What network issue might arise if both clock masters are present in a Dante system?

In a Dante system, having two clock masters present can lead to synchronization issues, specifically a phenomenon known as sync loss. In a properly configured Dante network, a single device should act as the master clock to provide a stable time reference for all other devices (slaves). If there are two devices trying to act as clock masters, each may have different timing references, causing confusion in the system. This conflict can lead to devices losing sync with each other, which compromises the integrity of the audio stream and may manifest as audio dropouts or timing discrepancies. The synchronization of all devices is crucial for maintaining audio quality and stability across the network. Properly designating one clock master helps to ensure that all devices are synchronized to the same timing source, preventing sync loss.