Contents 1. Safety Notes ............................................................................................................................. 2 2. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3 3. Zodiac Platinum Features ......................................................................................................... 4 4. Quick Start .............................................................
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. ●● Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the device, do not use it. Switch off the device and then unplug it from the power source.
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. An unmatched DSD256 D/A converter, utilizing Antelope’s 64-bit Oven Controlled Clocking and precise Monitoring Control.
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 ●● Quad DAC Architecture for superb dynamic range ●● Quiet stepped relay volume attenuator for precise stereo balance (matched to 0.
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. 2. Connect the DC power cable to the 18 VDC Output (35) on the rear panel of the Voltikus and the other end to the 18 VDC input socket on your Zodiac Platinum Unit. 3.
5. Zodiac Platinum Front Panel Explained 1 2 12 3 4 13 5 6 14 7 9 8 15 16 10 11 17 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. 2. Atomic Lock light When lit, this indicates that the Zodiac Platinum is being atomically referenced.
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. The last value is OFF which mutes all analog outputs. 8.
when muted the light is not illuminated. 17. Headphone Outputs Two Universal Stereo Headphone jacks for connecting headphones for a wide range of impedances. 18 23 19 20 24 21 25 26 27 22 28 29 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. 21.
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. S/PDIF Inputs 75 Ω S/PDIF inputs for use with compatible equipment. See also (13) Source Button. 26. USB Hi-Speed Hi Speed USB (480 Mbits).
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). ●● HS2 – USB High Speed Mode (480Mbits). USB Audio Class 2.0. Sample rates up to 384 kHz.
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. ●● Unmuting – When the device is in one of the above attenuator modes, pushing the mute button once restores the volume to the previous level. Display brightness returns to full illumination. 8.4.
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% USB: 2.0 Hi-Speed. Data stream up to 480Mbits/384kHz, Type B Clocking System: 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking 64 bit DDS Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator Clock Stability: < +/- 0.02 PPM, oven controlled at 64.
Voltikus PSU Audiophile grade ultra low noise power supply 1 13
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14. Voltikus Rear Panel Explained 31 34 32 35 33 31. Fuse compartment Takes two fuses: 0.8A, 250 VAC, 5 mm x 20 mm, Type F. 32. Power switch Toggles power on/off. 33. IEC AC Input C14 Male Connector For use with supplied AC Power cable. 34. Ground/Lift switch Toggles grounded or lifted state. 35. 18 VDC Output For use with supplied Antelope DC Power cable only. 15.
●● 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 0.
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