To ensure users about the high oscillation stability of the crystal oscillator at the heart of the CG-10M-X, TEAC added an "analog oven status meter" on the front panel that reflects the internal operating status of the OCXO in its thermostatic chamber, from the outside, at any time. We will need to get hold of the CG-10M-X manual to get a better understanding about how to read this meter's "gauge". TEAC just says that the CG-10M-X achieves frequency temperature characteristics within ±3ppb, and that the frequency precision is within ±0.1ppm (when shipped new).
According to TEAC, in this new "X" Edition, even the chassis construction has been redesigned with a semi-floating top panel and "Stressless Foot" for "a more open, natural and full sound." And while many will scratch their heads wondering if the elimination of the top panel screws also has any implications on the sound stage, TEAC says the option was just to "emphasize the clean, elegant look of the CG-10M-X."
Normally, a Master Clock Generator is an important component in studios and installations where multiple digital systems depend upon a single reference, which when daisy-chained can result in unwanted jitter. TEAC acknowledges that this applies mostly in "the world of professional music production" and in "an increasingly complex digital environment," but believes this should also be available for those who want to achieve "the ultimate level of audio quality." As TEAC states, in the world of high-end audio, a Master Clock Generator is "a key component for high-quality sound reproduction on digital audio players."
"All digital audio equipment has an internal clock circuit and uses the generated clock signal for digital signal processing. The clock signal is the basis for all digital signal processing. For example, a digital signal such as a PCM signal, which is extremely finely divided into tens of thousands of parts per second along the time axis, cannot be converted back to an accurate analog waveform if the fundamental time axis on which the signal is based fluctuates during D/A conversion. This is especially true for DSD audio signals, which operate at MHz speeds along the time axis. The Master Clock Generator is an essential device for providing an external high-precision master clock to a digital device, enabling it to reproduce sound more faithfully to the original master," TEAC details.
For that effect, the company now provides the CG-10M-X with four BNC Clock output connectors (gold-plated), from an independent and isolated circuit design with a refined buffer amplifier circuit and toroidal-core power transformer, all in a robust full-metal chassis.
The CG-10M-X is available for 120V, 60Hz and 220-240V, 50Hz AC operation and select dealers will be able to accept orders for delivery this Summer for $1,899.99 MSPR.
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