dCS Audio
Lina Master Clock

AED 38,065 (Inc. Tax)

Free delivery on orders above AED 500 in UAE.

1 in stock (can be backordered)

38065

A powerful timing solution for your desktop system. This master clock ensures your Lina components are perfectly synchronized, delivering a more focused, stable, and natural sound from your headphones or desktop speakers.

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Overview

The dCS Lina Master Clock is a meticulously engineered component designed to unlock the full sonic potential of the dCS Lina Network DAC and the complete Lina system. Functioning as a dedicated, ultra-high-precision Word Clock generator, it provides a stable and accurate master timing reference, essential for minimizing jitter and timing irregularities that can compromise digital audio fidelity. The Lina Master Clock incorporates two independent, oven-controlled crystal oscillators (OCXOs)—one for 44.1 kHz and its multiples, and another for 48 kHz and its multiples—ensuring optimal clocking for all audio formats.

With its own dedicated, precision-machined aluminum chassis and isolated power supply, the Lina Master Clock protects its sensitive clocking circuitry from external interference and noise. It connects to the Lina Network DAC via two 75Ω BNC cables, allowing the DAC’s internal clock to lock to this superior external signal. This results in profound audible improvements, including enhanced clarity, sharper transient response, a more focused and expansive soundstage, and a heightened sense of musical realism and flow. The Lina Master Clock is a testament to dCS’s three decades of expertise in professional and home audio clocking, delivering a silent yet powerful upgrade that elevates the entire Lina listening experience.

• 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
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

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In-stock products typically ship within 48 hours and should be expected to arrive in 3-4 business days. Orders outside of the UAE should be expected to arrive in 5-7 business days.

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- Free delivery within the UAE
- Shipping charges will be calculated upon checkout for orders outside of the UAE (Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia & Qatar).
- Taxes and duties are calculated according to the applicable laws of the state or country an item is shipped to and are the customer's responsibility.

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Installation charges are applicable and can be paid upon delivery for our clients based in Dubai.

- Installation Charges: AED 450 Per Hour
- Speaker Cables: AED 32 Per Meter
- Trunking: AED 10 Per Meter

For clients based outside of the UAE, please contact our specialists and we will share an estimate based on your requirements.