Whether
you are a sound engineer orchestrating delicate mix or mastering sessions, an
audiophile searching for superior sound, or simply monitoring a DAW at 192kHz,
Zodiac+ is especially designed to cross-link these worlds and allow you to
enter a new realm of detail and satisfaction with your musical creation or
listening experience.
Zodiac+
wipes the virtual dust from your monitor speakers, widening the picture and
adding more details, revealing extra dimension in the spectrum of music.
Q. Is this
really the best monitoring DAC for me? Well, it’s no secret that Zodiac+ sounds
amazing. However, there is more! Read on...
Professional features
Added
flexibility for the professional user makes for a distinctly powerful device:
AES Input, fine trimmers on the balanced outputs, mono button, mute select
(soft & full), transparent analog inputs, BNC word clock input, 192kHz USB.
DE-JITTERED
AUDIO OUTPUT
Digital
outputs on AES/EBU and S/PDIF offer all the benefits of Antelope’s 64-bit
Acoustically Focused Clocking, so external devices gain significant sonic
advantages when connected to Zodiac+.
Source
Switching
With
a number of different inputs available, you can monitor many sources such as
CD, Laptop, DAW or Mixers and Keyboards. Balanced and unbalanced inputs at both
+4db and -10db allows tremendous flexibility, while auto detection of connected
devices means source selection is simple and convenient.
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
impedances. 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,
cancelling 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
aluminium parts and also very cute on the eye, it will be your pride and joy
just like it is our passion.
Features:-
■Custom USB chip streams audio up to 192kHz
■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
■De-jittered, re-clocked Digital Audio Outputs
■Precision Trim Pots for Balanced Analog Outs
■Accurate Level Display for Main Volume
■Mute (soft dim & full mute)
■Mono summing function
Connections:-
■AES/EBU Digital Input
■2x S/PDIF coaxial Inputs
■2x Optical TOSLINK inputs
■USB on mini B type connector
■Word Clock Input on BNC
■Balanced Analog Outputs on XLR
■Unbalanced Analog Outputs on RCA
■Balanced Analog Inputs on 1/4” TRS
■Unbalanced Analog Inputs on RCA
■Digital Outputs on AES/EBU and S/PDIF
