Do you need a master clock?

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Do you really need a master clock for your hi-fi setup? Or is it just another audiophile upgrade that sounds better on paper than in practice? In this video, I explore what a master clock actually does, why some listeners insist they can hear the difference, and whether it’s worth adding one to your digital audio chain. I’ll be talking about the S.M.S.L G1 master clock, working alongside the S.M.S.L PL200 T CD transport and D200 DAC. We’ll look at how clock synchronization, jitter, and timing accuracy can affect your sound — and whether any of it really matters once the music starts playing. If you’re into high-end audio, DACs, or digital timing, and you’ve ever wondered whether an external clock could make your system more precise or just more complicated, this one’s for you. Links to the gear are below, and keep an eye out for the follow-up video where I’ll put the G1 to the test in a real system. LINKS S.M.S.L G1 master clock at Aoshida Audio - https://aoshida-audio.com/products/smsl-g1 S.M.S.L PL200 T CD transport - https://apos.audio/products/smsl-pl200-t-mqa-cd-transport-cd-player S.M.S.L D200 DAC - https://aoshida-audio.com/products/smsl-d200 DAC timing issues - https://youtu.be/7gN1YZufPdQ NOTE ON AI The background image in the thumbnail is AI generated and does not represent any real DAC. The Audio Phil segments are clearly not real and therefore do not require an AI declaration. EQUIPMENT USED TO MAKE AUDIO MASTERCLASS VIDEOS CAMERA - Sony Alpha A6600 https://amzn.to/3uj7Dtq COMPUTER - Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro https://amzn.to/47tW6Wg MICROPHONE - Sennheiser MKH 416 https://amzn.to/3QWWvuO ALTERNATIVE MICROPHONE - AKG C414 https://amzn.to/3SLqCad BUDGET MICROPHONE CHOICE - Rode shotgun https://amzn.to/3G0ni36 MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER - Comica LinkFlex AD2 https://amzn.to/40SMHFT TELEPROMPTER - Padcaster Parrot alternatives https://amzn.to/40A55TJ TELEPROMPTER SOFTWARE - PromptSmart Pro https://promptsmart.com/ AUDIO INTERFACE - Behringer UMC202HD https://amzn.to/3ugj6db HEADPHONES - Sony wired https://amzn.to/3sEjlht SPEAKER CABLE - KabelDirekt https://amzn.to/3ucgQ6T POWER AMPLIFIER - Fosi V3 https://amzn.to/3vRumNH KEYLIGHT- Amaran 100d https://amzn.to/40A5Gor FILL LIGHTS - Switti RGB https://amzn.to/3ufhOPu SOFTBOX Phot-R alternatives https://amzn.to/3QGoTjJ LIGHTING STANDS Phot-R alternatives https://amzn.to/3QWXOKe MONITOR - Samsung UJ59 https://amzn.to/3MEoBsk MONITOR ARM - Invision alternatives https://amzn.to/40SLqi5 MIC ARM - Yellowtech M!ka (10% discount) - https://shop.yellowtec.com/discount/AUDIO-DAVID TRIPOD - Velbon alternatives https://amzn.to/46gu2oa GREEN SCREEN - Elgato alternatives https://amzn.to/3SG2F3L DESK - FlexiSpot E7 Pro https://amzn.to/3QVIWvS ERGONOMIC CHAIR - FlexiSpot C7 Air Pro https://www.flexispot.com/flexispot-best-ergonomic-office-chair-c7 VIDEO EDITING - Apple Final Cut Pro https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/ IMAGE EDITING - Adobe Photoshop https://amzn.to/3FZ7Ww0 AUDIO EDITING - Avid Pro Tools https://amzn.to/3QA5Wz7 NOTEBOOK - Leuchturm 1917 hardback https://amzn.to/47zonKX PEN - Sakura Pigma archival pen Sakura Pigma archival pen https://amzn.to/47zz3cP OSCILLOSCOPE - Hameg HM 203 alternatives https://amzn.to/47tWN1O GROOMING - Philips 3000 nose hair trimmer https://amzn.to/40BdLJo GROOMING - Nose plier https://amzn.to/41IOZaR HAIR COLOUR - Just For Men https://amzn.to/475OgS1 HAIR CONDITIONER - TRESemmé Silky & Smooth https://amzn.to/41AdWFd OPTICAL AID - https://www.tigerspecs.co.uk/item/jelli-multi-coloured-reading-glasses Disclaimer: Videos on this channel may include affiliate links and may feature software that has been received free of charge with an NFR (not for resale) licence, equipment that has been loaned or donated by a manufacturer or distributer, or equipment that has been bought for less than full retail price.