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Antelope 2-Channel 384 kHz Mastering-Grade AD/DA Converter for Audiophiles

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Antelope 2-Channel 384 kHz Mastering-Grade AD/DA Converter for Audiophiles
Key Features
  • For a High-Quality Listening Experience
  • 8 DAC Chips with 138 dB Dynamic Range
  • Dual Headphone Amp Design
  • 1/4" & XLR Connections for Headphones
Designed for audiophiles looking for a superlative home-listening experience, the Antelope AMÁRI is a reference grade AD/DA converter. The unit provides everything you'd expect from Antelope, such as high-quality conversion and Antelope's renowned clocking technology. Sporting both balanced and unbalanced connections, the unit works equally well in pro audio and audiophile environments.
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Antelope AMARI Overview

Designed for audiophiles looking for a superlative home-listening experience, the Antelope AMÁRI is a reference grade AD/DA converter. The unit provides everything you'd expect from Antelope, such as high-quality conversion and Antelope's renowned clocking technology. Sporting both balanced and unbalanced connections, the unit works equally well in pro audio and audiophile environments.

Whether you make use of the combination XLR-1/4" inputs or the unbalanced RCA connections, you can achieve PCM conversion at sample rates and resolutions of up to 384 kHz / 24-bits. The AMÁRI utilizes 4 CS43198 chips per channel (eight in total) to capture every nuance of the stereo image, maintaining the integrity of the music's depth (front-to-back imaging) at the same time. The unit offers 138 dB of dynamic range to boot.

Digital connections can be secured over AES, coaxial S/PDIF, TOSLINK, and USB 3.1 (Gen 1, Type-B connections). Though the unit provides its own powerful clock, you can sync it to other sources thanks to two BNC inputs—one for all sorts of external clocks, and the other for Antelope's Atomic 10M clock. The AMÁRI's 64-bit clocking supports PCM rates up to 384 kHz and DSD up to 256. DSD playback occurs over PCM conversion (DoP), and only applies to the D/A side.

Two headphone outputs offer their own DAC architecture to yield an optimal performance. These headphone outputs can be used with balanced 1/4" or XLR connectors. This is a dual-amp design, one that mitigates any possible temperature drifts. With all these benefits, the AMÁRI is a device truly geared for the discerning audiophile.

Stepped Headphone Impedance Controller
AMÁRAI's 2 high-power stereo headphone outputs (on 1/4"-XLR combo connectors) feature individual volume controls (capped at 20 dBu max), with digital trim and selectable output impedance from -4.6 to 85.3 Ohms. The impedance controls are offered in 17 steps. These options let you configure AMÁRI for ideal compatibility with your favorite headphones, matching their impedance for best performance. AMÁRI's high-fidelity headphone driver chip offers fully differential input per amplifier. It is a dual-amp design, optimized to eliminate possible temperature drifts and deliver differential signal quality. The headphone outs also feature dual DAC architecture for maximum performance.
8 DAC Chips
The AMÁRI implements an eight-DAC architecture (four CS43198 chips per channel). This enhances the stereo image, expands depth perception, and unveils all the musical details with its 138 dB dynamic range. Apart from the main DAC, the headphone outs feature a dual DAC architecture for maximum performance, just like the main A/D converter. It uses one AK5578 chip per channel, boosting the dynamic range up to 128 dB.
UPC: 853744004595

Antelope AMARI Specs

Key Specs
Form Factor
Desktop
Converter Type
AD/DA Converter
Number of Channels
2
Maximum Sampling Rate
384 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
No
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Input
1x Stereo RCA Coaxial Input
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Headphone Output
2x XLR 3-Pin Line Output
2x 1/4" TRS Line Output
Digital Audio I/O
XLR 3-Pin AES3 Input
RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input
TOSLINK Optical S/PDIF Input
XLR 3-Pin AES3 Output
RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
TOSLINK Optical S/PDIF Output
General
Form Factor
Desktop
Converter Type
AD/DA Converter
Number of Channels
2
Converter Circuitry
A/D Chipset:
2x AK5778

D/A Chipset:
8x CS43198
Maximum Sampling Rate
384 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Input
1x Stereo RCA Coaxial Unbalanced Input
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Headphone Output
2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Line Output
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output
Digital Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Input
1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input
1x TOSLINK Optical S/PDIF Input
1x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Output
1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
1x TOSLINK Optical S/PDIF Output
Host Connection / USB
1x USB-B
Host Connection Protocol
USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Sync I/O
1x BNC Word Clock Input
1x BNC Atomic Clock Input
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
No
Expansion Slots
No
Wireless
No
Performance
Maximum Input Level
Combo XLR-1/4" Inputs:
24 dBu

RCA Inputs:
8.2 dBu
6 dBV
Maximum Output Level
XLR Outputs:
+24 dBu

1/4" Outputs:
+18 dBu
Headphone Output Power
1400 mW (Max)
Impedance
Headphone Outputs:
-4.6 to 85.3 Ohms
Dynamic Range
A/D Converters:
128 dB

D/A Converters:
138 dB
SNR
A/D Converters:
124 dB
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
32 to 384 kHz (PCM)
2.8 to 11.2 MHz (DSD)
Bit Depths
24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)
64-Bit (Clocking)
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Windows 10 or Later / macOS 10.11 or Later
Processor Requirement
2 GHz Intel
2 GHz AMD
RAM Requirements
4 GB, 8 GB Recommended
Storage Requirements
512 MB
Required Hardware
Available USB 2.0 Port (USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1 Port [or])
Power
Power Requirements
AC Input
DC Input Power
16 VDC
AC/DC Power Adapter
16 VDC (Included)
Power Consumption
16 W
Packaging Info
Package Weight
9.73 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
19.5 x 16.1 x 5.8"

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