{"product_id":"antelope-audio-zodiac-gold-w-remote-demo-deal","title":"Antelope Audio Zodiac Gold w\/Remote (Demo Deal)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAntelope Zodiac Gold\u003c\/span\u003e is an advanced digital audio converter engineered to deliver pristine audio with keenly articulated pitch and a spectacular soundstage. This unique sound is based on Antelope's 64-bit clocking technology used by the world's top audio engineers. A custom designed USB controller chip streams digital audio at 480 Mbits, supporting sample rates up to 384kHz with native drivers. As a preamp, the device allows up to 8 input sources with auto-detection of active channels with ease and flexibility to connect to virtually any device. A dual-stage headphone driver architecture unveils every sonic detail, while the relay based volume control assures superb stereo imaging at any listening level. For enhanced user experience your Zodiac comes with aluminum remote control and friendly PC\/Mac software panel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sophisticated and powerful DAC, Pre-Amp and Headphone Amp for most refined tastes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnibody machined aluminum Remote Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom USB chip streams audio up to 384kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched to 0.05 dB Relay Volume Attenuator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntelope Oven Clock for supreme stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra Linear, Dual Stage Headphone Amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable (120 or 0 Ohm) HP amp impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDe-jittered, re-clocked Digital Audio Outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e129dB Dynamic Range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate level display for Main volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono summing function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMute (soft dim \u0026amp; full mute)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePC\/Mac Software Control Panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiophile Double-linear Power Supply option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConnections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Headphone Outputs on 1\/4” TRS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim-able balanced Analog Outputs on XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnbalanced Analog Outputs on RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced Analog Inputs on 1\/4” TRS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnbalanced Analog Inputs on RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAES\/EBU Digital Input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x S\/PDIF coaxial Inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Optical TOSLINK inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB on standard B type connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord Clock Input on BNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDe-jittered AES\/EBU Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDe-jittered 2x S\/PDIF Outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUp to 384 kHz Sampling Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntelope Audio is one of the first to offer 384kHz capability. In doing so, we hope to match and exceed the expectations of even the most critical of ears. Now audiophiles can enjoy the highest bandwidth that aUSB 2.0 interface can provide for audio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStepped Relay Volume Attenuator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen adjusting volumes, it’s imperative that the stereo image remain completely intact. The Zodiac Gold achieves this by incorporating stepped relays that are matched to 0,05 dB to maintain the most accurate stereo balance at all volume levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePC\/MAC Software Control Panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComputer-based audio sources have become more and more popular in the audiophile community. To enhance the use of the Zodiac with USB, Antelope designed a Software Control Panel that improves the interaction between computer and converter. Antelope’s Intuitive software helps combine great sound with ease of use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stylish champagne colored Zodiac Gold is matched perfectly to it’s elegant aluminum uni-body remote control. This isn’t just another remote control to toss under a coffee table, it’s a beautifully crafted device that will enhance the experience of owning a Zodiac Gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProfessional features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdded flexibility for the professional user makes for a distinctly powerful device: AES Input, fine trimmers on the balanced outputs, mono button, mute select (soft \u0026amp; full), transparent analog inputs, BNC word clock input, 384kHz USB.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDe-Jittered Audio Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDigital 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 Gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSource Switching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOven Controlled Clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e64-Bit Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSophisticated 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAntelope Performance USB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustom 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 of480Mbits flawless audio is achieved with native drivers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSmooth Headphones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltra 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.For different sound texture the amplifier impedance is switchable between 120 and 0 Ohm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCutting-edge design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo 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, canceling noise and voltage shifts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNuts and Bolts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll component decisions for Zodiac Gold are based on a passion to produce something very special - technically, musically and aesthetically. 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