dCS Vivaldi

[joeling]

Clock can b linked via GPS ?

[jfrech]

Originally Posted by joeling

Clock can b linked via GPS ?

Yes. Via the Ref in for dCS clocks...

Speakers: Rockport Altair 2
Preamp: Robert Koda K10 Amp: Ayre MX-R
Cables: Transparent Opus MM2 Spkr, Opus MM2 & Trans Ref MM MM2 Intcnct.
Power Shunyata Triton/Typhon, Anaconda Zitron cords (x9)
Digital dCS Vivaldi DAC, Transport & Clock w/ Transparent Reference XL Digital cables
Phono: Grand Prix Monaco TT, Schroder LT arm, Jan Allaerts MC2 Finish & Lyra Atlas, Nagra VPS/VFS
Racks: Grand Prix Audio Silverstone F1 (x2)

[TLi]

Originally Posted by jfrech

Trust me, I know. I promised myself to only get the DAC. Then STOP with the Transport. The clock showed up 48 hours ago... Speakers: Rockport Altair 2 Preamp: Robert Koda K10 Amp: Ayre MX-R Cables: Transparent Opus MM2 Spkr, Opus MM2 & Trans Ref MM MM2 Intcnct. Power Shunyata Triton/Typhon, Anaconda Zitron cords (x9) Digital dCS Vivaldi DAC, Transport & Clock w/ Transparent Reference XL Digital cables Phono: Grand Prix Monaco TT, Schroder LT arm, Jan Allaerts MC2 Finish & Lyra Atlas, Nagra VPS/VFS Racks: Grand Prix Audio Silverstone F1 (x2)

I have recently changed the BNC 75ohm cables from the clock to Nordest Valhalla. The improvement in clarity and smoothness is very obvious. Anyone using the dCS clock should really consider better digital cables between it and other Vivaldi gears. Originally I have doubt on its effectiveness but now I'm convinced.

[justubes]

Originally Posted by TLi

I have recently changed the BNC 75ohm cables from the clock to Nordest Valhalla. The improvement in clarity and smoothness is very obvious. Anyone using the dCS clock should really consider better digital cables between it and other Vivaldi gears. Originally I have doubt on its effectiveness but now I'm convinced.

TLi,

Try the best digital cable you have to the clock.

Might be pleasantly surprised that it may make a better improvement than using it for you transport to DAC.

[JCR]

When i had my dcs vivaldi stack, i got great result using siltech golden eagle 75 for the clock cables and they made quite a difference! Clock cable should not be under estimated! They make as much impact as signal cable...

[TLi]

I have just brought a GPS disciplined oscillator. It is a US$120 DIY clock with GPS antenna. I connect the 10MHz output to reference in of Vivaldi clock.

There is good improvement in space and sound stage. All focus are sharpened up, articulation is much better.

It is very easy to A/B test the effect with and without 10MHz reference. The sound is like the system with and without the external clock at all.

For this small amount of money, anyone with the Vivaldi clock should really give it a try. There is certainly no harm done.

[Stbo]

Please, if possible be more specific of the GPS Oscillator and where to buy/find it.

Regards

[TLi]

Originally Posted by Stbo

Please, if possible be more specific of the GPS Oscillator and where to buy/find it.

Regards

I brought the GPDDO from ÌÔ±¦º£ÍâÈ«ÇòÕ¾Ê×Ò³. It is a GPS DISCIPLINED CLOCK.

GPSDO

It is kind of like Chinese version of ebay, very efficient and safe.

[Stbo]

Thank you TLi!

I found the exact unit on EBay, eagerly awaiting delivery.

[Elberoth]

Originally Posted by TLi

I have just brought a GPS disciplined oscillator. It is a US$120 DIY clock with GPS antenna. I connect the 10MHz output to reference in of Vivaldi clock.

There is good improvement in space and sound stage. All focus are sharpened up, articulation is much better.

It is very easy to A/B test the effect with and without 10MHz reference. The sound is like the system with and without the external clock at all.

For this small amount of money, anyone with the Vivaldi clock should really give it a try. There is certainly no harm done.

Interesting. Here is a datasheet of MV89a 10MHz Double Oven Controlled Xtal Oscillator used: http://pe9ghz.org/cmsms/uploads/pdf/MV89-OCXO.pdf

It is Russian made ... probably used in MIG29s