The Ideon Audio Absolute Time is a reference-level digital signal re-clocker and conditioner designed to improve the integrity of USB and S/PDIF connections in high-performance audio systems. Designed and manufactured in Greece, it incorporates Ideon’s proprietary 3R signal-processing technology to regenerate, re-clock and re-drive digital signals, with correction applied at both the input and output stages. Its Triple Distillation USB architecture employs a proprietary three-stage noise-reduction circuit, while multiple ultra-low-jitter femto clocks are used to control timing errors and reduce unwanted interference.
The Absolute Time provides independent USB and coaxial S/PDIF inputs and outputs, allowing it to be integrated with music servers, network streamers, CD transports and external DACs. Its extensive power supply architecture incorporates a handmade transformer, triple-stage ultra-low-noise linear regulation and proprietary rectification circuitry, together with a high-current 5V USB output capable of supplying up to 2.5A. Housed in a substantial CNC-machined aluminium chassis, the Absolute Time offers a dedicated approach to digital signal conditioning without requiring replacement of the existing source or converter.
Key Features
Reference-level USB and S/PDIF digital signal re-clocker
Designed and manufactured in Greece
Proprietary Ideon Audio 3R signal-processing technology
Digital signal regeneration, re-clocking and re-driving
Signal correction applied at both input and output stages
Proprietary Triple Distillation USB input architecture
Three-stage USB noise-reduction circuitry
Designed to reduce electrical noise and signal degradation
Multiple ultra-low-jitter femto-grade clock oscillators
Proprietary re-clocking circuitry on an upgradeable platform
Phase-correction architecture designed to minimise timing errors
Separate USB and coaxial S/PDIF inputs
Separate USB and coaxial S/PDIF outputs
USB Audio 2.0 high-speed interface
USB data rate: 480Mb/s
S/PDIF re-clocking sample rates: 32–192kHz
PCM and DSD compatibility
Dedicated S/PDIF re-clocking circuit
Ultra-low-noise, jitter-attenuating S/PDIF phase-locked loop (PLL)
Buffered S/PDIF output
12MHz master clock output capability
Switchable 5V USB output power rail
High-current USB output rated at 2.5A
Independently regulated, ultra-low-noise USB output supply
Triple-stage ultra-low-noise linear power supply
Separate power supply lines for critical internal circuits
Substantial low-ESR audio-grade capacitor bank
Handmade high-capacity power transformer
Proprietary low-noise rectification bridge
Designed to minimise rectifier switching noise
Custom discrete LED display synchronised with the audio clock
Compatible with operating systems supporting the standard USB audio stack
No dedicated USB driver required according to Ideon
CNC-machined aluminium chassis
Approximately 13 hours of machining specified for the chassis
Black or silver anodised aluminium finishes
Additional finishes available on request
Suitable for music servers, streamers, CD transports and external DACs
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W × H × D): 490 × 90 × 175mm
Weight: 11kg
The Ideon Audio Absolute Time is a reference-level digital signal re-clocker and conditioner designed to improve the integrity of USB and S/PDIF connections in high-performance audio systems. Designed and manufactured in Greece, it incorporates Ideon’s proprietary 3R signal-processing technology to regenerate, re-clock and re-drive digital signals, with correction applied at both the input and output stages. Its Triple Distillation USB architecture employs a proprietary three-stage noise-reduction circuit, while multiple ultra-low-jitter femto clocks are used to control timing errors and reduce unwanted interference.
The Absolute Time provides independent USB and coaxial S/PDIF inputs and outputs, allowing it to be integrated with music servers, network streamers, CD transports and external DACs. Its extensive power supply architecture incorporates a handmade transformer, triple-stage ultra-low-noise linear regulation and proprietary rectification circuitry, together with a high-current 5V USB output capable of supplying up to 2.5A. Housed in a substantial CNC-machined aluminium chassis, the Absolute Time offers a dedicated approach to digital signal conditioning without requiring replacement of the existing source or converter.
Key Features
Reference-level USB and S/PDIF digital signal re-clocker
Designed and manufactured in Greece
Proprietary Ideon Audio 3R signal-processing technology
Digital signal regeneration, re-clocking and re-driving
Signal correction applied at both input and output stages
Proprietary Triple Distillation USB input architecture
Three-stage USB noise-reduction circuitry
Designed to reduce electrical noise and signal degradation
Multiple ultra-low-jitter femto-grade clock oscillators
Proprietary re-clocking circuitry on an upgradeable platform
Phase-correction architecture designed to minimise timing errors
Separate USB and coaxial S/PDIF inputs
Separate USB and coaxial S/PDIF outputs
USB Audio 2.0 high-speed interface
USB data rate: 480Mb/s
S/PDIF re-clocking sample rates: 32–192kHz
PCM and DSD compatibility
Dedicated S/PDIF re-clocking circuit
Ultra-low-noise, jitter-attenuating S/PDIF phase-locked loop (PLL)
Buffered S/PDIF output
12MHz master clock output capability
Switchable 5V USB output power rail
High-current USB output rated at 2.5A
Independently regulated, ultra-low-noise USB output supply
Triple-stage ultra-low-noise linear power supply
Separate power supply lines for critical internal circuits
Substantial low-ESR audio-grade capacitor bank
Handmade high-capacity power transformer
Proprietary low-noise rectification bridge
Designed to minimise rectifier switching noise
Custom discrete LED display synchronised with the audio clock
Compatible with operating systems supporting the standard USB audio stack
No dedicated USB driver required according to Ideon
CNC-machined aluminium chassis
Approximately 13 hours of machining specified for the chassis
Black or silver anodised aluminium finishes
Additional finishes available on request
Suitable for music servers, streamers, CD transports and external DACs
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W × H × D): 490 × 90 × 175mm
Weight: 11kg
