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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
smaarch1 OP
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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
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Congratulations and enjoy the music
smaarch1 OP
95 posts
 
Much thanks and you too. And you are right. Not a hint of shrillness.
The control of the bottom frequencies, detail, separation, sound stage are excellent. Nice piece of gear
antigrunge2
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As you think bout further improvements: a better power supply than the wallwart makes a big difference. I had a Voltikus on both Gold and Platinum and now run off a Sean Jacobs DC 3/4. There are also good Chinese PSUs around $100-150 that will make a big difference
smaarch1 OP
95 posts
 
Thanks - I purchased the unit with the Antelope  Voltikus power supply
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