Antelope Audio Zodiac Gold Bundle with Voltikus Sell your preamplifier & DAC now!

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I sell more Zodiac Golds than all the other Zodiac Dealers combined call and find out why more people trust me to get them the best Digital play back possible.

It is time to rethink the home audio system paradigm.
Since the beginning of home audio the ultimate performance has been
Source(s) - Preamplifier - power amplifier - speakers
Now we have:
sources(s) - DAC - Preamplifier - power amplifier - speakers.
Now a modern state of the art DAC like the Zodiac Gold bundle with Voltikus has remote control of inputs plus volume, a balanced TRS and single ended stereo analog inputs along with a balanced AES/EBU Digital input, a pair of coax spdif digital inputs, a pair of spdif optical inputs and a 24 bit 192K/384K USB input depending on if it is windows or mac.
The volume control is acomplished with a precision stepped attenuator. The stepped attenuator provides the closest matching between left and right channels along with the lowest noise floor. The end result to you is fewer active devices in the signal path for maximum musical textures, color and the sound emerges from the blackest of backgrounds even for the analog signal path which doesn't get digitized but simply attenuated in precise increments.

This means you can sell your preamplifer, the analog cable that normally goes between DAC and preamp along with the power cable that normally goes from the preamp to the wall.
You may get enough money to pay for the Zodiac Gold Bundle but even if you don't it will make a serious dent in the purchase price of the Zodiac Gold Bundle.
That wamth people talk about from a high performance turntable cartridge and phono section that they say digital can't do, that liquid presentation that analog has that they say digital can't do well the Zodiac Gold Bundle feeding your power amp directly will sound like any state of the art analog set up except for perfect speed and no record noise.
You may like it better you may still prefer your analog rig but regardless you will say that this is the best digital you have ever heard and I guarantee it.
I know you are skeptical and if you haven't dealt with me before you are right to be skeptical.
My Demo Gold unit is available for serious customers to demonstrate the validity of my claims.

Terms are you buy the Gold Bundle at retail and I will send you my demo unit.
If you return it to me after a couple of days of listening I will return all of your money provided the unit arrives unschathed to me. If you decide to keep the unit I will have a new unit in your choice of Silver,Black or Gold finish sent to you and you can return my unit to me after you get your new unit.
The Analog signal coming out of the Zodiac Gold bundle is so fast and Pure your preamp will just get in the way.

Contact me thru audiogon and let me help you to state of the art analog and digital listening.

If the price is to rich for you now I also have the Zodiac Plus, Zodiac Silver and the New Perreaux DP 32 Digital/Analog preamp from $1900 on up. Digital audio that sounds right is just and email or phone call away.

Zodiac Gold 384 kHz DAC
Exquisite sound with a matching touch of elegance

Zodiac Gold is a sophisticated and powerful DAC, Pre-Amp and Headphone Amp engineered to deliver pristine audio with keenly articulated pitch and a spectacular soundstage.

The unique sound of Zodiac Gold D/A converter is based on Antelope's Oven Controlled Oscillator and 64-bit clocking technology used by the world’s top audio engineers.
384 kHz audio streaming capability
Zodiac Gold is Antelope's flagship USB D/A converter, providing exquisite audiophile sound. The DAC is among the very few on the market with 384 kHz audio streaming capability thanks to the custom designed USB controller chip that streams digital audio up to 480 Mbits.
Flexible connectivity
As a preamp, the device allows up to 8 input sources with auto-detection of active channels, providing the ease and flexibility to connect to virtually any device. A dual-stage headphone driver architecture unveils every sonic detail, while the relay based volume control assures superb stereo imaging at any listening level.
UP TO 384 kHz SAMPLING RATE
Antelope Audio is one of the first to offer 384kHz capability. In doing so, we hope to match and exceed the expectations of even the most critical of ears. Now audiophiles can enjoy the highest bandwidth that a USB 2.0 interface can provide for audio.
STEPPED RELAY VOLUME ATTENUATOR
When adjusting volumes, it’s imperative that the stereo image remains completely intact. The Zodiac Gold achieves this by incorporating stepped relays that are matched to 0,05 dB to maintain the most accurate stereo balance at all volume levels.
DE-JITTERED AUDIO OUTPUT
Digital Outputs on AES/EBU and S/PDIF offer all the benefits of Antelope’s 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking, so external devices gain significant sonic advantages when connected to Zodiac Gold.
OVEN CONTROLLED CLOCK
Often overlooked, the quality of the clock is extremely important when high quality audio is desired. The clock is housed in a shielded container where the temperature is kept constant, therefore bringing significant benefits to the detail, dynamics and stereo placement of the audio.
64-BIT TECHNOLOGY
Sophisticated 64-bit algorithms allow precise control over our Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) and Jitter Management, two critical components to improve audio via clocking. The incoming digital signal is brought to life with this unique 64-bit technology, resulting in smooth and detailed audio whatever the method of digital connectivity.
ANTELOPE PERFORMANCE USB
Custom implementation of the USB chip leads to extreme audio performance and comprehensive support for your system. There are user selectable modes tailored to suit both Mac and PC; and with a data transfer rate of 480Mbits flawless audio is achieved with native drivers.
SMOOTH HEADPHONES
Ultra Linear, Dual Stage Headphone Amps deliver smooth sound at both high and low levels. Custom designed for accurate monitoring with a wide range of headphone impedances. Controlled by a dedicated volume knob. For different sound texture the amplifier impedance is switchable between 120 and 0 Ohm.
CUTTING-EDGE DESIGN
To preserve the full bit resolution of the DAC, volume adjustment is entirely in the analog domain. Separate analog and digital power supplies eliminate digital cross-talk. This is further enhanced by keeping analog and digital circuits on separate PCB’s. These gold plated boards utilize large internal ground plains, canceling noise and voltage shifts.
NUTS & BOLTS
All component decisions for Zodiac Gold are based on a passion to produce something very special - technically, musically and aesthetically. Built with many solid aluminium parts and also very pleasing to the eye, it will be your pride and joy just like it is our passion.
A PSU especially designed to fit your Zodiac DAC
Voltikus is a sleek heavy-duty Power Supply Unit (PSU) designed to perfectly match your Zodiac DAC. Carefully tailored to deliver uncompromised 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, electrostatically shielded toroidal transformer followed by a unique concept of three cascaded power regulators.
Unprecedented stability
A precision laser-trimmed voltage reference (LT1021) 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.

Audiophile grade PSU perfectly matching Zodiac DACs 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
Wide (90-250V) input voltage range ensures dependable operation under varying line conditions
Advanced discrete design dispenses with the need for noisy off-the-shelf voltage regulators
Robust sturdy construction with custom machined aluminum front panel

Input power Nominal 100-120/220-240 VAC, 50 or 60 HZ
Actual 90-264 VAC, 50 or 60 HZ
2x Fuses 0.5A, 250 VAC, 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 0-50 °C
In The Box Audiophile grade ultra low noise power supply
Printed Documentation
DC Power cable
IEC Power cord
Dimensions Height: 111.5 mm
Width: 106.5 mm
Depth: 168.0 mm
Weight 2.0 kg 5.3 lb
IN THE BOX

In The Box ZODIAC GOLD 384 kHz Audiophile DAC
Remote Control
Printed Documentation
DC Power supply
IEC Power cable
USB cable
Optical TOSLINK cable
Dimensions Height: 112 mm, 4.4"
Width: 165 mm, 6.5"
Depth: 190 mm, 7.5"
Weight 2 kg, 4.4 lb