Mutec REF 10 - 10 MHz Reference Master Clock

The cornerstone of high-performance audio design

A well-engineered main power supply is the cornerstone of high-performance audio design. To meet this requirement for the REF 10, Mutec specifically designed a dual-linear power supply based on a German-made toroidal transformer. This design provides a dedicated transformer winding for the OCXO that is completely isolated from the surrounding circuit. Networks of lowest-ESR (equivalent series resistance) Panasonic capacitors ensure the best interference suppression for the supply voltages. Thereafter, lowest-noise, sub-Hz optimized voltage sources arranged independently in multiple stages supply every part of the circuit to eliminate interference. For the heart of the REF 10, Mutec’s handcrafted OCXO, the company needed to go even further. They developed a dedicated power source of such incredibly low noise that even the engineers themselves were amazed by the noise figures and the resulting oscillator performance that was ultimately achieved. They then developed the REF 10’s unique ultra-low-noise clock distribution and amplification circuits that virtually, losslessly transfer the oscillator’s reference signal to the REF 10’s eight outputs.

Mutec REF 10 Reference Master Clock Features:

• Audiophile-grade 10MHz reference clock generator with industry-leading low jitter
• Improves and enhances compatible DACs, audio re-clockers, music servers, and master clocks
• Engineered around a handcrafted, ultra-low phase noise OCXO made in Germany
• Generates a very high slew-rate square wave signal for superior lock precision
• Provides simultaneous reference outputs with 50 and 75 ohm impedance for maximum compatibility
• 8 galvanically isolated, individually switchable BNC clock outputs
• Revolutionary, sub-Hz optimized, lowest-noise power supply for every circuit section
• Integrated, highest-quality international linear power supply
• Highly efficient power line filtering
• Intuitive user interface with noble aesthetics
• Rackmountable with optional mounting brackets for studio use (2U)
• 3-year extended warranty
• Quality crafted in Germany