Has anyone added a Master Clock to UpTone EtherREGEN Yet? It’s Insane!



Would love to hear from anyone that has added a master clock to their UpTone Audio EtherREGEN? 
I wanted to start a thread and get some of your feedback. It is truly a system changing upgrade! 
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Full Disclosure: I own CTronic Music Boston - Distributor for AfterDark. 


started this company after I purchased an AfterDark Queen Master Clock and hooked it to my EtherREGEN and it blew me away! Right off my listening chair. I mean I was absolutely amazed! Every single customer has been absolutely blown away and I wanted to hear from other folks. Maybe using another brand or have tried it and I want to hear from them. Stereotimes has just finished a professional review and he was blown away. The reviewer was so impressed he has bought much more gear from me. I am hoping to hear from others. 


Below is my audio system for reference. 

Associated Reference Equipment


Digital Sources
: Bricasti Design M1 Special Edition MDx DAC w/Optional Network Card / Roon Endpoint Player, D/A Converter, Network Music Player; Antipodes S40 Music Server with v5.2H board (K30 music player engine) and Antipodes S60 External p Power Supply (HSL50-based Hybrid Power Supply, Network Music Server; iPad Air running Roon 1.8, Remote; UpTone Audio EitherREGEN; Network Audio Switch, Network Re-Clocker ; AfterDark OCXO Emperor Double Crown 10MHz Master Clock (75ohm, SinWave w/Mini Circuit BLP 10.7+ BNC  Low Pass Filter, Master Clock.


Power Supplies
 : Uptone Audio JS-2 (2-rails), AfterDark Modernize LPS x 2 (2-rails), Wyred 4 Sound PS-1 (4-rails), Antipodes S60 HSL-50 Hybrid Power Supply (2-rails) Breeze Audio LPS (1-rail) iFi iPower DC Power Supply,  


Amplifier / Preamplifier
:  Ypsilon Phaethon Integrated Amplifier:  A discrete, active preamp section sporting a pair of 6H30-DR super-tubes (PST 100mk2) that features transformer based volume attenuation. The preamp is matched to a pair of Aelius mono-blocks, class a, solid state. Michael Fremer from Stereophile described this preamp as the most perfect and transparent audio device he has EVER heard.    


Loudspeakers
: Focal Sopra 2 Loudspeakers in Walnut / Mat Black; These were chosen over the 3’s, Scala Evo’s and Magico S5 MKII for their exceptional ability to play most like a mini-monitor yet still offering close to full range reference performance.


Cables
: Digital: Cardas Clear RJ/E, Linear Soulution RJ/E, Audioquest Vodka/Cinnamon/Forest RJ/E Cables, (Ethernet); Black Cat Silver Star 75, DH Labs Silver Sonic D-75, Tara Labs Prism 100-dx-1, MIT Terminator-3, (S/PDIF); Audioquest Chocolate 1.0M / Forrest 3.0M, (HDMI); AfterDark Eva Reference BNC 0.5M (Clock Cable); Apogee Electronics Wyde-Eye BNC 6”(Clock Cable), AfterDark Base BNC .05M (Clock Cable) (BNC) Interconnects: Nordost Frey 2 XLR 1.0M, Nordost Baldor XLR 1.0M (Balanced); Darwin Ascension 2.5’ RCA. Canare 1.0M (2),(RCA), (Single Ended); Speaker Cables: Nordost Frey 2 (4-Meters), AudioQuest Type-4/6 (3-meters), (Power AC Cables): Audience AU24SE HP 1.0M,  Zu Audio Event MKI 1.5M (3), Echole Obsession 1.0M, (DC Cables): Ghent Audio 0.5M (4), Uptone Audio 1.0M, AfterDark Black River 0.5M,

Accessories: Equipment Rack: Solid Tech ROS Model4 Reference Audio Rack, (Isolation Platforms): SRA: Silent Running Audio: Ohio Class XL+ Isolation Platform, Synergistic Research Tranquility Basik SR20 w/Silver Tuning Bullet, Solid Tech Small TT Isolation Platforms, (Sundries): Red Dragon Audio Ceramic Cable Platforms, (Room Treatments): Synergistic Research Acoustic Field Generator - Atmosphere Mini Tower with Synergistic Research Atmosphere ATM Red Tuning Bullet and (15) Synergistic Research HTF‘s; (Footers, Weights and Vibration Clamps): Synergistic Research MiG 2.0 Couplers, IsoAcoustics Iso-Pucks (12), Aluminati Stainless 2.75 pound weights, Eden Sound Solid Brass weights, (AC Power Distribution and Protection): Furutech GTX-R Outlet, Oyaide R-1 Beryllium Outlets (2), PS Audio Noise Harvesters (6), Blue Circle Yalu-Balula Spike Protection (4), (Filterless Power Distribution: Synergistic Research Tesla QLS-6, PS Audio Juice Bar MK II and Audioquest IEC-3, (Filters: Low Pass and Network) Mini Circuits BLP 10.7+ 75Ohm BNC Filter, Merlin Audio Zobel Network Filters

- Fsmithjack 






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andrewkelley227 posts

I am glad to talk to you about your excellent system. Message me and I would love to give you some ideas. I think you would love the EtherREGEN. Hope to hear from you. 
chorus454 posts
Thanks for asking and I would love to share more info with you. 
The Queen Master Clock is our biggest seller. We are thankful at how well it has been received. 
The Queen Master Clock sells for $565.00 plus shipping and we offer a 30 day money back guarantee trial period. Here is the link for more info: 
https://ctronicmusic.com/shop/ols/products/afterdark-project-clayx-giesemann-ocxo-10mhz-reference-ma...

