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dCS Vivaldi Master Clock

$33,995.00 inc. GST

  • Utilises the latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform for state-of-the-art measured performance and unrivalled musical experience
  • Dual crystal oscillators with microcontroller-enhanced temperature correction
  • New dual frequency output and auto-clocking mode used in the Vivaldi range improves ease of use and minimises jitter, particularly with computer audio sources
  • Improved power supplies give lower running temperature and improved tolerance to AC supply variations
  • Multi-stage regulation ensures sensitive clock and PLL circuitry is unaffected by digital interference
  • Aerospace-grade machined aluminium chassis fitted with tuned acoustic damping panels reduces magnetic effects and vibration
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VIVALDI APEX

The Pioneer

Engineered for the ultimate listening experience, the Vivaldi APEX reflects our uncompromising attitude, relentless innovation, and obsessive attention to detail. Featuring a dedicated DAC, Upsampler, Clock and CD/SACD Transport, it separates the core aspects of the playback process for a performance that is technically precise and musically profound

Otherworldly Performance

With total precision and composure, the Vivaldi unravels even the most complex recordings with ease, projecting a sound that feels utterly natural and beautifully complete. Under its delicate hand and invisible touch, music comes alive, with each note unfolding to reveal a panoramic view of a recording or mix.

From the smallest inflections to the swiftest shifts in tempo and tone, it captures it all with a sense of perfect rhythm and flow. With its wide and far-reaching gaze, it uncovers not just the fine details in a recording, but the silences and spaces in between – the tension, drama and emotions that lie beneath.

Crafted for the purest musical expression, the Vivaldi is designed to disappear, leaving you absorbed in sound and immersed in the world that an artist creates. Its pioneering architecture builds on three decades of innovation to present our most ambitious system yet: a four-chassis design with almost limitless potential.

With the Vivaldi’s launch, we devised a blueprint for a new generation of digital playback systems. We reimagined our core technologies – including our Ring DAC™ system, clocking architecture and the dCS Digital Processing Platform – and developed a new technical DNA that has shaped the creation of each dCS product since.

Unrivalled in its sonic and technical abilities, the Vivaldi has earned global acclaim for its ground-breaking design and captivating sound. A product of visionary thinking, and fearless engineering, it remains the most revealing and lowest distortion playback system available – and its design continues to evolve.

With the Vivaldi APEX, we’ve once again redefined state-of-the-art in digital audio. We’ve further enhanced the Vivaldi DAC with the addition of our next generation Ring DAC APEX™ hardware. This major upgrade allows us to take the Vivaldi’s world-leading performance to a new level – resulting in an even more immersive musical experience.

 

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Specifications

Type: Class 1 Master Clock.
Clock frequencies: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192kHz.
Colours: Silver or Black.
Dimensions: 444mm x 435mm x 126mm. Allow extra depth for cable connectors.
Weight: 13.6kg
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.
Startup time: Typically 1 minute to rated accuracy.
Software updates: Loaded from CD-R or PC / Upsampler via Reference Input.
Local control: dCS Universal 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, 50-60Hz.
Power consumption: 10 Watts typical/12 Watts maximum.

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