Description

The MUTEC REF 10 is an audiophile reference master clock generating 10 MHz signals with industry-leading low phase noise (i.e. jitter) to significantly improve digital playback systems. As the conductor of your digital audio orchestra at home, the REF 10 will inspire you with unheard-of clarity, graceful dynamics, and pure music. It is the most flexible, most compatible 10 MHz clock on the market allowing you to spend less time worrying about integration and leaving you with more hours to enjoy blissful playback.

Unlock a more dynamic, more transparent sound stage with exceptional spatiality and level of detail, free from any digital blur. For all music enthusiasts reaching for the pinnacle of signal purity, audio quality, and clock precision, the REF 10 is the must-have expansion to conduct your digital playback chain.

Features:

• Audiophile 10 MHz reference generator with industry’s lowest phase noise
• 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 compared to the sine wave signals used by competing brands
• Provides simultaneous reference outputs with 50 and 75 Ω impedance for maximum compatibility with clocks and DACs by other manufacturers
• Eight 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
• Rack-mountable with optional mounting brackets for studio use (2 RU)
• 3-year extended manufacturer-guaranteed warranty

TECHNICAL DATA

Interfaces

• 2 x 10 MHz reference clock BNC output, 50 Ω terminated, unbalanced
• 6 x 10 MHz reference clock BNC output, 75 Ω terminated, unbalanced

Signal Format of all Clock Outputs

• Square wave, 10.000 MHz, 2 Vpp, 50:50 duty cycle

Clock Generation

• Type: 10.000 MHz ultra-low noise oven-controlled crystal oscillator
• FQ stability when shipped: < +/-0.01 ppm
• FQ stability vs. temperature range: < +/-0.01 ppm within -20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to +158 °F)
• Short term stability (Allan deviation) at Tau = 1 s: 1 x 10-12 (typically)
• Aging after 30 days operation:
• < +/-0.0002 ppm (per day),
• < +/-0.03 ppm (1st year),
• < +/-0.2 ppm (10 years)
• Warm-up time at +25 °C (+77 °F) :<5 min

Phase Noise, Measured at REF 10’s Outputs

Phase noise of the REF 10 as a function of frequency

Jitter Performance, Measured at REF 10’s Outputs

1-100 Hz: ≈ 22 fs

Jitter performance of the REF 10

Disclaimer: All measurement figures represent average values. Minor production related deviations will be expected.

Power Supply

• Type: internal dual linear power supply
• Input Voltage: 90-125 V / 200-240 V, 50-60 Hz
• Power consumption: 12 W during oscillator warm-up, 8 W nominal operation

Mechanical Details

• Cover size/material/color: 196 x 84 x 300 mm (W x H x D, without connectors and case feet), 1,5 mm steel, black powder-coated
• Front panel size/material/surface/color: 198 x 88 x 8 mm (W x H x D), aluminium, anodized incl. anodic printing or silk screening, aluminium- or black-colored
• Weight: approx. 4350 g (9 lb, 9.5 oz)

Front black-colored: Item No. 8015-106, EAN Code: 4260342461051

Designed & manufactured in Germany