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http://www.antelopeaudio.com/en/index.htmlBrainchild of Igor Levin who is best known for creating the AardSync, will soon be offering their Zodiac line of very high resolution digital to analog converters. The custom clocking is taken from the Antelope Trinity and already used in the most demanding professional environments, AFC (Acoustically Focused Clocking) is integrated into Zodiac design. Now in its 4th generation, AFC is based on a 64-bit timing engine that guarantees performance from the custom converter chips. AFC is a hybrid of advanced engineering and exhaustive listening tests designed to deliver immense sound. A Choice of eight input sources with auto detection of active channels and the Infra-Red Remote control gives users the freedom and convenience to connect to virtually any device. The Custom designed USB controller chip streams data at 480 Mbits, allowing audio up to 384kHz with native drivers, thus breaking the 96kHz barrier. Cross-integrating the TosLink receiver with the AFC architecture eliminates jitter by multi-stage filter process, making even optical connections suitable for most demanding applications. Output level trims allow precision Level matching to connected equipment. Separate Analog and Digital power supplies virtually eliminate digital cross-talk. This separation is further enhanced by keeping analog and digital circuits on two separate PCBs. These gold-plated boards utilize large internal ground plains, canceling noise and voltage shifts. To preserve the full bit resolution of the DAC, the volume adjustment is done entirely in the analog domain. Precision metal film resistors and stepping relays with gold-plated contacts yield 0.001dB accuracy keeping the stereo image solid over the entire volume range. Dual-stage headphone driver architecture delivers smooth sound at both high and low levels. The output impedance is configurable for superior matching with professional headphone coils. Below are various version of the Zodia and their pricing:
Zodiac
High Definition 192kHz D/A converter
Antelope Oven Controlled Clock with Ultra Low Jitter
64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking as used in Trinity
129dB Dynamic Range
THD+N: 0.0004%
2x S/PDIF Digital Inputs
2x Optical TOSLINK
USB mini B connector up to 96kHz
Ultra Linear, Dual Stage Headphone Outputs
Balanced & Unbalanced Analog Outputs
Accurate Level display for main Volume
Price: €1295
Zodiac+
HD Mastering 192kHz D/A converter
Additional features to ZODIAC include...
USB mini B connector up to 192kHz
De-Jittered, re-clocked Digital Outputs:
Two AES/EBU and two S/PDIF
Balanced Analog Outputs with trim pots
Transparent Balanced & Unbalanced Analog Inputs
AES/EBU Digital Input
Word Clock Input
Mute and Mono controls
Price: €1995
Zodiac Gold
HD Audiophile 384kHz D/A converter
Additional features to Zodiac+…
USB mini B connector up to 384kHz
IR Remote control
Stepped Relay Volume Attenuator, accurate to 0.001dB
Dual Function Mute: Soft and Full
Optional heavy-duty Audiophile Grade Power Supply
Durable connector for linear Power Supply
Map Price: €2975
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VJ