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