My website that has some decent info on master clocks, how they work with the EtherREGEN and the home audio Network. It also has the full Stereotimes review and if you are interested.

https://ctronicmusic.com/

It’s funny with reviews, sometimes the reviewer will buy the product or just send it back.


The reviewer of our Clock was so impressed he not only bought the review sample but he also ordered more of our products and expended his review. He loved it right out of the gate and these get quite a better after they stabilize. 

He was smitten. He has since bought even more of our products. We thought it was pretty cool and a nice compliment. This isn’t just any reviewer its their Senior Editor.

In fairness he is not alone. Every single person, every one, every single one has responded the same way. I mean you would at least think one person would maybe not love it? Not the case. 
We offer a full 30 money back Guarantee demo trial program? Not a single return or anything other then praise! We are very thankful. We believe we tapped a vein of immense audio improvement for a very reasonable amount of money. Folks seem agree. I hope you give us a try. Here is a little basic info about our Queen Master Clock: 

https://ctronicmusic.com/shop/ols/products/afterdark-project-clayx-giesemann-ocxo-10mhz-reference-ma...

The AfterDark Queen Master

 

Today’s available digital converters, clocks, and audio re-clockers perform acceptably well reproducing or processing digital audio. Even so, we at AfterDark along with our North American partners on the Charles River, Ctronic Music Boston felt the existing products that enhance digital playback, OCXO clocks and linear power supply solutions are way overpriced. We knew we could bring a line of products to market at a much lower price while substantially increasing digital playback performance. Just look at how exceptionally well our products measure and the subjective consumer and reviewer response has been nothing short of astounding. 

AfterDark PROJECT CLAYX GIESEMANN OCXO 10MHz REFERENCE Queen Master Clock - 75 Ω - SquareWave - (SinWave and 50 Ω Optional) Email us if you need a 50 Ω or SinWave. 

The standard edition is designed to work perfectly with your UpTone Audio EtherREGEN. It comes in 75 Ω and Square Wave for that purpose. If you need or prefer somthing else let us know we can easillly acomondate you.


Features: This product features an industrial strength, audio grade, OCXO refined through long-term calibration and selected to provide exceptional stability. The QUEEN Master is the clock that made AfterDark famous. The QUEEN Master is an audiophile reference clock generator of exceptional quality. This has been confirmed many times over since its launch. In numerous reviews from specialized magazines and through exceedingly enthusiastic user feedback. This reference master clock generates a 10MHz signal with vanishingly low jitter and when paired with an EtherREGEN or any other applicable device dramatically increases the quality of digital music playback. It works fantastic in modest systems and even more so in ambitious and demanding high‑end audio systems. Its remarkable clarity and dynamics are breathtaking. It unlocks the transparency and full dynamic range of your soundstage with incredible dimensionality and detail, free from digital blurring. Ideal for high-end studios, mastering suites, and home Hi Fi audio playback systems. The Queen Master delivers the precision and audio purity your digital playback chain has been missing.  


 


Technical index

  • 10 MHz reference master clock generator with ultimately low phase noise of ‑132 dBc at 10 Hz
  • Engineered around long-term calibration and selected OCXO generators.
  •  Generates a high slew‑rate sin wave signal for superior lock precision.
  • OCXO is fully enclosed in a Butyl composite material: Dynamat Xtreme (Made in USA) designed to minimize heat separation and preserve ideal crystal oscillator stability.
  • Additional EMI materials used to shield and maximize OCXO long term performance. KEMET EMI Shielding is placed along top and outer layer is wrapped in real leather to isolate the heat factors.
  • Black Alu material + Carbon Fiber material for front and rear back plates. Due to the thickness, 3mm / 6mm of Carbon Fiber material the plates provide additional EMI/magnetic coverage.
  • Audio Note pure silver solder 
  • Duelund AC0.4 Silver Premium Audio Cable (Silver in Cotton / Oil impregnated) (Made Denmark) for internal wiring. 
  • AfterDark. Project ClayX WoodMAT for best musical representation (Optional)
  • 2 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
  • Your choice of 50 Ω or 75 Ω impedance reference BNC outputs for max compatibility.
  • Specifically designed and optimized, low noise LPS power supply (Optional)
  • OCXO comes with measurements from the Advanced instrument Symmetricom 5125A calibrated with plotted characteristics for       each clock.
  • The phase noise, and Allen Derivation defines different grades of the OCXO.
  • Dramatically enhances EtherREGEN and compatible DACs, audio re‑clockers and music servers.


Phase Noise Measurements By: Symmetricom 5125A            

 Phase Noise @ 10Mhz - 132                    

 Phase Noise @ 1Mhz   - 103             


Allen Deviation Measurements By: Symmetricom 5125A            

Both Measurements included with Clock Purchase and signed off by Engineer.     






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@fsmithjack , do you know anyone who has a Lumin X1 and an ER and has added a master clock to the ER?
I am running fiber from the A side of the ER to the X1 and would be interested if this clock upgrade is worthwhile in my scenario or not...
Zsolt
@fsmithjack wouldn’t a sign wave be more precise than the clipped square wave? Once Hans Beekhauzen reviewed a master clock and preferred it over another because the reviewed clock was a full sin wave whereas the other less preferred one was a square wave? Please clarify. Thanks!

kzs70
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A system like yours is the type of system that this clock is made for. 
Any refined digital front end that employs a top notch server / DAC and EtherREGEN. 
I’m telling you with all certainty or your money back that it will be the biggest upgrade your ever made in your life in audio. You will be absolutely blown away impressed. You just will. All I ask you come back on here and share your results with others. 
A system like yours has a simple and relatively inexpensive unreal upgrade sitting right there for taking. I mean if I give you all your money why would I be so adamant and confident. I’ll tell you why it’s because if you don’t absolutely love it then you will be the first. 
https://ctronicmusic.com/