Use Multiple Master Clock Outputs?
I have the Denafrips Aether clock to use with their Gaia DDC. The two fixed clock outputs and two DDC inputs match for frequency (one in/out=45.xxMhz, the other in/out 49.xxMhz.
Do I use just one cable between the units at one of those frequencies, or do I use both cables for both frequencies. My gut says just one but not sure. Thanks!
I believe the reason for the multiple clocks is that they divide more easily to different base clocks. 44.1 kHz is Redbook/CD standard while higher resolution starts at 48 kHz. 49.152 MHz is 1024 x 48 kHz. 45.1584 MHz is 1024 x 44.1 kHz. So the high speed connection would be used at 48, 96, etc. while the lower clock rate is for 44.1, 88,2, etc. |
@erik_squires Yes, I was also just thinking this is the case, for the two different base frequencies. Thanks. So it seems then both cables would be needed. |
Have to ask, what is the purpose/benefit of using both Aether and Gaia? Are you using Denafrips streamer, both Arce and Arcas do have output for master clock? Also what DAC are you using? Are they positioned Aether to Gaia and then DAC? I don't understand what you are achieving or trying to fix with both Aether and Gaia, can you please elaborate. |
