X-3

The Soulnote X-3 represents a breakthrough in clock generator design, born from a singular focus on eliminating the timing errors that compromise digital playback. By providing a stable, high-precision 10MHz reference signal, it allows compatible DACs and transports to operate with a level of temporal authority that defines the pinnacle of digital audio reproduction. At the heart of the X-3 is an SC-cut, oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO), selected specifically for its superior stability and remarkably low phase noise. Unlike standard crystal oscillators, this thermostatic bath-type design ensures a constant operating environment for the crystal, resulting in an output signal of unparalleled consistency and purity. This core technology is supported by a 200VA toroidal transformer—a capacity typically reserved for power amplifiers—ensuring the oscillator receives an abundant and clean power supply. The X-3 is built to a standard that prioritises sonic performance above all else. Every aspect of its construction, from the naked foil resistors to the non-NFB discrete voltage stabilisation circuit, is engineered to prevent the introduction of electronic noise. The result is a profound improvement in spatial imaging, detail retrieval, and naturalness, allowing the listener to experience the true intent and atmosphere of the original recording.