The first recommended expansion for the CH Precision C10 DAC is also its most transformative. By physically relocating the DAC boards and analog circuitry into a dedicated new chassis—the C10 Master DAC—and assigning all digital processing, source selection, and clock management to the C10 Conductor, CH Precision achieves a fundamental architectural separation of digital and analog domains.
This reconfiguration isn’t just elegant—it’s a serious step up in sonic and structural sophistication.
Key benefits of this architecture:
Digital tasks are performed in complete electrical isolation from the analog stage
The two units communicate via CH-Link, CH Precision’s proprietary ultra-low-noise interface
The analog circuitry operates in a quieter environment, reducing noise and jitter
Resolution, timing accuracy, and musical realism are significantly enhanced
Separate power supplies for each chassis minimize interference and maximize performance
In this configuration, the original C10 DAC becomes the C10 Conductor, dedicated to digital processing and clock management, while the new chassis becomes the C10 Master DAC, focused entirely on D-to-A conversion and analog output.
Whether added to an existing C10 or purchased as part of a complete four-chassis digital front end, the Conductor offers the same level of performance—with no compromise and no price penalty for building in stages.