Choosing Antelope Audio Zodiac
means you are taking a big step into a new world of digital sound
clarity, where your listening experience will expand with warmth and
detail. Connect your PC, Mac, CD player or any other digital source and
enjoy sublime performance from the high grade headphone amplifiers or
analog outputs to your speakers.
We consider our 64-bit Oven Clock the most important technology in
delivering the signature Antelope sound. While interfacing with common
digital audio signal sources, Zodiac technology leaps ahead, resulting
in pristine audio normally only obtained by professionals. Custom
circuit designs handle the digital audio to produce incredible results
that have not been seen or heard before.
Great sound is not something that goes out of fashion, so Zodiac is a
DAC to be enjoyed for many years to come.
Features
Custom USB chip streams audio up to 96kHz
Antelope Oven Clock for supreme stability
64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC)
129dB Dynamic Range
THD+N: 0.0004%
Ultra Linear, Dual Stage Headphone Amps
Accurate Level Display for Main Volume
Connections
2x S/PDIF coaxial Inputs
2x Optical TOSLINK inputs
USB on mini B type connector
Balanced Analog Outputs on XLR
Unbalanced Analog Outputs on RCA
Oven Controlled Clock
Often overlooked, the quality of the clock is extremely important when
high quality audio is desired. The clock is housed in a shielded
container where the temperature is kept constant, therefore bringing
significant benefits to the detail, dynamics and stereo placement of the
audio.
64-Bit Technology
Sophisticated 64-bit algorithms allow precise control over our
Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) and Jitter Management; two critical
components to improve audio via clocking. The incoming digital signal is
brought to life with this unique 64-bit technology, resulting in smooth
and detailed audio whatever the method of digital connectivity.
Antelope Performance USB
Custom implementation of the USB chip leads to extreme audio performance
and comprehensive support for your system. There are user selectable
modes tailored to suit both Mac and PC; and with a data transfer rate of
480Mbits flawless audio is achieved with native drivers.
Smooth Headphones
Ultra Linear, Dual Stage Headphone Amps deliver smooth sound at both
high and low levels. Custom designed for accurate monitoring with a wide
range of headphone impedance's. Controlled by a dedicated volume knob.
Cutting-edge design
To preserve the full bit resolution of the DAC, volume adjustment is
entirely in the analog domain. Separate analog and digital power
supplies eliminate digital cross-talk. This is further enhanced by
keeping analog and digital circuits on separate PCB’s. These gold plated
boards utilize large internal ground plains, canceling noise and
voltage shifts.
Nuts and Bolts
All component decisions for Zodiac are based on a passion to produce
something very special - technically, musically and aesthetically. Built
with many solid aluminum parts and also very cute on the eye, it will
be your pride and joy just like it is our passion.
In the Box
ZODIAC High Definition 192kHz D/A converter
Printed Documentation
DC Power Supply
IEC type power cable
USB cable
Optical TOSLINK cable
Original Manufacturers Description
Technical Documents
Specifications
Brochure
Product Manual
Recall Sheet
User Testimonials
"Compared to my Weiss DAC-2/Minerva which marked my entry into PC audio earlier this year, the lower-priced Antelope staged wider, deeper and with more specificity. By specificity I mean a heightened sense of there or image lock that was effective even when sitting off axis."
