How to ■ break-in ■ Clock Cable ■


I have been wondering how to break-in clock cables. Do I need to play music, OR just power on the Clock?

I have (a) Master Clock, connecting to (b) CD Transport, and (c) DAC

- Do I need to power-on ALL 3 machines? Do I need to even play a CD?

- OR, what I need is to just power-on Master Clock?

 

Someone said, as clock sampling signals are being sent out from Master Clock to slaves via "clock cables", regardless what the slaves are doing, so there are no need to play music. (So, no need to play CDs)

He further said, when interconnect cables, say from Transport to DAC, are being broken-in, there is no need to power-on the DAC, because signals are being sent from Transport via "interconnect cables", regardless DAC is power-on or not. In this case, the same logic is applied to clock cables break-in.

 

If the above makes sense, I can break-in Clock cables by just power-on Master Clock and let the sampling signals out?

Thanks.

opera_lover

Showing 1 response by lordmelton

Just leave your clock powered 24/7 because if you switch it off it could take a day or two to settle down again.

It's very important that the clock cables are short, 1m is good but not longer if you can help it. All clock cables should be same manufacturer and same length. Good quality too, at least $1k per cable.

A very good and compatible power cable for the clock is essential. Try several they make a big difference.