Introduction - Antelope Zodiac+ Ower's Manual

2. Introduction

Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the ZODIAC+ HD Mastering 192kHz D/A converter.
Up until now, many of the world's recording studios have been using 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 have 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
be small project studios or the biggest facilities working on the cream of today's music.
So, now that everyone understands 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 servers, portable music players, 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 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 480Mbits, allowing audio up to 192kHz
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+
All the best,
The Antelope Team
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