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Antelope Audio Amári

2.995,00 21% TAX included

2-channel converter for Mastering and Hi-End, USB interface, 24 bits/384 kHz

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Description

Fully-equipped
For home audio users who seek high-end sound quality suitable for archiving, AMÁRI is a reference grade AD/DA converter, that delivers 24-bit 384 kHz conversion and DSD256 support, an easy-to-use interface and trademark Antelope clocking. Unlike other audiophile converters AMÁRI has 2 headphone outputs with user-selectable output resistance, which works as headphone membrane weight compensation.

384 kHz, 24-bit conversion
This mastering-grade converter offers the industry-acclaimed Antelope Audio 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) jitter management technology & up to 384 kHz, 24-bit conversion.

Multi DAC topology
AMÁRI offers top of its class D/A converter performance by implementing an unique 8 × DAC architecture (4 × 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 dual DAC architecture for maximum performance, just like the main A/D converter – using one AK5578 chip per channel, boosting the dynamic range up to 128dB.

Exploring negative impedance
Unique headphone membrane weight compensation system with user-selectable output resistance.

17 steps of Headphone Impedance Control
AMÁRI’s 2 high-power stereo headphone outputs (on XLR connectors) feature individual volume controls (capped at 20dBu max), with digital trim and selectable output impedance – from -4.6 to 85.3 Ohm, available in 17 control 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.

Revisit your DSD collection
This mastering-grade converter offers the Antelope Audio 4th generation, 64-bit clocking industry acclaimed Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) jitter management technology up to 384 kHz, 24-bit conversion.

Technical specifications

Connectivity

Inputs Analog
1x Stereo Pair balanced on combo-XLR (24dBu max input level)
1x Stereo Pair unbalanced on RCA (8,2dBu/6dBv max input level)
Inputs Digital
1x AES/EBU (up to 192 kHz)
1x S/PDIF (up to 192kHz)
1x TOSLINK (up to 96kHz)
Outputs Analog
1x Stereo Pair balanced on XLR (output level: 24dBu max, digital trim available)
1x Stereo Pair balanced on TRS (output level: 18dBu max, digital trim available)
2x Stereo Headphone outs on combo-XLR with individual volume control knobs (Power: 1,4 Watts max. Selectable output impedance from -4.6 to 85.3 Ohm available in 17 steps)
Headphone outputs are also configurable to drive 1 pair fully balanced headphone set with dedicated volume control
Outputs Digital
1x AES/EBU (up to 192kHz)
1x S/PDIF (up to 192kHz)
1x TOSLINK (up to 96kHz)
Sync inputs
1× Word Clock
1× Atomic 10M
Bi-directional
1x USB 3.1 on Type-B connector (up to 384kHz)

Conversion

AD Conversion
2x AK5778 A/D Converter chips
24 bit 384kHz
Full Differential Inputs
S/(N+D): 112 dB (S/N: 124 dB)
Dynamic Range: 128dB
DA Conversion
8x CS43198 D/A Converter chips
24-bit 384kHz PCM / up to DSD2562 over PCM
Dynamic Range: 138dB

Clocking
4th Generation 64-bit Acoustically focused clock technology
Sample-rates supported:
AD and DA PCM: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 352.8kHz, 192kHz, 384kHz
DA DSD: 64, 128, 256

Power
DC Power Inlet with lock nut
Device equipped with wall wart power supply

System requirements

Windows
Windows 10
Minimum 512 MB available disk space
1x USB 2.0/3.0 Port
Intel or AMD equivalent CPU with at least 2GHz operating frequency
4GB RAM Memory Minimum (8GB Recommended)
Mac
OS X 10.11 and above (High Sierra recommended)
Minimum 512 MB available disk space
1x USB 2.0/3.1 Port