Antelope AMARI Mastering Grade AD/DA Converter & Headphone Amp

Reference-gradeUSB AD/DA Converter & Headphone Amplifier

Amariis a hi-end 384kHz PCM / DSD256 AD/DA Converter. Its majestic soundwill suit mixing engineers, mastering gurus and the most dedicatedaudiophiles. The beautifully designed desktop unit is equipped with aslick touchscreen display. Amari offers 1 pair of Analog outs (eitheron XLR or TRS connectors), 1 pair of analog inputs(either on Combo XLR or RCA), and 2 high powerheadphone (HP) outputs with dedicated volume control and adjustableoutput impedance.

Keyfeatures:

• High-End24-bit 384kHz for play back and recording

• A/D– Dual AK5578 ADC chips. Dynamic Range 128dB

• D/A-Eight CS43198 DAC chips. Dynamic range of 138dB

• DSD64,DSD128 and DSD256 formats supported (DSD over PCM a.k.a. DoP) playback

• 2headphone outputs with dedicated volume control for each output withuser-selectable output resistance (a.k.a. headphone membrane weightcompensation) that can be switched to balanced mode.

• Standard and Balanced mode forHeadphones

• 4thGeneration 64-Bit Acoustically Focused Clocking.

• 10M Atomic Clock Input and WordClock Input for better system integration and improved audio clarity

• 2 pairs of Analog Ins on comboXLR and RCA

• 2 pairs of Analog Outs on comboXLR and TRS

• AES/EBU,S/PDIF and TOSLINK I/O.

• Largetouchscreen display to ease the advanced functions control andvisualization

• USB3.1 Connection for playback and recording.

• SoftwareControl Panel for flexibility and advanced functionality both on MACand PC.

• Stunningdesign

Loveat first listen

Amarioffers the signature Antelope Audio industry acclaimed clocking andbest-in-class 384 kHz conversion. The unit comes with two analogoutput pairs on XLR and TRS. Two analog input pairs are available onthe back panel, one on RCA and one on combo XLR. In addition Amariprovides digital connectivity on USB,AES/EBU, S/PDIF and TOSLINK.

Incredibleheadphone control

AntelopeAudio have always equipped their units with multiple headphone outs.Amari brings this to the next level. Its 2 headphone outputs featureindividual volume control. Each output allows users to Selectfrom 17 different values of driver'soutput impedance including negative values inorder to enhance the listening experience.

Mastering-gradeconversion

Amariemploys the industry renowned Antelope Audio clocking technologiesand the manufacturer's vast experience in analog circuitry andconversion. The mastering-grade audio interface offers 384 kHz,24-bit conversion.

Topclocking

Thedesktop interface features the Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC)jitter management technology pioneered by Antelope Audio’s Fourthgeneration, 64-bit clocking allows a stable and precise sampling ofany incoming audio signal. Amari is also equipped with an AtomicClock input (fully 10MX compatible) for maximum stability. Anadditional Word Clock input is also available.

Flexiblecontrol set

The control set of Amari isdistributed between dedicated fast-access knobs and buttons for themost frequent controls, the impressive touchscreen display andintuitive software control panel. The touchscreen is used for themore advanced functions and volume levels visualization.

For the audiophile market:

The belief that analog and digitalaudio are meant to thrive together is embodied in every AntelopeAudio product. Amari is no exception - its abundance of connectivityoptions means limitless flexibility! Two pairs of analog inputs (XLRand RCA) and outputs (XLR and TRS), two headphone amplifiers, digitalports (AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOSLINK), Word Clock & Atomic Clockinputs offer vast integration possibilities.

Amari features a pair of StereoHeadphone outs on ComboXLR connectors with a dedicated volume controlknob. Output is capped at 1,4W max, with selectable output impedancefrom -4.6 to 85.3 Ohm available in 17 control steps. These optionslet you configure Amari for perfect compatibility with your favoriteheadphones for ultimate performance.

Amari’s high-fidelity headphonedriver chip offers fully differential input (per amplifier). It is adual-amp design, optimized to eliminate possible temperature driftsand deliver the differential signal quality each listener deserves.

In standard mode the Headphoneoutputs use a single D/A Converter chip with two dedicated amps (oneper channel) for unparalleled performance while in balanced mode(when both Headphone outputs are in use) the Headphone outs switchand deliver one dedicated D/A Converter chip and two amplifiers (oneper channel) for each of the headphone drives (left and right)therefore eliminating any noise, increasing audio performance anddelivering an expansive, full tone and more refined quality to yourmusics presentation.

