Newest product from Antelope, and it is classy.

newrival
newrival Posts: 2,017
edited April 2012 in 2 Channel Audio
My birthday is only 6 months away, thought I'd give you guys ample time to save up for my gift :wink:

http://antelopeaudio.com/en/products/Rubicon-Atomic-AD-DA-Preamp

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Some people ask what could be next for DACs, could the Rubidium atomic clock be it?
design is where science and art break even.
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited April 2012
    Interesting. Looks like the design was inspired by a classic '58 Caddy. It looks really good. I wonder how it sounds (and what the pricetag is)!
  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited April 2012
    Pretty cool lookin', I'll take it. Whats the entry ? I'm guessing 5-6 g's.
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited April 2012
    Considering the price of their other DACs, Tony, I'd soy you're pretty close. Although I would bet you're a little low. I'm guessing around 8k+ But who knows. I haven't been able to find any hints at pricing yet.

    It sure is purdy, though
    design is where science and art break even.
  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited April 2012
    Yeah man, I've eyed that Zodiac Gold a few times. Nice looking gear for sure but never was able to get an ear on one. Reviews place them in the somewhat organic catagory which I like but they seem overpriced to me anyway. 6 Moons has some reviews, have you read any ?
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2012
    tonyb wrote: »
    6 Moons has some reviews, have you read any ?
    6 Moons is heavily biased to whoever buys the most ad space.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited April 2012
    Face wrote: »
    6 Moons is heavily biased to whoever buys the most ad space.

    I'm sure there is some truth to this, but I've also seen them do some great reviews of DIY speakers and people that have probably never advertised. I enjoy their reviews, especially the ones by Srajan Ebaen, who seems to be the most willing to try things that go against the grain of the audiophile standard-bearers.

    Also, there are a number of others out there that really like the antelope DACS.
    But, no, Tony, I've never gotten a chance to hear one in person either.
    design is where science and art break even.
  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited April 2012
    Interesting. Looks like the design was inspired by a classic '58 Caddy. It looks really good. I wonder how it sounds (and what the pricetag is)!
    tonyb wrote: »
    Pretty cool lookin', I'll take it. Whats the entry ? I'm guessing 5-6 g's.

    You can add one to your cart right now... evidently, they're free! (0.00 EUROS) :eek:
  • jgscott
    jgscott Posts: 10
    edited April 2012
    Thats a nice one