Mutec REF 10 NANO (Black)

The REF10 NANO is the version of an audiophile 10 MHz reference clock generator in MUTEC quality that focuses on the essentials. It is based on the proven REF10, but brings its technology, which has been confirmed as excellent by many users and editors, into a new, significantly lower price range.

With the REF10 NANO, dedicated music lovers have the opportunity for the first time to significantly improve the sound capabilities of their digital home audio system with a manageable investment. Ambitious studio operators can also use this MUTEC reference clock to guarantee their customers the highest sound quality for mastering and recording. Regardless of which playback system the REF10 NANO is used in, you will hear a significant increase in transparency, spatiality and dynamics in the music.

Interfaces

• 2 x BNC output for 10 MHz reference clock signals, 50 Ω termination, unbalanced
• 2 x BNC output for 10 MHz reference clock signals, 75 Ω termination, unbalanced

Signal format of all interfaces

• Rectangle, 10,000 MHz, 2 Vpp, 50:50 duty cycle

Clock generation

• Type: 10,000 MHz low-noise oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO)
• Frequency stability on delivery: < +/-0.01 ppm
• Frequency stability in the temperature range from -20 °C to +70 °C: < +/-0.03 ppm
• Short-term stability (Allan deviation) at Tau = 1 s: 2 x 10-12 (typical)
• Ageing after ten days of operation:
• < +/-0.0002 ppm (per day),
• < +/-0.03 ppm (first year),
• < +/-0.2 ppm (ten years)
• Warm-up time at +25 °C: <5 min

Power supply

Power supply

• Type: internal switching power supply
• Input voltage range: 85-305 V, 50-60 Hz
• Power consumption: 7 W during the warm-up phase (<10 min), 4 W during operation

Direct voltage input (DC)

• Input voltage range: 15 V
• Power consumption: max. 7 W

Mechanical data

• Housing size/material/color: 196 x 44 x 300 mm (WxHxD, without connectors and housing feet), 1.5 mm steel, black powder-coated
• Front panel dimensions/material/surface/colour: 198 x 44 x 6 mm (WxHxD), aluminum, anodized aluminum incl. sub-anodized or screen imprint
• Weight: 2070 g without packaging