Digital audio promises perfect sound—but timing is everything. Today we’re talking about jitter: the microscopic timing errors that blur imaging, flatten soundstage, and drain the life from music. Where does jitter come from? And more importantly, how do we fix it? Enter the reclocker. These unsung heroes of digital playback clean up jittered signals and restore clarity and focus. If you’ve never heard what a clean clock can do, this episode might surprise you.

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