jojo_b2 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) I just read this thread on a new DAC from another site. Spec and look wise, seems smashing. http://www.antelopeaudio.com/en/zodiac_rubicon.html The Only thing is the Price can really Kill on the highest model supporting 384Khz, gold relays and a remote. Btw, all of the models sport a headphone out that has configurable impendance up to 600 ohm. Edited October 14, 2009 by jojo_b2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sep90 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 interesting dac..... jojo i think u should go for this and forget bout cdp zodiac + seem very tempting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jojo_b2 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 Actually there is the Zodiac Gold. That's the one with the highest specs. =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sep90 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 scary dac.... i think the price will be same as some Esoteric cdps or Meridian cdps ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jojo_b2 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) Quoted from Jude at headfi Zodiac, tentatively priced at ~$1500.00. Zodiac+, tentatively priced at ~$2500.00. Zodiac Gold, tentatively priced at ~$3500.00. in USD Edited October 14, 2009 by jojo_b2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darkkopi 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 in USD get it and review for us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ical 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) A good DAC must go with good transport. The best DAC in the world with computer as source is not going to sound better than a mid-end cdp. Edited October 14, 2009 by ical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jojo_b2 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 get it and review for us! Waah I will stick to my dacmagic for the mean time. Lol! For that budget, I can get my CDP already. A good DAC must go with good transport. The best DAC in the world with computer as source is not going to sound better than a mid-end cdp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ical 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) Sound can't be measured based on specs. Just look at how bad the spec of LP with all that distortion, and yet it sound so heavenly. It makes me want to throw away my cdp. I can arrange an LP audition at Coherence Audio, Amara Hotel for those non believer. Edited October 14, 2009 by ical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jojo_b2 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 Sound can't be measured based on specs. Just look at how bad the spec of LP with all that distortion, and yet it sound so heavenly. It makes me want to throw away my cdp. I can arrange an LP audition at Coherence Audio, Amara Hotel for those non believer. Please do inform me when the CDP is thrown away. I will be half an hour early to make sure I catch it without problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kds5000 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 I just read this thread on a new DAC from another site. Spec and look wise, seems smashing. http://www.antelopeaudio.com/en/zodiac_rubicon.html The Only thing is the Price can really Kill on the highest model supporting 384Khz, gold relays and a remote. Btw, all of the models sport a headphone out that has configurable impendance up to 600 ohm. Wah! Swee! Anyone in Singapore distributing this? Don't see the Zodiac gold anywhere leh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ical 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) Please do inform me when the CDP is thrown away. I will be half an hour early to make sure I catch it without problems. No problem. But you've to wait till I get a LP system. Edited October 14, 2009 by ical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neutralzz 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 LP's really a different sound all together.. check out http://philoctetes.org/Past_Programs/Deep_...Quality_Matters and watch the video, halfway they have a recording of chris whitney, done on tape, but mastered into 2 versions.. a SACD and an LP.. both played one after another.. and you have to listen for yourself.. as to what sound you really like.. i cant remmeber when they do that in the 2hr vid.. probably arnd the 35min mark onwards.. i've been constantly dragged towards the LP side but there's just too many of the stuff i listen to that is hard to find on LP that kinda halts me from doing the migration.. and eventually i'm still stuck on CD format Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jig_sg 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 No problem. But you've to wait till I get a LP system. Dun worry Jojo, dun think you'll need to wait too long Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolfungadget 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2009 That's really insane...back to reality, how about this? 24 bit/192kHz via USB, Anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
