The T1 sets an uncompromising benchmark for clock accuracy and stability. At its core is a 10 MHz oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO), encapsulated in a massive billet-aluminum block for exceptional thermal stability and mechanically isolated to suppress even the faintest micro-vibrations.

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Unlike conventional word-clock systems, which rely on crystals locked to 44.1 or 48 kHz families, the T1 starts with a cleaner 10 MHz reference and divides down digitally using an advanced all-digital PLL. This design eliminates the noisier “direct” crystals found in word clocks, producing measurably lower in-band jitter and far superior time-domain stability. Where most clocks operate at the picosecond (10⁻¹² s) level, the T1 achieves femtosecond performance (10⁻¹⁵ s)—roughly 1,000× more precise. The result is a foundation of vanishingly low phase noise, ensuring that digital conversion preserves timing integrity with unprecedented clarity and coherence.

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Every element of the T1’s power and signal architecture is engineered for purity. Each critical stage—the OCXO itself, its buffer, and the output circuitry—draws from its own dedicated, galvanically isolated, ultra-low-noise supply. A mechanically decoupled, magnetically and electrostatically shielded toroidal transformer feeds the system, eliminating vibration-borne interference. Together, these measures ensure that nothing compromises the core task: preserving musical integrity at the most fundamental level—time.

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This architecture delivers performance that surpasses Rubidium-based alternatives, without their finite lifespan, radioactive content, or disposal challenges. The audible result is cleaner data transfer and more precise conversion, revealing subtler textures, more stable spatial cues, and a heightened sense of musical realism.

For absolute, long-term accuracy, an optional GPS synchronization module locks the T1 to Cesium atomic clocks embedded within the satellite network—ensuring timing precision that remains unwavering for years to come.