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In this application example we have several digital sources on the left that are used to play back music via several digital interfaces
(e.g. AES3, S/P-DIF or USB). The MUTEC MC3+ or MC3+USB act as audio re-clockers to enhance the music signal and remove
jitter before passing the signal on to the DAC (d/a converter) and the loudspeakers. This is a simple closed system in which the
audio clock rate is determined by the music source. All other devices following in the chain (audio re-clocker and DAC) will adapt
to the sampling rate set by the source.
This particular system can be enhanced by the REF 10, respectively REF10 SE120 in up to three places, depending on how many
of the digital devices offer a 10 MHz compatible input. In the best possible case, all of the digital sources (e.g. Blue-ray player,
streamer, network bridge), the audio re-clocker and the DAC can receive their own and individual 10 MHz clock supply.
It is helpful to understand that the hierarchy with respect to the audio clock (i.e. the sampling rate) of the system remains unchanged.
The 10 MHz signal from the REF10, respectively REF10 SE120 is strictly used to enhance the performance of the connected
devices and does not make changes to the audio clock of the system. The sampling rate of the system is still determined by the
music source, which is important to know when playing back playlists with mixed sampling rates.
Of course this application example is also conceivable without using an audio re-clocker between the digital sources and the
DAC. In this case, the REF10, respectively REF10 SE120 can still yield a significant improvement in sound quality, as long as at
least one of the other devices is equipped with a 10 MHz compatible clock input.
To help you getting started in the »10 MHz« universe we have put together a comprehensive list of currently available 10 MHz
compatible devices.
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