dCS Lina Master Clock

dCS Lina Master Clock

Their 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

• Dual crystal oscillators – one for 44.1kHz 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 the 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 propietary clocking technology refined over three decades, for unrivalled precision and longevity

 About the dCS Lina Master Clock

The Lina Master Clock is a product inspired by their absolute dedication to achieving the highest possible standards of sound reproduction.

It is informed by their experience developing master clocks for professional and home use – something they have been doing for over 30 years – and the feedback they have received from listeners and audio experts who have 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 they have been honing and refining their approach ever since.

The dCS Lina Master Clock brings together all that they have learned from their extensive experience developing clocks for professional and home use and their numerous innovations in the field.

Proven to inspire

dCS 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 they have 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 their talented technicians – a highly skilled team of experts who make sure each product that leaves their 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.

Specifications dCS Lina Master Clock

• Product Dimensions / Weight

  121.5mm (H) x 220mm (W) x 339mm (D) / 7kg

• Startup Time

  Typically 10 minutes to rated accuracy

• Clock Accuracy

  Better than +/-1 ppm when shipped over an ambient temperature range of +5°C to +45°C

• Word Clock Outputs

  • 2 x independently buffered TTL-compatible output on 75Ω BNC connectors
  • Output 1: fixed at 44.1kHz
  • Output 2: fixed at 48kHz