About the Zodiac Gold
The Antelope Audio Zodiac Gold is a sophisticated DAC, preamplifier, and headphone amplifier designed for audiophiles seeking sonic delicacy, spaciousness, and detail. It supports digital audio resolutions up to 24-bit and sample rates up to 384kHz via USB 2.0, S/PDIF, Toslink, and AES/EBU inputs. The unit features balanced and unbalanced analog inputs and outputs, two headphone outputs with selectable impedance, and a stepped relay volume attenuator for precise analog volume control. It employs Antelope's proprietary 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology with an oven-controlled clock for ultra-low jitter and high clock stability, ensuring detailed and natural sound reproduction. The Zodiac Gold does not upsample digital signals, preserving native resolution. It includes a remote control and can be paired with the Voltikus linear power supply for enhanced performance. The device also offers digital outputs with de-jittering and reclocking, making it suitable as a digital transport. Its build quality is solid with gold-plated circuit boards and separate analog/digital power supplies to minimize noise. The Zodiac Gold is praised for its tonal balance, clarity, and output flexibility, making it a top choice for critical listening and professional use.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 129 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB 2.0, S/PDIF coaxial, Toslink optical, AES/EBU
- Analog Inputs
- balanced (TRS), unbalanced (RCA)
- Digital Outputs
- AES/EBU, S/PDIF
- Analog Outputs
- unbalanced (RCA), balanced (XLR)
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