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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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sudhirgoel OP
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Yes I did post it on the Auralic forum too and figured out it does not work to connect a non-Auralic clock to the Vega G2. So most DACs require Master Clocks made by the same manufacturer as they are made to different frequencies. 

Daeone - Sorry I am not selling any of my Auralic equipment.
daeone
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No worries.  Why not consider the upcoming Auralic Sirius G2? Don't know if you are going to do much better feeding the signal from the Grandioso through the Auralic stack.  Spent a little time today scouring for any reviews I could find.  Posted one on the thread I started and read a couple of German reviews.  Unanimous accolades: seems like Auralic is in rarified air and possibly in uncharted territory.  I am definitely leaning their direction.
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sudhirgoel OP
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hi daeone, I will be also buying the Sirius G2 when it launches. The Esoteric and the Auralic have completely different tonal qualities. They are both wonderful equipment

daeone
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How would you describe the two tonal qualities?
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sudhirgoel OP
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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.
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