dCS
Vivaldi Master Clock
$22,950.00 USDFeatures
Dual crystal oscillators with microcontroller-enhanced temperature correction
New dual frequency output and auto- clocking mode used in the Vivaldi and Rossini range improves ease of use and minimizes jitter, particularly with computer audio sources
Multi-stage regulation ensures sensitive clock and PLL circuitry is unaffected by digital interference
Aerospace-grade machined aluminum chassis fitted with tuned acoustic damping panels reduces magnetic effects and vibration
Vivaldi Master Clock
$22,950.00
Enjoy an accurate sound reproduction every time with the dCS Rossini Master Clock. The Rossini Class 1 Master Clock offers world-leading levels of accuracy and jitter control. Paired with other dCS Rossini APEX electronics, it delivers an even greater sense of space, depth, and musical realism.
Every device in the dCS Rossini APEX series will benefit greatly from the addition of the Master Clock. It will deliver perfect timing to the Rossini APEX DAC/Network Streamer and Rossini APEX Player, so listeners can enjoy a focused, cohesive, tight sound. Adding a dedicated Master Clock to an audiophile setup will bring order to the music resulting in finer details, greater density, and an expanded measure of acoustic nodes. Don't wait and add the dCS Rossini Master Clock to your high-end audio system for the best performance and playback.
Dragon Audio Cable Recommendation:
We recommend pairing the dCS Rossini Master Clock with the Silver Dragon Coax Digital Cable with Furutech BNC Connectors, as well as powering the unit with the Black Dragon Power Cable. The Silver Dragon Coax Digital Cable is a pure Silver 75ohm digital cable that's perfect for connecting the Rossini Master Clock to audio devices with word clock inputs. Connect it to Streaming DACs, Amplifiers, CD Players, and more. The Silver Dragon is fairly flexible and makes bends fairly easily, but make sure to never kink the cable as it will introduce jitter. The Black Dragon Power Cable is the ultimate power cable designed to be dead quiet and reject all EMI and RFI interference. 4-11Awg Stranded high purity slow drawn Copper conductors are used per cable in a star Quad configuration. The cable has a single 100% coverage shield but can be doubled up for noisy environments plus it is relatively flexible.
Key Features
- Designed for maximum flexibility as output configuration can be optimized in systems with a wide variety of digital audio sources
- Dual crystal oscillators with microcontroller-enhanced temperature correction
- New dual frequency output and auto- clocking mode used in the Vivaldi and Rossini range improves ease of use and minimizes jitter, particularly with computer audio sources
- Multi-stage regulation ensures sensitive clock and PLL circuitry is unaffected by digital interference
- Aerospace-grade machined aluminum chassis fitted with tuned acoustic damping panels reduces magnetic effects and vibration
Synchronization Across your Entire Audio System
The dCS Rossini Master Clock is a versatile unit that can be paired with accompanying dCS Rossini products in series, the Rossini Apex DAC/Network streamer, Rossini Transport, and Rossini Apex Player. The clock’s precise, accurate time will deliver listeners a tight, articulate sound where everything is pulled into focus and on time. Nuances and notes otherwise missed are brought to the front giving the music more structure.
The dCS Rossini Master Clock is designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing audio system. Crafted for maximum flexibility as output configuration, it can be optimized in systems with a wide variety of digital audio sources. The Master Clock sports three word clock outputs: Fixed at 44.1kHz, fixed at 48kHz, and 44.1kHz switchable to 48kHz via RS232. This unit is a single source of precision capable of pulling your entire hifi audio system together.
New to the Rossini Master Clock is a dual frequency output and auto-clocking mode that improves ease of use and minimizes jitter, particularly with computer audio sources. It's tuned for accuracy with multi-stage regulation that ensures sensitive clock and PLL circuitry is unaffected by digital interference. Another key feature is dual crystal oscillators with microcontroller-enhanced temperature correction.
