Mutec REF10 SE120
10 MHz Reference Master Clock, enhanced version with upgraded oscillator for lowest phase noise and jitter.

The Ultimate Audiophile 10 MHz Reference Master Clock

Black faceplate standard, Aluminum will be extended lead time.

A Mutec MC3+ or MC3+USB or other 10 MHz compatible device is required to use with the REF10 SE120.
Please contact us for details.

SPECIAL ORDER ITEM - NON-CANCELABLE or RETURNABLE

NOW AVAILABLE!! The best BNC Digital cable for REF10 and all MUTEC boxes, tested by MUTEC. 100% German manufactured, specially triple-shielded to isolate interference. BNC connectors are manufactured by Damar & Hagen, including the hard gold plating of the connectors, which must be carried out with particular care.

Optional BNC Cables:

.5 Meter 75Ω BNC Cable

.75 Meter 75Ω BNC Cable

1 Meter 75Ω BNC Cable

2 Meter 75Ω BNC Cable

.75 Meter 50Ω BNC Cable

1 Meter 50Ω BNC Cable

The REF10 SE120 is a special version of the successful audiophile reference clock generator REF10 that we have further enhanced in terms of signal performance. The exceptional quality of the original REF10 has been confirmed many times since its launch in 2017 – in numerous reviews from specialized magazines and through enthusiastic user feedback. A clock generator from MUTEC significantly increases the quality of digital music playback, even and especially with demanding high‑end systems and studio installations. Because it provides the foundation for perfect signal processing in a digital audio chain: the extremely low‑noise reference clock.

The "tuning" variant REF10 SE120 outperforms the original model REF10 in this regard considerably. A clearly measurable advantage is the result of a special feature of the REF10 SE120: its much more elaborately manufactured and selected oven‑controlled quartz oscillator (OCXO). This oscillator is selected according to the strictest standards in test procedures lasting many hours with the help of exceptionally precise and expensive measuring technology. The use of such an outstanding oscillator is responsible for the fact that the REF10 SE120 from MUTEC currently delivers - to our knowledge - the lowest phase noise, respectively jitter values in the industry. This outstanding technical performance has a noticeable impact on the sonic result. Precision, transparency, spatiality and dynamics of the musical presentation reach an unprecedented level and will inspire you!

Like the proven REF10, the optimized REF10 SE120 is extremely flexible. Because of its versatile connectivity this MUTEC clock generator can be successfully integrated in a wide variety of configurations while maintaining an easy way of operation. If you want to maximize the sound potential of your compatible DA converter, music server or audio re‑clocker in every respect, you need the REF10 SE120 from MUTEC!

Features:

10 MHz reference master clock generator with ultimately low phase noise of ‑120 dBc at 1 Hz
Improves and enhances compatible DACs, audio re‑clockers, music servers and master clocks
Engineered around an elaborately manufactured and selected OCXO made in Germany with outstanding low noise
Generates a very high slew‑rate square wave signal for superior lock precision
Provides simultaneous reference outputs with 50 Ω and 75 Ω impedance for maximum compatibility with audio components by other manufacturers
Eight galvanically isolated, individually switchable BNC clock outputs
Sub‑Hz optimized, lowest noise power supply for every circuit section
Integrated highest quality international linear power supply
Highly efficient power line filtering
Intuitive user interface with noble appearance
Rack‑mountable for studio use with optional mounting brackets (2 RU)

1 Customer Review(s)

Adds realism and space and reduces breakup or compression

Reviewed by Tinker42 on 01/18/2024

I have been listening to the Mutec for a few weeks now with my Melco N1 – S38. I use the internal player app. The Melco uses PLL’s to clock several functions of the player. The effect is very noticeable, it makes music sound and feel much more realistic. Basically, like real people in a real acoustic space, playing real instruments. It makes it much easier and much more realistic to hear movement of instruments and voices on the stage meaning for example the sound source gets smaller as people move away from the mic or bigger as they get closer. Similarly instruments or complex musical passages, which used to break up before now stay perfectly intelligible. Things like cymbals which have complex overtones don’t turn splashy and indistinct, nor do they congeal and compress at higher sound pressure levels in the performance, so it seems to enhance dynamic range. I am very pleased and wanted to thank you again for your excellent customer service and getting me the new lower price as my purchase was on the cusp of the price change.