Antelope Audio Zodiac Platinum  384 kHZ DSD DAC

 EU€5,392

Review:

One of the best DACs available at any price. The addition of DSD playback and up-sampling means it is virtually future-proof.

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Description

Specifications Inputs:

• 10M / WC on BNC: 10MHz sine wave 44.1 – 384 kHz
• 1x AES/EBU XLR: 44.1 – 192 kHz
• 2x S/PDIF RCA: 44.1 – 192 kHz
• 2x RCA Analog: -10dBv Unbalanced (2V rms max)
• 2x ¼” TRS Analog: +4dBu Balanced (26 dBu max)
• 2x Optical TOSLINK

Outputs:

• 2x Analog XLR. Balanced, fully-differential drive. Trimmable 14 to 26 dBu @ 0dBFS. Preset to 20 dBu. 56 Ω to GND.
• NOTE: This is the peak value with headroom included and should not be mistaken with the averaged value of +4dBu stated on the back panel.
• 1x AES/EBU De-Jittered, re-clocked Digital Output. 110 Ω.
• 2x S/PDIF De-Jittered, re-clocked Digital Outputs. 75 Ω.
• 2x Analog RCA: Trimmable Unbalanced between 0 dBv and +12 dBv with a +6 dBv default. 2Vrms max, 56 Ω.
• 2x Headphones: 20 dBu @ 0dBFS. 120 or 0 Ω switchable.

Dynamic Range: 129 dB

THD + N: 0.0004%

USB: 2.0 Hi-Speed. Data stream up to 480Mbits/384kHz, Type B

Clocking Clocking System: 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking 64 bit DDS Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator

Clock Stability: < +/- 0.02 PPM, oven controlled at 64.5°C

Clock Ageing: < 1 ppm per year

Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz (352.8kHz and 384kHz through USB only)

Specs

Operating Temperature: 0-50°C, 32-122°F

Weight: 2 kg, 4.4 lb

Dimensions (Approx):

165mm (W) x 112mm (H) x 190mm (D)

6.5”(W) x 4.4”(H) x 7.5”(D)

Power Supply: Input: +18VDC, 15W (no line “Output”)

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Warranty

We warrant that Synergy HiFi products, in the course of its normal use, will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year.