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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.
Master Sound TC* – Esoteric's Proprietary Temperature Control Program
Crystal frequency accuracy is affected by temperature. Therefore, temperature control is the most important factor in maintaining high clock accuracy. Esoteric’s proprietary “Master Sound TC” is a total temperature control system that maximizes crystal performance. We have developed not only the hardware but also the control software in-house to ensure that the Master Sound Discrete Clock delivers the highest possible performance. In a typical OCXO, crystals are stored in a hot oven and kept at a constant temperature. However, crystals differ in the temperature at which they are most stable. In our Master Sound TC system, the oven temperature is controlled by a program customized for each crystal to ensure that each crystal is always at the right temperature for stable performance. The result is an extremely natural and pure clock output with excellent musicality.
* TC = Thermo-Control
Four Independent Power Supplies for the Ultimate in Musicality
The Master Sound Discrete Clock, in which all circuits are discrete, also has four independent power rectification circuits for the oscillator circuit, buffer amplifier, heater, and control circuit. The power supply for the oscillator circuit and buffer amplifier uses a large toroidal power transformer to maintain the instantaneous power and purity of the clock signal. The power supply for the heater and control circuits uses a separate EI core transformer. By avoiding mutual interference between circuit blocks, high sound quality is achieved.
Esoteric-HCLD Output Buffer Circuit
Four 10MHz Sine Wave Clock Outputs Compatible with ‘Adaptive Zero Ground’ Mode
The G-01XD is equipped with four 10 MHz sine wave clock output terminals. A toggle switch provided for each terminal allows you to switch between "normal mode" and “Adaptive Zero Ground mode”, in which the ground level for each output terminal is always driven to 0 V, the reference potential of the signal, allowing you to choose the sound quality you prefer.
