Antelope Audio B-Stock Zodiac Platinum Bundle (Zodiac Platinum + Voltikus)

Antelope Audio B-Stock Zodiac Platinum Bundle (Zodiac Platinum + Voltikus)

This B-Stock / refurbished Antelope Audio Zodiac Platinum DSD DAC & Voltikus bundle ships directly from Antelope's warehouse in the United States. Please get in touch with any questions prior to purchase.

In the box:

Zodiac Platinum DSD DAC


IR Remote Control Unit & Spare Battery


Voltikus Power Supply


Owner’s Manual


USB Cable


TOSLINK Cable


Power Cables

System requirements:



Windows


OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10


Disk Space: Minimum 512 MB available disk space


USB: 1x USB 2.0 Port


Required USB bandwidth: 80%-90%


CPU: Intel or AMD equivalent CPU with at least 2GHz operating frequency


Memory (RAM): 4GB Minimum (8GB or more Recommended)

MAC


OS X: 10.9/10.10/10.11/10.12 (Sierra Recommended)


Disk Space: Minimum 512 MB available disk space


USB: 1x USB 2.0/3.0 Port


Required USB bandwidth: 80%-90%

ZODIAC PLATINUM


384 kHZ DSD DAC

PRO SOUND AT HOME


The widest DSD and PCM Support


The Zodiac Platinum DSD DAC supports up to DSD128 (Double-DSD) and 384kHz, 24-bit streaming to a custom-designed, ultra-low jitter USB connection, as well as AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and TOSLINK PCM support.

The DSD features include a unique 256X up-sampling mode where DSD64 and DSD128 are up-sampled to DSD256, thereby releasing the true potential of DSD – delivering new standards in accuracy, transparency, imaging, and dynamics.

The unit compliments the high-resolution PCM inputs with switchable 64-bit precision 8x linear phase upsampling using a dedicated FPGA and Independent dual DACs per channel to eliminate crosstalk and improve dynamic range and linearity.

ZODIAC PLATINUM FEATURES:

HIGHEST SAMPLE RATES


An Antelope-designed custom USB chip offers ultra-low jitter and streaming support for up to DSD128 and 384kHz PCM – four times higher than similar devices.

WIDEST DSD SUPPORT


Support for DSD64, DSD128, via USB (DoP) and a unique DSD upsampling mode to DSD256

ACOUSTICALLY FOCUSED CLOCKING TECHNOLOGY


Antelope AFC with 64-bit DSP, backed by an ultra-low jitter, oven-controlled crystal oscillator for detailed and focused sound

QUAD DAC ARCHITECTURE


Independent dual DACs per channel to eliminate crosstalk and improve dynamic range and linearity.

FPGA PCM UPSAMPLING


Switchable 64-bit precision 8x linear phase upsampling using a dedicated FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array)

ZODIAC CONTROL PANEL


Control application for Mac, PC, Linux and mobile platforms gives full access to Zodiac functionality.

BEST CLOCK MEANS BEST SOUND


Signature Antelope clocking



The foundation of the Zodiac Platinum is the renowned 64-bit, Acoustically Focused Clocking and the ultra-low jitter oven-controlled crystal oscillator, which stand as a guarantee of unprecedented sound quality – used by the best recording, mastering, and post production studios around the world.



In addition, the Platinum is equipped with a 10MHz input for the legendary Antelope 10M Rubidium atomic clock, providing the most accurate and stable clocking reference, and uncompromising digital to analog conversion.

SONIC EVOLUTION


Distinctive pedigree and highly evolved technology

Zodiac Platinum has inherited the stepped relay volume control and the dual-stage headphone drivers with impedance control from its very successful predecessor, the Zodiac Gold. It also comes with supplied with the 2nd Generation Voltikus external audiophile grade power supply and an elegant remote control.

YOU ARE IN CONTROL


Remote control and control panel software

For complete control over your Zodiac, more than the elegant remote control, you get a free PC & Mac control software.

VOLTIKUS PSU



Antelope Audio's next generation power supply

A PSU ESPECIALLY DESIGNED TO FIT YOUR ZODIAC DAC


Voltikus is a sleek heavy-duty Power Supply Unit (PSU)

The Voltikus was designed to perfectly match your Zodiac DAC. Carefully tailored to deliver uncompromising power, Voltikus helps Zodiac achieve the punch and sonic richness of deep lows, a full range of mids, and tightly defined highs. This degree of performance is accomplished by incorporating a hefty, custom-wound, electrostatic-shielded toroidal transformer followed by a unique concept of three cascaded power regulators.

FEATURES:

AUDIOPHILE GRADE PSU


perfectly matching Zodiac DACs in aesthetics and performance

WIDE INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE


Input voltage range between 90-250V ensures dependable operation under varying line conditions

SUPERIOR STABILITY


Unique multi-stage linear regulator topology achieves vastly superior stability

BUILT TO LAST


Sturdy construction with custom machined aluminum front panel

NO EXTRA NOISE


Ground/Lift switch helps eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops

NO DISTURBANCE


Toroidal transformer with custom electrostatic shield suppresses power line disturbances

UNPRECEDENTED STABILITY


Precision laser-trimmed voltage reference (LT1021)

This serves as the backbone of this discrete design, achieving the stability impossible with off-the-shelf voltage regulators. Voltikus is a true engineering breakthrough from Antelope’s respected team of high-end audio experts.

Zodiac Platinum DSD DAC Specifications:



Input Power


– nominal 100-120/220-240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz


– actual 90-264 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz

Fuses


0.5A 250V Type T, 5 mm x 20 mm

Input Power Cord


3-Wire grounded / Lifted option

Terminals


C14 panel mounted male connector (inlet)

Output


Voltage 18 VDC


Power (maximum) 18 W


Terminals Precision locking power connector

Safety Features


Overload/short circuit protection Automatic power limit / short circuit protection


Input Line Protection Fuse on both hot and neutral

Environmental


– Operating Temperature 0-50°Celsius

Dimensions

Width – 106,5 mm / 4,2 “


Height – 111,5 mm / 4,4 “


Depth – 168,0 mm / 6.6





Weight


2.9 kg / 6.39 lb

Voltikus SPECIFICATIONS:



Input power


Nominal ~100-120 / ~220-240 V, 50 or 60 HZ


Actual ~90-264 V, 50 or 60 HZ



2x Fuses 0.5A, ~250 V, 5mm x 20mm, Type T



Input Power Cord 3-Wire grounded / Lifted option



Terminals C14 panel mounted male connector (inlet)

Output


Voltage 18V


Power (maximum) 18W



Terminals Mini XLR



Safety Features


Overlod/short circuit protection Automatic power limit / short circuit protection


Input line Protection Fuse on both hot and neutral

Environmental


Operating Temperature 0-50ºC/32-122ºF

Dimensions

Width: 107 mm/4.2”


Height: 112 mm/4.4”


Depth: 168 mm/6.6”