The Teac CG-10M-X 10 MHz Master Clock Generator with OCXO is a professional audio and production tool that delivers extremely accurate clock signal to DACs, network audio players, CD players, and other important equipment, allowing them to perform at their best, thus optimizing your control and minimizing recording mistakes.
At the heart of the CG-10M-X is an OCXO (Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator) equipped with a thermostatic chamber that maximizes the stability of the oscillation. An analog oven status meter allows checking of the internal operating status from outside at any time. The output buffer amplifier circuit, power supply circuit, and other components have been refined from previous versions to enhance performance standards. The chassis has been designed with a semi-floating top panel and Stressless Foot for more open, natural, and full sound. Elimination of top-panel screws emphasizes a clean and elegant appearance.
- Oven Status Analog Gauge located in the middle of the unit, a TEAC trademark in recent years, shows the stability of the crystal oscillator when in use
- As the temperature of the oven that contains the crystal oscillator reaches the ideal temperature for accurate clock generation, power consumption of the oven decreases and the gauge points to zero, signaling to the user that the digital processing on the connected device is now controlled by an extremely accurate 10 MHz clock signal
- Note: the oscillator is usually stable about 2 minutes after the power is turned on, but at least 10 minutes are necessary for the clock to reach ideal condition
- Each circuit from the power supply section to the buffer-amp at the output stage is completely isolated to prevent cross-interference when multiple devices are connected to the BNC connectors
- By incorporating a buffer-amp into each circuit, no degradation of the signal waveform occurs when the generated clock signal is shared by several devices
- In the X edition, the buffer-amp circuit and power supply circuit have been refined to achieve even higher sound quality
- A high-capacity, toroidal-core power transformer supplies a constant, stable current that contributes greatly to the efficacy of the crucial clock generation and its subsequent high-precision output.
3-Point Support Stressless Foot
- This isolation foot enables stable installation without being affected by even the slightest distortion of the floor surface. Unlike conventional isolation feet, this foot was developed with the concept of creating a gap between the foot and the bottom chassis, allowing it to vibrate freely, resulting in a more natural sound. The machined steel foot is suspended from the bottom, providing a more natural and fuller sound in addition to the accurate imaging of the previous pinpoint spike foot design.
Semi-Floating Top Panel
- The CG-10M-X’s aluminum top panel features a new semi-floating construction. Instead of being firmly screwed to the chassis, the top is loosely mounted in the slots of the side panels for a superior open sound. With a clean, screwless top panel, the CG-10M-X blends elegantly with the high-end digital players it is paired with.
Bobust Full-Metal Chassis combined with an A4-Size Footprint
- Designed to match the successful Reference 500 Series, the CG-10M-X features aluminum panels and a robust metal chassis (that also isolates it from electromagnetic noise), with a compact A4-size footprint that will fit anywhere.