Inaddition to 24-bit/384kHz PCM audio playback, Amari supports DSD64,DSD128 and DSD256 over DoP formats.Enjoy clear, present digital audio at sample rates tens of timeshigher than that of CDs.

Easyand intuitive to use, the Amari Control Panel gives you control overeach aspect of the unit. It also places the power of a unique andflexible routing system at your fingertips.

Forthe ADC, we chose a digital low-pass filter with a short delay andsharp roll-off to achieve the lowest latency and widest bandwidthpossible of 0.46 x fs, with pass-band ripple of +/-0.03 dB. Since theshort delay filter only works on such a small number of samples (5)at a time, we have the shortest possible delay between the input andoutput stages, which greatly improves throughput.

Asfor the internal digital high-pass filter — we set its cutofffrequency to 1Hz in order to eliminate DC offsets and pass thecleanest audio signal possible.

Wealso take pride in Amari offering one of the lowest pass-band ripplefigures (+/-0.03 dB) in the industry. The lower this figure, the moreaccurate sound reproduction is and the better a filter sounds.

TheADC chips we’ve selected are two AK5778 - that are well renownedboth in the pro audio and in the hi-end world.

Amari offers fullydifferential (balanced) driver topology for the combo XLR inputs. Thecoaxial routing from the RCA connector (coax. input) to the driver,transports clean, pristine signal directly to the same differentialdriver as the combo XLRs. The keyword is 'consistency!'

Likewise, Amari'sanalog output drivers are built upon of a low noise, low distortion,rail-to-rail output amplifier that boasts a 0.00006% (-124.5dB) THD(total harmonic distortion) and 3.3nV/√Hz noise. We specificallychose a dual-amp in a single chip package in order to enhance thedifferential PCB layout and maximize our symmetrical driver topology.

Amari takes full advantage of therenowned Antelope Audio Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) jittermanagement technology. Our fourth-generation 64-bit clockingfacilitates the most precise sampling of analog signal, at samplerates of up to 384kHz and 24-bit depth. What's more, Amari offers anAtomic Clock input (fully 10MX compatible) and a Word Clock input,allowing you to enjoy our industry-leading clocking technology at itsfullest potential.

AmariTechnical Specifications

Connectivity

Inputs

Analog

• 1x Stereo Pair balanced on ComboXLR 24dBu max input level

• 1x Stereo Pair unbalanced on RCA 8,2dBu / 6dBv max input level

Digital

• 1x AES/EBU up to 192 kHz

• 1x S/PDIF up to 192kHz

• 1x TOSLINK up to 96kHz

Sync

• 1x WC

• 1x Atomic

Outputs

Analog

• 1x Stereo Pair balanced on XLR. Output Level: 24dBu max, digital trim available

• 1x Stereo Pair balanced on TRS. Output Level: 18dBu max, digital trim available

• 2x Stereo Headphone outs on ComboXLR with individual volume control knobs. Output Power: 1,4 Watts max. Selectable output impedance from -4.6 to 85.3 Ohm available in 17 steps

• Headphone outputs are also configurable to drive 1 pair fully balanced headphone set with dedicated volume control

Digital

• 1x AES/EBU up to 192kHz

• 1x S/PDIF up to 192kHz

• 1x TOSLINK up to 96kHz

Bidirectional

• 1x USB 3.1 on Type-B connector up to 384kHz

Power

• DC Power Inlet with lock nut

AD Conversion

• 2x AK5778 A/D Converter chips

• 24 bit 384kHz

• Input: Full Differential Inputs

• S/(N+D): 112 dB (S/N: 124 dB)

• THD+N: -109dB

• Dynamic Range: 128dB

DA Conversion

• 8x CS43198 D/A Converter chips

• 24-bit 384kHz PCM / up to DSD2562 over PCM

• Dynamic Range: 138dB

• XLR: THD+N: -113dB, DNR: 137dB

• TRS: THD+N: -111dB, DNR: 135dB

Clocking

• 4th Generation 64-bit Acoustically focused clock technology

• Sample-rates supported:

AD and DA PCM: 32kHz,44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 352.8kHz, 192kHz, 384kHz

DA DSD: 64, 128, 256

Power supply:

• 18VDC / 0.83A

• Wall wart power supply unit (supplied)

In the box:

• Amari Hi-End Mastering-grade AD/DA Converter

• Quick start guide

• Warranty Card

• Cleaning Cloth

• USB 3.0 Cable

• Wart External Power Supply

Weight(Approx):

3.0 kg/ 6.61 lbs

Dimensions(Aprox.):

Width: 310 mm /12.2”
Height: 91 mm / 3.6”
Depth: 253 mm /9.9”

UPC/EAN:

0853744004595