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Antelope Zodiac DAC non DSD or DSD

I'm looking for a good quality (most likely used) DAC to keep up with my analog side and there are a couple of Antelope DACs for sale. Deck is  Nottingham 294 Space with a 12" Anna arm, Lyra cart pushing through a EAR Yoshino Phono Stage. Any thoughts on the Antelope non DSD box? Any other recommendations are also appreciated.  Much thanks
smaarch1
antigrunge2
1,331 posts
 
I have used both the Zodiac Gold and currently the Zodiac Platinum. They are both at the top of the Delta-sigma bunch not displaying any of the shrillness normally associated with the technology and giving a very musical and detailed image of soundstage and the individual instruments.The built-in attenuator as well as the analogue inputs are very good, the USB connection however can be finnicky: it wasn’t designed for Linux and getting it to work with my InnuOs Zenith Mk3 took a bit of trial and error. Overall a fine performance, especially if used directly into the power amp.
smaarch1 OP
95 posts
 
Thanks antigrunge.
johnss
564 posts
 
I would take a look at the antelope PURE2, a pretty good DAC and A to D. and if your budget allows, pop for a 10MX. 
smaarch1 OP
95 posts
 
Just to follow up. I bought a used Antelope Zodiac plus that is a few years old and in mint plus condition. Received it today and my impression is it is very good, at times completely stunning even.
Does it match my analog side? For now I will say: It is good and it is different. There w ere a few moments were I thought it may be better. I need more time with it. But yes it is good!
Thanks for your posts


antigrunge2
1,331 posts
 
Congratulations and enjoy the music
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