Warm relaxed digital coax

@pindac

the point of my first post was to comment that my inexpensive transport (a little over $2000 new) and inexpensive cable (under $1000 used) were boosted a lot by adding the clock, and my final comment was that likely a clock less expensive than mine would still make a big difference. that it's hard to properly judge a transport or cable without a clock added. there are cheap quality clocks out there and if one wants a very listenable digital performance, you are going to need a good clock somewhere in your signal path.

so my actual advice was relevant to the price range of the OP. i brought up my dac as full disclosure and mentioned that even expensive dacs can find happiness with the right cheap complimentary pieces. they are ’good enough’.

@mikelavigne A thread on Clocks might prove to be a very good reference point for learning about how Clocks can influence the end sound in System using a CDT or CDP? as a Source.

I would be keen to learn of such equipment that is seen to within my own budget for making improvements.

Are any DIY Build Clocks known about, especially ones proven as a go to Kit design ? The only device in my system to date that is not substantially modified or built from scratch is the CDT Source. 

@pindac

i’m not the right guy for such a thread; i only happen to have this clock since i acquired it to optimize my Esoteric T1 turntable. so not knowing about what effect it would have with the transport, i tried it and it blew my mind at the effect. i had no idea.

there are others who have looked at low cost clocks and know about that. likely there are already threads addressing this somewhere. i just don’t know these DIY or cheap clocks myself.

+1 for Snake River Audio cables.
I was using mostly DH Labs, including the SPDIF connecter from my streamer to my DAC. But I was unhappy with the range and flatness of the music, so decided to try the snake river SPDIF cable. WOW. What a difference, suddenly I could hear instruments and subtleties that I had never heard before. I really recommend trying them before going down a more complicated path. Since then, I have changed most of my cables to Snake River Audio. Warm and detailed!

@mikelavigne

sorry for delayed reply. I appreciate the detailed reply and it does make sense to exploit the full potential of Teac player before you pursue an elite player from Esoteric or Wadax. It’s good to know that a $3K player is not compromising the chain and offers good enough thrills. I don’t expect anyone here to try $20K clock to get the most out of a $3K player but your point is well understood on the importance of master clock in a well heeled system.

I honestly believe you would appreciate the elevated sound from Grandioso K1X SE since you already own the G1X clock. There is so much more on tap with K1X SE other than incredible VRDS Mechanism offered in 701T. BTW, I love the new racks; they handsomely complement your incredible room and equipments. Cheers!