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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

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ramon74
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Hi Martin! I have an Esoteric too, K-03XD. I'm considering to add the same clock as you. Tomorrow I'll hear a demo in a shop between K-07XS and the G-02X clock. I will tell you :)
ramon74
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I have listened to the clock with the 07XS and with the N-05. From what I've heard, the clock is more noticeable with a player than with a streamer. I tried a classical SACD (Holst, The Planets) and the improvement with a large orchestra and with SACD was 25%. The instruments further apart, deeper stage and much more spacious. Then a jazz CD (Tee & Company, Sonnet) and a rock CD (The Who, Quadrophenia) and the difference was smaller, 10/15% at most. But always, always there was more separation of the instruments, more stage, more depth and more air in general. I did not try with bad or mediocre recordings, surely I should have forced. I liked it so much that it is more than possible that I will try a home demo, with my Esoteric. I do not know if being from the new range the clock  effect will feel more, less or the same.

Ah! By the way, the cable was cheap, 200 euros ;)
ramon74
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"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?

ramon74
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Not yet! I'm reading a lot about Cybershaft clocks. 
ramon74
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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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