Master Clock Talk

[Dandoudou]

Thanks guys.
I ordered the two models.

 

[dougms3]

Always the same: try it.

I use a fake load on my clock (Afterdark) . Does not seem detrimental. And a simple cap on the unused input of the dac (he7 mkii). No fake load on the unused out of the di20he is my preference.

I was talking to an electrical engineer that used to work for a company that did the audio, video and lightning for Broadway shows.

Probably already a given at this point but never hurts to reconfirm.

He was telling me it absolutely is better to use a dummy load in my application where the master clock has all outputs active all the time. He said its hard to say if will offer much, if any improvement in audio but for electronics, its definitely better for the device as it mitigates reflections.

 

[sajunky]

I was talking to an electrical engineer that used to work for a company that did the audio, video and lightning for Broadway shows.

Probably already a given at this point but never hurts to reconfirm.

He was telling me it absolutely is better to use a dummy load in my application where the master clock has all outputs active all the time. He said its hard to say if will offer much, if any improvement in audio but for electronics, its definitely better for the device as it mitigates reflections.

No-pin (unterminated) cap is recommended by engineers, if you find it beneficial, it cost very little and doesn't hurt.

 

[ray12345]

I was talking to an electrical engineer that used to work for a company that did the audio, video and lightning for Broadway shows.

Probably already a given at this point but never hurts to reconfirm.

He was telling me it absolutely is better to use a dummy load in my application where the master clock has all outputs active all the time. He said its hard to say if will offer much, if any improvement in audio but for electronics, its definitely better for the device as it mitigates reflections.

No harm to try, may not work for everyone though.

For my system, the dummy load on clock reduces transparency.

 

[bodiebill2]

No harm to try, may not work for everyone though.

For my system, the dummy load on clock reduces transparency.

No need for dummy loads on the Mutec Ref 10 I guess, as outputs can be individually shut off.

 

[JaMo]

No need for dummy loads on the Mutec Ref 10 I guess, as outputs can be individually shut off.

Correct!
/J

 

[OCC7N]

And I've got 3 of them as well(power amp, U18 and X26P). But I'll wait for some posts from those who have gone the upgraded fuse route for their impressions of an OCK 1 or 2 with a fuse more costly than the stock fuse which is a not a basic bottom of the barrel fuse before I go in that direction. So far I've not seen a post anywhere on any forum from someone who has gone with an aftermarket fuse in either OCK.

I am also curious about this as Im ordering the Purple for my powerstrip.

I asked Beatechnik about the spec and got this reply:

The fuse for the OCK-2 is 1A, 5x20mm, Slow Blow

Im gonna order one, within one month, but would still like to hear impressions if some of you upgraded the fuse on OCK2

 

[MartinWT]

Generally, put Purple in your digital equipment (Streamer, DDC, DAC) and Orange in the clocks or their power supplies.

 

[Crypt Keeper]

I am also curious about this as Im ordering the Purple for my powerstrip.

I asked Beatechnik about the spec and got this reply:

The fuse for the OCK-2 is 1A, 5x20mm, Slow Blow

Im gonna order one, within one month, but would still like to hear impressions if some of you upgraded the fuse on OCK2

I have upgraded both Cybershaft LPS and Farad Super 3 (What I’m using now with my clock) the effect was not subtle ... I would do the Purple or Master SR fuse ... There is also this mineral oil fuse from Aucharm (Around $60) that should be a perfect upgrade (price-wise) for the OCK-2...

 

[CFGamescape]

Any of you have experience with this seller of the LHY clocks on Ali?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804852958238.html?gatewayAdapt=gloMsite2usaPcglo2usa4itemAdapt

They don't have a great rating (88%), but price difference is $200 less than Beatechnik.

 

[Jake2]

Not that seller but I can vouch for these guys - gzbotolave store - got the OCK-2 and SW-8 from them which have been excellent additions to my system, though it looks like their shipping prices have increased a bit.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004976490504.html

 

[dougms3]

Not that seller but I can vouch for these guys - gzbotolave store - got the OCK-2 and SW-8 from them which have been excellent additions to my system, though it looks like their shipping prices have increased a bit.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004976490504.html

I also bought my ock-2 from them.

 

[bodiebill2]

I also bought my ock-2 from them.

me too

 

[FredA]

Any of you have experience with this seller of the LHY clocks on Ali?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804852958238.html?gatewayAdapt=gloMsite2usaPcglo2usa4itemAdapt

They don't have a great rating (88%), but price difference is $200 less than Beatechnik.

Bought my sw8 here
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100....order_list.order_list_main.50.7f4e18023GpOSX

 

[doitttt]

Thank you for your inquiry.
Yes, it's perfectly fine to use 75ohm cables for 50ohm to 50ohm connections.
50ohm output ---> 75ohm cable ---> 50ohm input No problem at all, clock characteristics are preserved.
This has been confirmed using a measuring instrument and has no effect on the characteristics of the clock signal.

< For your reference >
This is a characteristic because the output format of our clock products is sinusoidal.
If you use other clock products, be aware that if it's a square wave, you'll need to match the impedance exactly
from cybershaft
Kenji Hasegawa
Cybershaft