Antelope Audio Zodiac DAC - Manual (Page 6)

2. Introduction
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the Zodiac High Definition 192kHz D/A Converter.
Many of the world’s recording studios use Antelope clocks to improve the quality of the audio from
their digital converters. This is because of the unique technologies and clocking know-how that
the Antelope team has gained over many years of development to improve audio through clocking.
Technologies such as Oven Control for extreme stability and 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking
with ultra wide bandwidth algorithms are just two of the unique reasons why Antelope clocks are the
choice for people who care about audio quality, whether that is small project studios or the biggest
facilities working on the cream of today’s music.
So, now that everyone knows about the benefits of using an Antelope clock to improve their existing
digital gear, what next?
A mouth watering D/A converter with Antelope’s 64-bit Oven Clock built-in!
Zodiac harnesses the power of digital audio without sacrificing the warmth and fullness typically
associated with analog gear. Designed to deliver bit perfect, transparent sound, Zodiac is suitable
for the most demanding professional studios and mastering rooms, high-end audiophile applications,
including: HDTV, DVD, digital cable, music server, portable music player, digital audio workstations
and desktop audio editing applications. Zodiac is also perfect for the home user who simply loves
to listen to music at the highest quality.
Separate A and D power supplies virtually eliminate digital cross-talk and this is further enhanced
by keeping those circuits on separate boards. These boards utilize large internal ground plains,
cancelling noise and voltage shifts.
The Custom designed USB controller chip streams data at 480 Mbits, allowing audio up to 192kHz
with native drivers for Mac, PC and Linux. Dual-stage headphone driver architecture delivers
smooth sound at both high and low levels.
Enjoy your music all over again with the new Zodiac!
All the best,
The Antelope Team
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