MERGING+CLOCK (Open Box)
- Estimated delivery: Oct 19 - Oct 23
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Shipping is not included with purchase
The MERGING+CLOCK is a high-end master clock generator created by Swiss audio manufacturer Merging Technologies. Designed primarily to partner with their ultra-high-end audiophile DAC line (such as the MERGING+NADAC and MERGING+PLAYER), it serves as a central timing reference to eliminate jitter and timing errors in precision digital audio systems.
Core Technology
At its heart, the unit relies on an instrument-grade Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) paired with a proprietary Q Damping System. Because temperature fluctuations cause slight frequency drifts in crystal oscillators, the OCXO houses the crystal inside a temperature-controlled chamber to ensure frequency consistency.
Key Features & Connections
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Multi-Format Clock Outputs: Provides dedicated 10 MHz master clock outputs, standard Word Clock outputs, and fixed frequency connections for seamless integration with external DACs or audio converters.
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Network Integration: Features Gigabit Ethernet for control and discovery, aligning with Merging Technologies' heavy emphasis on RAVENNA and AES67 audio-over-IP networking.
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Matched Chassis Design: Features the same distinct, sculpted chassis design as the MERGING+NADAC and MERGING+POWER supply modules, forming a matching component stack.