ezkcdude;229651 Wrote: > What exactly are we trying to correct with word clock?
Jitter - probably! But since *or* even though we agree we don't really know all? I may not have made it clear enough that the actual reason isn't my main concern. I wanted to know if people have tried it and heard any or even enough of a difference. I mean, why else would those who built the Transporter have gone down the same path, why else would so many DIYers using professional sound cards insist on ones with a word clock synchronisation: 1) For compatibility reasons only? Can't be the (only) reason: all those connections would, technically speaking, run stably enough without an external WC. 2) Out of principle, although they cannot hear a difference? If so, that's what I would have wanted to know. 3) To accommodate studios and the use of multiple units, extreme cable lengths etc., while it makes no audible difference at home? If so, that's what I would be interested in knowing. Because as long as I don't know, I must admit that the thought that the Transporter has been built (let alone mainly) for studio purposes sounds, sorry to say, ludicrous. 4) Because it makes an audible difference? If so, I'd be interested in hearing people's impressions. I'm a grown person and have done listening tests of all kind long enough to be able to smell self deception if someone argues that it must sound better because it costs more, don't worry! In short though: if it makes no audible difference, why would it be offered by the manufacturer? I realise it may be for promotion purposes only. I am a sceptic. But not so cynical I wouldn't at least take the trouble to ask. Greetings from Switzerland, David. -- acousticsguru ------------------------------------------------------------------------ acousticsguru's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13298 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38637 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
