Node (N131 / N132) - DAC Clocked with C3 MK2 Low Jitter Clocking (installed)

* We recommend the Codec IC is clocked before the DAC

The Node X and Node N132 has an improved DAC and output stage over the Node N130. This DAC chip has a dedicated oscillator and we are improving it with our C3 MK2 low jitter clock. 

• This is not plug and play and requires Fidelity Audio to install the clock in house.
• We recommend the psu is upgraded with the interface and external psu before (or at the same time) as the clock.

‘Timing is the essence of musicality’

This upgrade is ideal for use when using the Node or Node X internal DAC

Replacing the original cheap clock with the accurate C3 MK2 low jitter clock lifts the Node 2 / 2i / N130 / N131 / N132 further up the hifi chain (especially after upgrading the psu).

Q&A -

Does the clocking improve the performance if using the Nodes internal dacs? Yes 

Does the clocking improve the performance if using an external dac? Yes even more benefits will come, the better the dac the more you will benefit.

Why do I need to clock the Node? The Node has a codec ic that processes all the various digital audio formats, this outputs a digital feed to the internal dac and digital out of the Node. This ic requires a crystal / oscillator (clock signal) to operate and uses it as a reference, by removing the cheap crystal and fitting a much more accurate (and lower noise) clock the reference has become more accurate (greater) allowing the ic to process the digital audio to a much higher standard.

Expect -

• Greater Timing
• Extended low bass frequencies
• Less mid range muddle
• Cleaner less harsh top end
• Fuller sound
• More Separation 

C3 MK2 Info - 

• Accuracy: +/- 1ppm
• Measured Jitter less than 0.2PSec (Femtosecond)
• Stable clock output to 6 decimal places +/- 2 digits
• Unbuffered output
• 3 stage Vref circuit
• Input noise filter circuit
• SPower Reference derived low noise regulation
• Super low ESR high ripple Oscon Polymer SVP decoupling capacitors
• High quality PPS decoupling capacitors
• 2020uF total capacitance
• Optimised circuit layout
• High Precision oscillator
• Underside ground plane shield
• High grade copper pcb
• 5V to 15V input
• 30mA low current design
• 55mm x 24mm