{"product_id":"dcs-lina-headphone-amplifier-reference-headphone-amp-copy","title":"dCS Lina Master Clock | Precision Digital Clock | The Grid","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003edCS Lina Master Clock – Precision Digital Audio Clock\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003ePrecision timing. A deeper connection to your music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eDrawing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eIts Grade 1 clock architecture incorporates two independently controlled crystal oscillators, one dedicated to the 44.1kHz frequency family and the other to 48kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"PSWZZq_List\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eGrade 1 Master Clock:\u003c\/span\u003e Precision clocking architecture developed for high-performance digital audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eDual Crystal Oscillators:\u003c\/span\u003e Separate oscillators for the 44.1kHz and 48kHz frequency families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eOven-Controlled Design:\u003c\/span\u003e Maintains stable performance under changing temperature conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eTwo Independent Outputs:\u003c\/span\u003e Dedicated 75-ohm BNC word clock connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003ePrecision Synchronization:\u003c\/span\u003e Provides an external timing reference for compatible DACs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eDedicated Chassis:\u003c\/span\u003e Protects sensitive clock circuitry from potential interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eSystem Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e Designed for the Lina DAC, Lina DAC X, and Bartók APEX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eCompact Design:\u003c\/span\u003e Coordinates with the Lina series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"PSWZZq_Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PSWZZq_Label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eBritish Engineering:\u003c\/span\u003e Designed, assembled, and tested in Cambridgeshire, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eWhy Add a Master Clock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eDigital-to-analog conversion relies on precise timing to reconstruct audio accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eThe Lina Master Clock provides a dedicated external reference signal that compatible DACs can use to synchronize their internal clock systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eIts independent, oven-controlled oscillators and dedicated power supply are engineered to maintain consistent timing while minimizing potential interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eFor listeners seeking to optimize their digital playback system, the Lina Master Clock provides an additional level of precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_6IUVGW_TableFrame\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"_6IUVGW_Table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eGrade 1 Digital Master Clock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase 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ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eClock Accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eBetter than ±1ppm when shipped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eStartup Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eApproximately 10 minutes to rated accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003e121.5 × 220 × 339mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"w6asjq_TextBase 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