deafLovesMusic
Head-Fier
Antelope Audio has just released the new Zeo portable D-A & headphone amp:
https://www.soundonsound.com/news/antelope-zeo-portable-d-headphone-amp
https://en.antelopeaudio.com/products/zeo/
Tech Specs (source: Zeo's user manual)
Analog Output
Device connection
1 × USB-C - USB 2.0 class compliant
Power
Bus-powered through USB-C
Clocking System
4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC™), 64-bit DDS
Sample Rates (kHz)
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352, 384
DoP: 64- 128
Physical Dimensions
75 х 30 х 16 mm (length, width, height)
Weight: 60g (approx.)
Has anyone had the opportunity to test this portable DAC?
What are your impressions regarding sound quality, instrument separation and soundstage?
Thank you.
Edit:
Updated the dimensions.
https://www.soundonsound.com/news/antelope-zeo-portable-d-headphone-amp
https://en.antelopeaudio.com/products/zeo/
Tech Specs (source: Zeo's user manual)
Analog Output
- Dual CS43198 DAC chip with up to 130dB Dynamic range (A-weighed)
- THD + N:-115 dB
- Frequency response: 20-20kHz +/- 0.5dB
- Dual RiCORE RT6863 amp
- Headphone output impedance <1 Ohms
- Power Output: 310mW @ 32ohm headphones
Device connection
1 × USB-C - USB 2.0 class compliant
Power
Bus-powered through USB-C
Clocking System
4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC™), 64-bit DDS
Sample Rates (kHz)
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352, 384
DoP: 64- 128
Physical Dimensions
75 х 30 х 16 mm (length, width, height)
Weight: 60g (approx.)
Has anyone had the opportunity to test this portable DAC?
What are your impressions regarding sound quality, instrument separation and soundstage?
Thank you.
Edit:
Updated the dimensions.
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