Introduction - Antelope Zodiac Gold Owner's Manual

2. Introduction

Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the Zodiac Gold HD Mastering 384kHz 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 Gold 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
Gold 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 Gold 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 384kHz
with native drivers for both Mac and PC. Dual-stage headphone driver architecture delivers smooth
sound at both high and low levels.
Enjoy your music all over again with the new Zodiac Gold!
All the best,
The Antelope Team
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