Product Description
The Esoteric G-01XD is a master clock generator equipped with Master Sound Discrete Clock, an OCXO* clock module developed in-house to enhance the musical expression of digital players. The G-01XD brings out the full music playback potential of the Esoteric K-01/N-01 series, as well as various digital players that can be connected to a 10 MHz external clock.
The “Master Sound Discrete Clock” is a proprietary OCXO* module developed by Esoteric for music reproduction. From the Esoteric SC1 custom crystal oscillator to the temperature control circuit and its control program to achieve high precision, all completed in a unique discrete circuit. We have paid close attention to every detail and improved the quality of musical expression by designing our own crystal oscillator circuit, previously packaged as a general-purpose module, into a unique discrete circuit to produce sound quality closer to our engineers’ ideals.
Esoteric SC1 Custom Made Crystal
From its high-accuracy oscillator circuitry to the core crystal oscillator itself, the Master Sound Discrete Clock is a completely custom-made component produced exclusively by Esoteric. The material forming its crystal provides a more natural tone quality, extremely low phase noise, and exceptional stability when used in combination with the G-01XD’s advanced temperature control system. Since quartz crystals generate their clock signals through vibration, or resonance, there is a profound correlation between the physical characteristics of the base material and ultimate sound quality. Larger crystals tend to produce a higher drive level that is less easily affected by high resistance within the circuit. They also produce a more stable oscillation. Therefore, every detail in the manufacturing process, from cut shape to size, was carefully examined in pursuit of creating an oscillator that offers the best electrophysical characteristics for ultimate sound quality. Based on a highly reliable variety of quartz crystal developed for the aerospace industry, Esoteric was able to complete the development of its exclusive musical reproduction-dedicated SC1 crystal. The crystal material itself is grown slowly over an extremely long period of time, and then SC (Stress Compensated) cut into its final shape. To ensure optimal control of its resonant vibration, Esoteric proudly introduces the largest sized mass-produced crystal in its class, carefully selecting and utilizing only those pieces whose center frequency fluctuations are within Esoteric’s strict standards.
