What does a superclock sound like?
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So what does such a hyperclock sound like? Well… the clock itself has little sound, of course. But it does affect sound. However relative to the Mutec REF10, it’s not so much a difference in sound. It’s more in space and how the music flows…. The Mutec REF10-SE120 adds a little more extra space and fluidity.
The Flow Master
When we put on Natalie Merchant, for example, we hear the voice in the center rock solid and the air around it really puts her in her recording space. Just like with the REF10, but just a tad bigger and even airier. This ensures that the experience is a fraction more intense. Is it worth the extra 2000 euros? That is of course up to you.
If we step to Massive Attack tacks then we hear, just like with Natalie Merchant, a little more space and air. And also a little more flow in the playback. Perhaps on systems with more resolution some other things will stand out. On our reference system these are the things that jump out.
Striking
Just like with the Mutec REF10, it’s noticeable that with this masterclock, older and less good recordings are much easier to ‘like’. The hard s’s and edges almost disappear like snow in the sun. And that means that many more recordings pass the audio-nerd committee. And that’s something we can only applaud, because if anything is a shame, it’s that good albums don’t get played anymore because they don’t sound good.
It’s also noticeable that songs are more lyrical. There is more transient information. This indirectly points to better timing and an increase in resolution. Which is true, since sample jitter / clock jitter weakens both elements.
