network DAC, Lina DAC X, and Bartók APEX.

Drawing upon decades of experience developing precision clocking technology for professional and high-end home audio, the Lina Master Clock provides a highly stable timing reference that allows compatible DACs to operate with greater precision.

Its Grade 1 clock architecture incorporates two independently controlled crystal oscillators, one dedicated to the 44.1kHz frequency family and the other to 48kHz.

Each oscillator is oven-controlled to maintain stable performance across changing environmental conditions, while the dedicated chassis and power supply help protect sensitive clock circuitry from interference.

By providing a precise external reference signal, the Lina Master Clock is designed to reduce the effects of timing errors and help reveal greater resolution, spatial definition, and musical expression.

Key Features

• Grade 1 Master Clock: Precision clocking architecture developed for high-performance digital audio.

• Dual Crystal Oscillators: Separate oscillators for the 44.1kHz and 48kHz frequency families.

• Oven-Controlled Design: Maintains stable performance under changing temperature conditions.

• Two Independent Outputs: Dedicated 75-ohm BNC word clock connections.

• Precision Synchronization: Provides an external timing reference for compatible DACs.

• Dedicated Chassis: Protects sensitive clock circuitry from potential interference.

• System Compatibility: Designed for the Lina DAC, Lina DAC X, and Bartók APEX.

• Compact Design: Coordinates with the Lina series.

• British Engineering: Designed, assembled, and tested in Cambridgeshire, England.

Why Add a Master Clock?

Digital-to-analog conversion relies on precise timing to reconstruct audio accurately.

The Lina Master Clock provides a dedicated external reference signal that compatible DACs can use to synchronize their internal clock systems.

Its independent, oven-controlled oscillators and dedicated power supply are engineered to maintain consistent timing while minimizing potential interference.

For listeners seeking to optimize their digital playback system, the Lina Master Clock provides an additional level of precision.

Technical Specifications

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