Antelope Audio - Zeo
Antelope Audio's ZEO portable audio DAC is a concentrate of sonic precision, designed to keep pace with you without ever restricting your listening. Inspired by studio converters and designed in a nomadic format, this USB-C model combines finesse of reproduction, organic dynamics and meticulous stereo width, with a true audiophile signature. Every musical detail gains in relief, every nuance finds its place, as if your sound library were breathing and suddenly took on greater depth. Behind its discreet appearance, Zeo asserts a true technical personality, nurtured by Antelope Audio's professional DNA. Slipped into a pocket and plugged in in a matter of seconds, it transforms every musical break into a serious listening experience. A small box, a lot of ambition, and a furious desire to help you rediscover your favourite tracks from a different angle.
Presentation
This portable DAC from Antelope Audio incorporates 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology, directly derived from the brand's studio interfaces. This clocking system optimises the temporal precision of the signal, enhancing the definition of transients and the overall legibility of the sound spectrum.
Combined with the Dual Ricore Amp, this design supports balanced listening, with a controlled feeling of space and dynamics that remain natural, even at low volume.
Designed to adapt to a wide range of uses, the ZEO DAC has an impedance of less than 1 Ohm, making it easy to pair with a wide variety of headphones. This extensive compatibility ensures a consistent response, whatever the model used or the file format selected.
DSD 128 DoP support also opens the door to demanding music libraries looking for formats without destructive compression. ZEO will become a versatile companion, equally at ease with relaxed listening or careful checking of sonic detail.
Antelope Audio is banking on broad compatibility with Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, to simplify integration into your digital environment. Plug-and-play operation allows quick set-up, without complex configuration, on both computer and mobile device. This flexibility supports musicians, producers and music lovers in a variety of contexts, from the office to on the move.
Features
Other features
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Antelope Audio ZEO
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USB-C portable audio DAC
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Converter : Dual mono CS43198 DAC
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Sampling : 44.1 ⭢ 384 kHz
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Resolution: 32 bit PCM
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Dynamic range: 130 dB (A-Weighted)
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THD + N : -115 dB
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Frequency response: 20 Hz ⭢ 20 kHz
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Clocking: 4ᵉ generation Acoustically Focused Clocking AFC 64-bit DDS
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DSD-DoP : x64 & x128
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USB 2.0 class compliant, bus-powered
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Compatibility: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
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Connections :
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Interface + Power supply: USB-C
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Headphone output: mini-jack TRS ∅3.5 mm
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Supplied with:
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USB-C ⭢ Lightning cable
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USB-C cable ⭢ USB-C
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USB-C adapter ⭢ USB-A
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Dimensions: 75 × 30 × 16 mm
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Weight: 60 g
To find out more...
If you're going to be using it on the move a lot, consider adding a compact carrying case to protect the case from everyday knocks and bumps. A USB-C to USB-A adapter can also make it easier to integrate with older machines, while maintaining a reliable connection.
Finally, the use of locally stored high-resolution audio files will naturally complete the package, to maintain a coherent, high-quality listening chain.
Spotlight on
Antelope Audio has been a leading manufacturer of high-end professional and consumer audio devices for over 20 years, harnessing the power of digital audio without sacrificing the warmth typically associated with analog devices. The FPGA and Synergy Core (FPGA + DSP) technologies built into its audio interfaces allow for highly accurate component-level modeling of legendary studio equipment such as vintage EQs and compressors, exceptional microphones, guitar amps and cabinets, tube mic presets, tape saturation, and more to be found in the Synergy Core interfaces and modeling mics.