Timeless dCS Design
The Rossini Master Clock brings together three decades of engineering expertise and pioneering technologies in a distinctive, elegant and streamlined design. Drawing inspiration from our dCS' Vivaldi range, it offers a unique aesthetic that blends order and precision with artistic expression.
The slim, low-profile design of the unit makes for seamless integration into your existing audio setup. The curves on its façade represent movement, rhythm, life and natural forms - What dCS says is a nod to our listeners' emotional connection with music and the sound quality that inspires us to create. The top and side panels, streamlined controls, and rear panel aid performance and ease of use.
The Rossini Master Clock is encased in aerospace-grade aluminum, a lightweight material chosen for its acoustic properties, and fitted with internal acoustic damping panels to reduce mechanical vibration and magnetic effects. Panels are sculpted using state-of-the-art milling machines and treated with a smooth and durable pearlescent coating.
From the intentional craftsmanship of the chassis to the the hardware and software running deep within its core, each aspect of the Rossini Master Clock has been refined to deliver the purest sound with the lowest possible distortion in a high-end setup.
About dCS
dCS has been at the forefront of digital audio development for nearly 35 years, having pioneered many state-of-the-art technologies. Upsampling, oversampling, clocking, and PCM-to-DSD conversion are all areas in which dCS has taken a revolutionary path, with several digital audio world firsts along the way. dCS is deeply proud of the extraordinary performance of both its legacy and current systems, and the company never stops measuring, refining, and improving. dCS makes high-end digital source components – a combination of world-class craftsmanship and leading-edge technology. dCS reference systems can comprise up to four separate units: Upsampling CD/SACD Transport, Digital-to-Digital Converter, Digital-to-Analogue Converter and Master Clock. From the software that decodes and processes audio to the clocking technology that synchronizes operations to the electronics hardware that each system runs on, dCS strives to ensure its systems are tops in sonic and technical ability.
FAQs:
How do I order my dCS Rossini Master Clock?
To order the dCS Rossini Master Clock, as well as other dCS products (Rossini APEX and dCS Vivaldi APEX) please contact Moon Audio's Customer Service via phone at (919)649-5018 or fill out the prompt on the 'Click to Contact Us' button at the top of this page.
Can I buy just the Rossini Master Clock or do I need the entire Rossini Audio System?
While a part of the Rossini series, the Rossini Master Clock can be purchased on its own and integrated into your existing audio system setup to provide synchronization across your setup. The Master Clock can be paired with any audio device that has a word clock input.
What is dCS APEX?
dCS APEX is the latest generation of dCS proprietary Ring DAC circuit board, released in March 2022. It boasts many sonic enhancements that improve noise and distortion, widen the soundstage, and present a more musical presentation to listeners.
Specifications
- Type:
- Class 1 Master Clock
- Clock Frequencies:
- 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kHz
- Colour:
- Silver or Black
- Dimensions (WxDxH):
- 444mm/17.5” x 435mm/17.2” x 126mm/5.0”. Allow extra depth for cable connectors.
- Weight:
- 13.6kg/29.9lbs
- Clock Accuracy:
- Better than +/-1ppm when shipped. Typically +/-0.1ppm when shipped and stabilised.
- Word Clock I/O:
- Two groups of 4 independently buffered outputs on 75Ω BNC connectors. Each group may be set to a different clock frequency.
- Digital Inputs:
- External Reference Input on 1x 75Ω BNC connector. Accepts either Word Clock or AC coupled signals at 1MHz, 5MHz & 10MHz. Lock range is +/-300ppm.
- Start Up Time:
- Typically 1 minute to rated accuracy
- Software Updates:
- Loaded from CD-R or PC / Upsampler via Reference Input.
- Local Control:
- dCS Premium Remote handset is supplied with Vivaldi DAC. RS232 (controlled by a third party device).
- Power Supply:
- Factory set for 100, 115, 220 or 230V AC, 49-62Hz.
- Power Consumption:
- 10 Watts typical/12 Watts maximum.