Another G-02x finds a home
 

I said I wasn't going to do this, but after what I heard at RMAF and Ivan making it so easy, I buckled. I bought a G-02x.

I believe they showed a G-01x at RMAF, but I could clearly hear the difference when running it into a K-01x vs. using the stock clock. The K-01x has a clock accurate to .5ppm (same as K1, BTW) and the G-02x is accurate to .01ppm. That's quite a bit of improvement. G-01x is actually much more accurate, but I am hoping that I can still hear the improvement from the G-02x.

Thanks Ivan! :thumbsup:

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Marc... Congrats! ;)

FYI, in case anyone is interested, the rubidium clock in the G-01x is accurate to 0.00005 ppm! Just crazy.

I hope the G-02x gives similar benefits without breaking the bank.

Does anyone with a G-02x have any thoughts on what I'm in for?

Yup, I do with my D-02X; it adds width and depth to the sound stage ie: more 3D soundstage.

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Marc.......There is no doubt you will be able to hear an improvement with the G-02X clock. The 0.5ppm voltage controlled crystal oscillator clock in the K-01X is quite adequate or Esoteric would not be using it in the K-03, K-01, K-03X, K-01X, and K1 DAC/players. Owner testimonies clearly reflect that the performance of these players is very good. None the less, the 0.01ppm accuracy of the Esoteric G-02X clock is an order of magnitude more accurate than the stock clocks. This level of timing accuracy lowers jitter to an even greater extent over the stock clock. Congratulations on the G-02X purchase. Looking forward to your comments once it is installed and the little blue clock LED is lit on your K-01X.


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As like any good cable in your system, don't overlook a very good BNC clock cable (impedance appropriate for your unit).

Best Sir,

Bob

Congrats! What a great addition! Looking forward to your impressions on this unit. What cables will you be using ?

Getting a WW Silver Starlight BNC to go with it.

Great cartoon!!!

Marc: Congratulations!

You may wish to think about a Shunyata Clock75 Alpha or Sigma as a great alternative!

Why are you not recommending the one you have (Esoteric Mexcel)? I'll stick with the WW for a while before doing anything. Somehow I need to pump the brakes, man.

Marc.......Gotta tell you, your signature is looking very impressive. . :applause:

Thanks Dan. Coming from you, I really appreciate it. I've come a long, long way in the last 4 years or so. Only been doing this for about 8 years total. After going to RMAF for the last 4 years, I think I'm up there with the best, and I really should give it a rest now. But I've said that before :tears:

Good luck with that 🤣,...I have been trying for years. The one I have (2 actually) is a great 50ohm cable but impossible to now find authentic ones it seems. I did a lot of testing of new Shunyata digital cables...they are in a word, amazing and at least equal to the best I have every owned and much better to my ears. In the case of the 2 SIGMA AES 110ohm cables I added a short while ago, they trounce the best I ever owned and any I have ever heard!

It also looks as though you are going to clock via 75ohm circuit path; I would never recommend a 50ohm cable in place of a 75 or vie versa given serious testing I was a part of earlier this year that debunked the myth that they are interchangeable.

Marc, I have one on order as well, so I fully understand your excitement! :banana:

You find one - let me know.

Brakes my a--. and you have drum ones to boot -- they fade.:lmao:

Best Sir,

Bob

They show up on the website, can Ivan not get them like anything else?

http://www.esoteric.jp/products/esot...ry/indexe.html

Sorry -- my bad -- the elusive Esoteric/MEXCEL 8N-A2000's 50 ohm BNC are what I was speaking of.

Best Sir,

Bob

Correct, these are no longer being made. :sigh:

Marc - you're really not gonna be a baller until you pull the trigger on the Stromtank. :D

Buck you’re killing me!! [emoji23]

Congrats Marc!! Wish I could come hear your system.

It's on my list :roflmao:

:thumbsup: That's what I'm talking about!

Marc, it was obvious in the Esoteric room that you could not stand up when it was time to leave and one can only assume you were texting Ivan most likely that day about when you could expect your incoming clock. Enjoy!

I'm contemplating getting a 1pps generator for my G02X, such as Trimble Thunderbolt. Are any G02X owners here slaving their clock to a 1pps reference?

Huh? What is the advantage here? I'm confused...

I saw both of the newer units at the Paragon event two weeks ago. Wolfgang was their demoing the units. The one is the updated unit from what I saw two years ago at RMAF and the second was the newer smaller unit.

G02X has an external clock input, I'm curious if anybody here is using it.

Marc, Did you get your new clock yet?

Today! Can't wait.

awesome! Bet you are stoked! I'm hoping to get a clock in the coming months as well.

I'll definitely give you my opinion. I know that you are building a super duper new system, are you thinking of sticking with esoteric for the digital front end?

Marc

Yes sir. I love esoteric, it's by and away the best digital front end I have ever heard. Such a beautiful sound, with fantastic clarity and articulation.

Today, I ordered the Aurender W20, so I can run dual aes/ebu from my D02x; next up will be a clock and a P02-X.

Curious of you Esoteric clock owners if you use the 10MHz fixed output(s) or the configurable variables, specifically 22.5792 MHz or 24.576 MHz?

Best Sirs,

Bob

Consensus seems to be the 10mhz output. I'll play around with it though.

I have been using 22.5792 MHz for CD/SACD listening and 10 MHz for the USB output. I may go back to 10 MHz for both as it a little bit of a pain to switch back and forth.

Ok - new thread I'm sure to come. I've read otherwise; but, again with this hobby could be system contingent too, I imagine.

Best Sir,

Bob

+1 on 10 mHz

Specifically, seems like the order is:

Good : 44.1khz tap with 75 ohm bnc
Better : 10mhz tap with 75 ohm bnc
Best: 10mhz tap with 50 ohm bnc

From my extensive reading, and discussion with Mark (scaudiophile), that seems like the order of preference.

Of course, it is probably very system dependent, and I will experiment. I don't have any 50 ohm cable (yet)...