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Summary of Contents for Antelope Zodiac Platinum DSD256
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Safety Notes ..........................2 2. Introduction ..........................3 3. Zodiac Platinum Features ......................4 4. Quick Start ..........................5 5. Zodiac Platinum Front Panel Explained ..................6 6. Zodiac Platinum Rear Panel Explained ..................8 7. Remote Control Unit ........................9 8. -
Page 4: Safety Notes
1. Safety Notes To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and related hazards: ● Do not remove screws, cover, or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ● Do not expose this device to rain, moisture or spillover of liquid of any kind. ●... -
Page 5: Introduction
2. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Zodiac Platinum DSD256 D/A Converter & Voltikus Power Supply from Antelope Audio. Our constant strive to offer Antelope customers the newest and best technologies has resulted in designing a completely new DAC architecture supported by the enhanced second generation of our audiophile power supply. -
Page 6: Zodiac Platinum Features
3. Zodiac Platinum Features ● Up to 384 kHz sampling rate ● 10M / WC Input for Antelope’s Rubidium Atomic Reference Clock or any Antelope Audio Master Clock ● DSD support including unique 256X Mode ● Switchable 64-bit 8X Linear Phase Upsampler ●... -
Page 7: Quick Start
4. Quick Start It only takes a few moments to harness the benefits of the Zodiac Platinum Sound. Follow these simple steps to connect Zodiac Platinum to your system setup: 1. Plug the supplied IEC power cable into the AC Input socket (33) on the rear panel of the Voltikus unit and connect the other end to an AC power outlet. -
Page 8: Zodiac Platinum Front Panel Explained
5. Zodiac Platinum Front Panel Explained 1. Lock light When lit, this indicates Zodiac Platinum is locked to an incoming digital signal via rear panel connectors (24), (25), (27). The light will flash if there is no valid digital signal. When using USB no lock light will illuminate as Zodiac’s internal clock takes over. - Page 9 7. Main volume & Headphone volume Select between the ability to adjust levels for analog outputs (21), (22) and headphone outputs (17). The level is shown on the display (6) when adjusting, with a range of -95dB to 0dB with -1dB steps. A click is heard as each relay engages the precision resistors.
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Page 10: Zodiac Platinum Rear Panel Explained
25 26 6. Zodiac Platinum Rear Panel Explained 18. DC Power Connection For use with Antelope’s Voltikus DC power supply only on Precision locking power connector. 19. Balanced Analog Inputs 1/4” TRS balanced analog inputs @ +4dBu. 20. Unbalanced Analog Inputs RCA type unbalanced analog inputs @ -10dBv. -
Page 11: Remote Control Unit
23. 10M / Word Clock Input BNC connector used to accept either 10M or Word Clock reference. NOTE: Auto-detects a 10M Input and Word Clock overrides the Clock Signal present in AES, S/PDIF and TOSLINK. 24. TOSLINK Inputs TOSLINK/Optical connectors for use with compatible equipment. See also (13) Source Button. 25. -
Page 12: Changing Usb Mode And/Or Headphone Amplifier Impedance
8.2. Changing USB mode and/or Headphone amplifier impedance and Upsampling enabler There are 3 available USB operation modes: ● FS1 – USB Full Speed Mode (12Mbits) for backwards compatibility. Supports sample rates up to 96 kHz. ● HS1 – USB High Speed Mode (480Mbits). USB Audio Class 1.0. Sample rates up to 192 kHz (default). -
Page 13: Mute
NOTE: For more information, visit the support pages of www.antelopeaudio.com 8.3. Mute ● Full mute – Push the mute button once. A muting relay disconnects the signal from the analog outputs (21) & (22). Display fades down. ● Mute for both headphones and main output. ●... -
Page 14: In The Box
10. In the box ● Zodiac Platinum DSD DAC ● Voltikus Power Supply ● Owner’s Manual ● USB cable ● TOSLINK cable ● Power cables ● IR Remote Control Unit & spare battery 11. Zodiac Platinum Technical Specifications Dynamic Range: 129 dB THD + N: 0.0004%... -
Page 15: Voltikus Psu
Voltikus PSU Audiophile grade ultra low noise power supply... -
Page 16: Voltikus Features
12. Voltikus Features ● Audiophile grade PSU perfectly matching Zodiac Platinum DSD in aesthetics and performance ● Unique multi-stage linear regulator topology achieves vastly superior stability ● Toroidal transformer with custom electrostatic shield suppresses power line disturbances ● Ground / Lift switch helps eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops ●... -
Page 17: Voltikus Rear Panel Explained
Toggles grounded or lifted state. 35. 18 VDC Output For use with supplied Antelope DC Power cable only. 15. Replacing a Voltikus fuse If the power light is not illuminated and the Voltikus is plugged into a working AC power outlet with the power switch in the on position, the fuse may need to be replaced. -
Page 18: Voltikus Technical Specifications
● Re-insert the fuse holder into its position in the rear panel. Press the fuse holder gently until it clicks into place. The Voltikus PSU is now ready for use. 16. Voltikus Technical Specifications Input Power - nominal 100-120/220-240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz - actual 90-264 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz Fuses... - Page 19 Notes ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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