I haven’t tried the Clock Sync board in the I1 and that product cannot support internal LVDS distribution, although the better shielding on the board and the ability to disable unused clock outputs should still deliver superior performance to the older Sync I/O board, while optimizing clocking between the I1 and a D1.5 (for instance) is always going to be a good idea.
But the answer to that question is even more emphatic if you have existing units that are already fitted with the Sync I/O board. Not only is the new Clock Sync board demonstrably superior in sonically and musically important ways, CH Precision are offering users who return existing Sync I/O boards a 50% trade-in against the newer version – which makes it pretty much a no-brainer. That offer is also applicable to Clock Sync boards exchanged as part of a D1 or C1 upgrade. The swap takes a matter of minutes and, given the benefits, I suspect that boards will be in short supply – at least initially – so I’d get your order in early!
Do note however, that the Clock Sync board is NOT internally compatible with the earlier digital products (the D1 and C1) although, for example, a D1 fitted with the earlier Sync I/O board will still work perfectly with a C1.2 fitted with the latest Clock Sync board.
Clock Sync boards are available now at a price of $1,500 USD – or half of that if you are trading in a Sync I/O board, although if I understand correctly, that will be a limited time offer.
CH Precision
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