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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
 
"is it better to extract 100% of a ‘lesser’ player or enjoy 75% of a better one?"

 Good point... Esoteric k03XD + clock, or K01XD alone?

martinguitars OP
23 posts
 
Ramon,

speaking exclusively out of my own experience and of my knowledge of myself I’d take the K-07Xs/G-02 path because I’d rather optimise the CDP I have than have a more expensive one that I ‘know’ is not working at its full potential; but that is just me. As I wrote I think that something else than convenience and cost-sensibility is in play here, and if one accepts that the price to pay is not completely performance-related (but when is it in audio world?), well that’s the path I’d take.

I anticipated that I was not after practical suggestions but just opinions; and this is my opinion only; as I’d just follow my instinct I think you should follow yours. I’ll be interested in knowing about your further impressions with either choice.

Best regards
M.
martinguitars OP
23 posts
 
Ramon,

any other impressions? A home demo?

thanks
M.
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.
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