![]() ![]() So, while many are using similar technologies, Cen.Grand was able to achieve their stated goal in their own way, by using a Synchronous direct clock technology a femtosecond clock inside is sent to the shift register directly without any intermediate conversion, so that the performance of the femtosecond clock is directly reflected in the analog output. There are many different ways to realize frequency rising, but by its nature, this is a very complex mathematical problem. The high-frequency rise algorithm is the core of the DSDAC 1.0. The Deluxe Model takes it further by improving the components even more to create what Jianhue calls "A Nobility to the Sound" which is as good as any DAC I have heard. Furthermore, they have improved some of the internal components to higher end discrete parts which helps to further enhance and refine the sound. The Super Clock takes it a step further by improving the clock system so that RMS Jitter is as low as 100fs. The Standard model follows the above formulas. In addition, Cen.Grand has employed a clock blocking technology that is unique to their DACs. ![]() The DSDAC 1.0 can increase the frequency of all input data including PCM or DSD64 up to DSD1024. However, the Cen.Grand is not copying their code and spent 5 years creating their own mathematical equations and algorithms. These include Meitner, Emm Labs, Playback Designs and most notably, PS Audio. There have been several other companies who have made a DSD DAC. It doesn't use a conventional chip for DA conversion, but instead uses discrete components and an extremely advanced algorithm for digital processing. It is different from a DS, R2R or FPGA DAC in many ways. The DSDAC1.0 is a high-performance audio DAC based on DSD theory. With that, sit back and enjoy the Cen.Grand DSDAC 1.0 Super Clock. More important than comparisons, the Super Clock stood up to all genres of music I listen to, and sounded wonderful no matter my chain or the headphone I used. In addition, I compared it to the Exogal Comet+, The Matrix X2 Pure, and the Meier Corda Soul. I used the Cen.Grand with my CFA3, Cembalo Labs Spring 1, Icon Audio HP8, Hifiman HEKv2, ZMF Atrium, ZMF Auteur OG, LFF Code X and the T+A Solitaire P-SE. It is flexible, intuitive and very easy on the eyes. If you want to skip the review and get to the end, The Super Clock is worth every penny and provides a physical, resolute sound that pairs beautifully with solid state and tube amps. All thoughts are my own and I have not been compensated to write these impressions/review. Thank you to Cen.Grand and to Arthur Power at Power Holdings for giving me this opportunity to demo the Super Clock. As you will read, this is a very special product that is a welcome addition to the very crowded $3000-$4000 DAC price range. But, by no means does middle not mean great. ![]() The subject of this review is their middle tier Super Clock. The Standard Model, The Super Clock, and The Deluxe. This review focuses on their unique take on DSD DAC technology. Plus, they are working on a line of Music Servers and Streamers to come out soon. They are an innovative company with headphone amps, All-In One DAC/Amps, 2 Channel Speaker Amps, and DACs. The end of 2022 brought Cen.Grand to the US shores for the first time through Power Holdings Inc. Cen.Grand has been around the high end Chinese Market for about 10 years. Due to life, sitting down to write this review took some time, but in the end it was a very rewarding experience.
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