[antonyfirst]

Looks like full DSD support is coming for the Zodiac Gold: http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/dsd-coming-antelope-zodiac-gold-14906/#post203598

 

[daniel_hokkaido]

hmm really looking forward to testing zodiac at bristol audio show this month. also gona see if this new MCRU psu for mdac
is any good. 

 

[maximuslt]

Owners "Voltikus" who understands electronics, paint scheme components or make detailed pictures of the innards and the PCB.

 

[maximuslt]

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Please give the exact dimensions of the connector, in millimeters.

 

[daniel_hokkaido]

picture at bottom 
 
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/antelope2/2.html

 

[maximuslt]

The photo can not see all the components, and especially the motherboard. Circuitry is not visible. Therefore it is necessary that the owner would Voltikus disassembled it, rewrote parts (nominal) and took a picture of the PCB circuit.

 

[daniel_hokkaido]

good luck with that

 

[doctorcilantro]

I'm looking forward to DSD on the Gold; they told me to keep my eyes peeled for the update.

 

[maximuslt]

 
 
Please give the exact dimensions of the connector, in millimeters.

 

[Magick Man]

There may come a time when there is a truly good one on the market.  As it stands they are either a DAC from a DAC maker with the HP out sort of "thrown in" by comparison, or great HP amps with the DAC "thrown in" (example the V200 with DAC).  I think we'll see a one box in the future that can do justice to orthos as long as the ortho trend continues.  Someone will properly address the need.

I've very much enjoyed the HP amp on the ZG, with the exception of the HE-6 it's done a wonderful job with all my headphones. I do prefer the BA, but it's a BA, which is IMO the best valve amp available today, bar none.

good luck with that

No kidding. I'm absolutely not taking apart my Voltikus (or any other part of the ZG). I'm not that curious or motivated.

 

[doctorcilantro]

Been attempting to get DSD working for a few days with J. River. Something's not right.
 
Anyone got it working?
 
Sent this to Support:
 
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Using Windows 7 x64, J. River Media Center reports the Zodiac ASIO driver does not support 384kHz. Windows Control Panel shows 192kHz max after installing the new driver and updating to Control Panel v3.

Driver shows as 1.61.0.0

J. River reports ASIO Zodiac driver present but it just doesn't playback anything higher than 192kHz. 

I have tried setting all different modes in Control Panel:

FS Class1 (obviously won't work)
HS Class1
HS Class2

http://i.imgur.com/qnJzwkC.png
http://i.imgur.com/KaAaxGh.png
http://i.imgur.com/JEmmlHl.png

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I sent a trouble ticket in. I use J. River looking to try in a few other players now... This is from the ini file but I can't get the Class 2 setting to do ANY audio playback. 
 
; Copyright (c) 2009-2012 Antelope Audio ; ; ZodiacGold USB Audio Class 2.0 Driver setup information file ; ; This file supports: ; Windows XP ; Windows Vista Windows Vista x64 ; Windows 7 Windows 7 x64

 

[daniel_hokkaido]

I thought DSD firmware was out next month? 

 

[Radio_head]

Quote:

I've very much enjoyed the HP amp on the ZG, with the exception of the HE-6 it's done a wonderful job with all my headphones. I do prefer the BA, but it's a BA, which is IMO the best valve amp available today, bar none.
No kidding. I'm absolutely not taking apart my Voltikus (or any other part of the ZG). I'm not that curious or motivated.

agreed on one point (the BA's prowess) got rid of my BA for a Leviathan though.  

 

[doctorcilantro]

Yup, my bad, I jumped the gun. Still, I can't get the ASIO driver to work at all.
 

 

[daniel_hokkaido]

If you are interested in DSD this is a cool vid : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-bx1ym-E5I