Central power distribution module. This is a multi-layered stack up that takes the incoming DC power from the powerbase and delivers it to both the Right and Left Mono DAC modules and the clock circuitry.
Looking at the jackpanel, the bottom center through hole represents the incoming DC umbilical linking to the Sentinel Powerbase.
On each mono DAC, the rectangular socket will be the dedicated fiber input coming from the Sentinel Digital Director.
Above and below the fiber connections are 2 XLR and 2 RCA analog inputs. Closer to the center, we have two XLR outputs per channel.
And between those… is an experimental proprietary link for the Sentinel Edition M500’s.
The heart of the system.
Dedicated circuits for both the 44 and 48 (and their multiples) playback. E
ach crystal is in a removeable ovenized chamber.
The clock module is floating on an isolated platform. Using cable isolators, energy in and out of the system is dissipated into heat as the ultra fine fibers rub together. Since the crystal itself is a mechanical part by its nature, we have found measurable improvements by isolating this clock circuitry from unwanted inputs and vibration.