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Auralic Vega G2 DAC with an Esoteric Master Clock

I curently have the full stack of Aries G2, Vega G2 and Leo GX and they work fantastically. I have just added the Esoteric Grandioso K1 SACD player which is out of this world. I am now thinking of adding the Esoteric Grandioso G1 Master clock to further enhance the performance of the K1. I am thinking whether I can get rid of the Leo as the Grandioso G1 has 4 clock outputs and one of them can be connected to the Vega G2.

Can this work so I can reduce my costs and save shelf space?

Thanks,

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daeone
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How would you describe the two tonal qualities?
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sudhirgoel OP
23 posts
 
The Esoteric is a tad softer in the volume levels, smoother at the edges and much more personal if u are listenting to music alone in a relaxed mood.

Auralic is louder, sharper sounding and better for parties and louder events.

I think the fatigue factor (FF if I might use it) is higher in thr Auralic. I can listen to the Esoteric for much longer.
daeone
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Have you done any tube rolling in your Mac pre?  My speakers have AMT tweeters which tend to be on the warm side. I rolled tubes in my BHK pre and knew immediately when I found the right ones.  When I added the Auralic Aries G2 it didn't make my system sound strident at all, just conveyed better resolution, imaging, and separation.  I'm thinking that coverting to a complete Auralic front end will give me more of the same.
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sudhirgoel OP
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No I have rolled my tubes in the Mc. My equipment is all mew and only acquired in the last 2 months. I intend to first use it for a few months without any changes to let all break in. Auralic is a fantastic front end
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