Matrix Audio Silver Copper Hi-Fi Clock Cable

The Matrix Audio Silver Copper Hi‑Fi Clock Cable is a dedicated clock signal interconnect engineered for digital audio systems. It is designed to connect a clock source device to audio devices that are equipped with an external clock input—including music streamers, digital audio transports, DACs, and network switches. Every aspect of this cable—from conductor and insulating materials to shielding architecture and connectors—has been optimized around signal integrity, ensuring a stable, low‑loss transmission path for high‑precision clock signals.

Engineered for Clock Signals

The cable features a 0.9 mm single‑strand, high‑purity OFC center conductor with a silver‑plated surface. At high frequencies, current tends to concentrate near the conductor’s surface. The silver plating reduces surface conduction loss and preserves the amplitude and waveform integrity of the clock signal. A PTFE insulation layer and dual‑layer silver‑plated copper shielding mesh minimize external electromagnetic interference that could degrade clock‑signal transmission.

Stable Clock Signal Delivery

The overall performance of an external clock system depends on the coordinated operation of the clock source, transmission path, and receiving device. The Matrix Audio Silver Copper Hi-Fi Clock Cable effectively reduces signal attenuation during transmission and minimizes external interference, helping connected devices maintain a stable lock to the external clock. This provides a solid foundation for precise synchronization and high-quality playback in digital audio systems.

• Semi‑Flexible Body for Effortless Routing The semi-flexible coaxial construction balances structural stability with installation flexibility, making it easy to route in desktop systems, audio racks, and other space-constrained setups.
• 50Ω Impedance, Low‑Loss Performance Designed with a 50 Ω characteristic impedance, the cable supports broadband transmission up to 12 GHz, with attenuation of only 0.125 dB/m at 100 MHz. This generous high‑frequency headroom ensures that 10 MHz clock signals retain their waveform integrity with minimal attenuation or degradation along the line.
• Crimp‑Type BNC Connectors Both ends are fitted with crimped BNC connectors. By avoiding variations introduced by soldering, the crimped construction helps maintain consistent impedance between the cable and connectors.
• Seamless Integration into the Clock Ecosystem The Silver Copper Hi‑Fi Clock Cable comes in 0.5 m and 1.0 m lengths and is fully compatible with the complete Matrix Audio ecosystem:
  • SC‑1 Audio Grade Reference Clock
  • MS‑1 Music Streamer
  • NT‑1 Digital Audio Transport
  • ND‑1 Audio DAC
  • SS‑1 Pro Audio Grade Network Switch

Furthermore, it works flawlessly with third‑party gear in your existing audio system fitted with clock‑input or clock‑output ports.