Antelope Zodiac Gold DAC/Preamp (Playback 53)

Clean, Neutral, Accurate & Desirable

BOTTOM LINE:

Antelope Audio’s Zodiac Gold with Voltikus combines a very low distortion DAC that treats the nuances of music carefully, with a highly neutral preamp and a solid headphone amp. If sonic accuracy is a paramount concern, the Zodiac Gold belongs high on your list for products to evaluate.

SPECS & PRICING

Antelope Audio Zodiac Gold with Voltikus Power Supply
Resolution: Up to 24-bit (supports 16-bit)
Sample Rate: USB, up to 384kHz; S/PDIF, up to 384 kHz
Digital Inputs: one USB 2.0, two S/PDIF, two Toslink, one AES/EBU
Stereo Analog Inputs: one set balanced (via TRS jacks), and set unbalanced (via RCA jacks)
Digital Outputs: one AES/EBU and one S/PDIF, both de-jittered and re-clocked
Stereo Analog Outputs: one unbalanced (via RCA jacks), one balanced (via XLR jacks—with precision trim-able output levels on both channels)
Headphone Outputs: two via ¼” TRS jacks (phone jacks), both with user selectable 0 or 120 ohm impedance
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 40kHz, +0.0/- 0.1 dB
Signal/Noise Ratio: 129 db
THD + Noise: .0004%
Dimensions (H x W x D): 4.4” x 6.5” x 7.5” (main unit)
Price: $3895, or $4495 as tested with Voltikus power supply module

Manufacturer

Antelope Audio
(415) 869-9661
www.antelopeaudio.com