The HiFi Rose RS130 employs an Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) clock. This type of clock is a highly stable frequency generator where the crystal oscillator is housed within a temperature-controlled oven. Maintaining a constant temperature minimizes frequency drift caused by temperature fluctuations, leading to a more accurate and stable timing signal.
The implementation of a precision clock is crucial for high-fidelity audio reproduction. Jitter, or timing errors in the digital signal, can negatively impact sound quality. By employing an OCXO, the RS130 aims to minimize jitter, resulting in improved clarity, detail, and imaging in the audio output. The historical context involves the pursuit of increasingly accurate and stable clocks in audio devices to overcome limitations imposed by less precise timing mechanisms.
