MSB Reference/Select - Impact of the Femto Clock

[divertiti]

Has anyone had first hand experience rolling through the 3 different clock options (140, 77, 33) on the Reference or Select? What type of sonic character would you say each possesses and what impact did switching clock have on your system or musical enjoyment?

 

[Mike Lavigne]

never heard my Select II without the 33 Femto clock, or with one of the other one's.

sorry, cannot help.

 

[divertiti]

never heard my Select II without the 33 Femto clock, or with one of the other one's.

sorry, cannot help.

No problem at all Mike, thank you for all the knowledge and experience you share around here.

 

[Emorante]

I recently tried at home, on my dac reference, both the double power and the 33 femto, compared to 77. The dual power supply did not convince me, while the clock improved the sound and so I kept it. Recommended.

 

[divertiti]

I recently tried at home, on my dac reference, both the double power and the 33 femto, compared to 77. The dual power supply did not convince me, while the clock improved the sound and so I kept it. Recommended.

Thanks for sharing, that's really interesting. Can you expand on what you heard when you changed to Femto 33 that made you decide it's worth keeping? Also on the other hand, what did you hear when you changed to double power? (I am assuming not much change)

 

[HughP3]

I also have a Reference but had the 77 clock initially. Went to the 33, its worth the money. Its not a huge difference but definitely dont want to go back.

 

[divertiti]

I also have a Reference but had the 77 clock initially. Went to the 33, its worth the money. Its not a huge difference but definitely dont want to go back.

Thanks Hugh, when you made the move from 77 to 33, what improvements did you hear that made you not want to go back?

 

[HughP3]

Hi, most noticeable was bass clarity and impact. then better spatial queues and piano had more sparkle more lifelike. For me bass was immediately noticeable then rest took a bit if a listen but i only needed a few tracks. I dont believe in pixie dust, this was real to me, but its not huge. Price per performance well thats another discussion