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Esoteric Master Clock

Hello to all,

I'm new here and this is my first post. I've read older posts on this subject so I am interested in knowing if time has put things in perspective.
I own an Esoteric K-07Xs CDP and am considering adding a G-02x Master Clock to it; it's a considerable expense so I would love to know the impressions of those who have made the purchase. I am aware of all the possible caveats - the diminishing returns, the idea that a very special 50 ohm cable might be needed, the suggestion to spend the money on another amp or speakers or music, etc. - but what I am really interested in here are the opinions of those who are fully satisfied and why, as well as the objections of those who are not.

Thanks for any useful contribution,
Max
martinguitars
ramon74
25 posts
 
Not yet! I'm reading a lot about Cybershaft clocks. 
ramon74
25 posts
 
After the home demo:
The clock effect is still evident, but less so than with 05XS. It may be because of my player which is more modern (03XD) or because I don't have a dedicated room like the store where I tested it.
I think the g02x is a 2018 product or so and pairs very well with the 05xs.
I guess after upgrading the players to XD the master clocks will also be updated sooner rather than later.
I will not buy it, it does not compensate for the sound improvement in my equipment at the moment, but I have discovered how good a properly associated master clock can be.
007nguyen
6 posts
 
Hello,

I have an Esoteric K-03XS.
I use clock Grimm CC1.
And I only use K-03XS like a drive.
I prefer listen CDs with my very old DAC...Mark Levinson N360S...
No doubt...better DAC than the internal DAC of the K-03XS...
Hope this help
johnss
569 posts
 
with CD's data rate (16/44.1) , you still may hear an improvement with a master clock. But if I were shopping for a clock, I would sure look at the pro audio side first, before looking at consumer electronics. Take a look at Antelope Audio clocks. With higher data rates (24/96, 24/192) there is no comparison between no master clock and a master clock. The master clocked signal is so much better focused. 
garebear
1,146 posts
 
…...however, you will need to make sure that the signal's of the master clock and your cd player are both the same in order to get the best sonic results. There are some really good companies out there who are manufacturing master clocks but the ones I was interested
in provided only a square wave signal and my Esoteric cd player does accept both square and sine wave  ; but it is very important that the signals should both match for optimum results. You also need to make sure the signal's out put of the master clock and CD player are both at 10hmz's. If these both don't match there is a good possibility that it will not sound '' right '' or you will not hear a real big difference when you add a master clock. Just my 2 cents after looking into this topic for the past 2 months - ( see my posts )    
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