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Post by lolo on Oct 7, 2014 21:34:05 GMT -6
Just saw this...
Los Angeles, October 7, 2014 — As part of a multi-dimensional product unveiling at the 137th International AES Convention, leading professional audio gear manufacturer Antelope Audio introduces Pure2, a mastering-grade 24/192 kHz AD/DA 2-channel converter and master clock and USB Interface.
Converting & Clocking Pedigree that is Purely Antelope
Pure2 builds on Antelope Audio's mastering legacy of the very successful high-end converter Eclipse 384. The Pure2 enables users to realize unsurpassed digital clarity and analog realism, while offering a flexible set of connectivity options and extremely efficient and ergonomic software remote control. Pure2 employs an all-new design that leverages best-in-class Burr-Brown converters and the same Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology present in Antelope's ultra high-end Trinity master clock. Pure2 also features Antelope's proven low-latency USB circuit on both Mac & PC, which is in use in thousands of studios inside the Orion32 and the new Zen Studio.
Summary
Pure2 is the first high-end 2 channel AD/DA converter to deliver incredible mastering level conversion, Antelope’s best crystal clocking technology and superb relay-controlled volume attenuation at a breakthrough price point for a mastering conversion product. Pure2 will be at home in mixing studios needing top-shelf A/D conversion to capture their analog summed mixes, as well allow for precise monitoring during mix down and the industry’s top master clocking for their multi-channel converters. Mastering Studios of all budgets will be attracted to the exceptional quality meets value combination. And live engineers will love being able to clock their show console, while also having the ability to capture a high quality 2-track mix of the show for immediate sharing with band and fans alike.
Specifications
• A/D converter with optimized overloads handling. AES, S/PDIF, Toslink, USB
• D/A converter with dual DAC architecture AES, S/PDIF, Toslink, USB (Zodiac Platinum Class)
• 64-Bit AFC Technology Master Clock (8) WC outs, 10M Atomic Input (Trinity Class)
• High-end headphone amplifier with dedicated D/A
• Relay-based analog volume control with dedicated D/A
• Multi-stage Linear Power Supply (Voltikus Class)
Price $2,195
antelopeaudio.com/en/MP32-Pure2-Satori
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Post by KJ on Oct 7, 2014 23:31:15 GMT -6
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Post by jeromemason on Oct 8, 2014 1:21:24 GMT -6
Seems like a pretty darn good deal at 2195.... Pretty cool.
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Post by Johnkenn on Oct 8, 2014 8:17:38 GMT -6
This actually looks great.
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Post by jimwilliams on Oct 8, 2014 8:46:53 GMT -6
What is "Zodiac Platinum Class"?
What is "Trinity class"?
What is "Voltikus class"?
This reads like a Harvard law review of the graduating class.
From what I can garner from the flavorful language is this is a BurrBrown PCM1794 DAC in a dual config with a BurrBrown PCM4222 ADC, sort of like a Ross Martin unit with a fancier box.
Do they use National LME49725 opamps like the multichannel unit?
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Post by tonycamphd on Oct 8, 2014 9:02:15 GMT -6
Too much hype not enough nutz and Boltz info, I'm basing that off of reading about the mp32 in which they tell u nothing about it other than "it's wonderful"... Mehhh
I'm hoping against hope that someone has something at AES that's 32 channels of realitively affordable I/o conversion with great specs, the Orion I/O is killer, but the sound is simply choked off. There is a quality hole in the market between $3,000 and $7,000, wth? I'm discouraged with avid, and I'm not giving apogee $9,000 for 32 ch of conversion that's not as good as my bla fm 002 for god sake.
I fear another year of crickets coming forth on this.
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Post by Johnkenn on Oct 8, 2014 15:01:21 GMT -6
I would probably just get a Ross Martin front and back end instead...but aren't we going on 7 months and counting for cowboycoalminer 's? |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Oct 8, 2014 15:16:22 GMT -6
I would probably just get a Ross Martin front and back end instead...but aren't we going on 7 months and counting for cowboycoalminer 's? I think a bunch of us would have the Ross Martin if they were available. |
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Post by mjheck on Oct 8, 2014 16:41:31 GMT -6
Last month I took advantage of the chance to listen to a couple of DA units during VK's demo bonanza -
I mainly wanted to hear the Benchmark DAC-2 as I loved my DAC -1.
Ryan suggested I give a listen to the Antelope Zodiac.
It was an immediate buy. Not too flattering, but pleasing. Crazy detailed - the best way I can describe it is -
instead of just hearing something and thinking "I need to cut some," I can really hear precisely where -
not so much boosting and scanning - just going right at it - which is impressive, because I'm just not that good.
Most importantly, it succeeds where my DAC-1 did in that I'm getting good translation.
I found myself listening to old favorites just to hear it in high fidelity - I hadn't done that with a piece of gear in years.
At any rate, I'm duly impressed. This seems like killer value - if one is allowed to say that about something an iMac does for free.
MJH
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Oct 8, 2014 17:18:38 GMT -6
I would probably just get a Ross Martin front and back end instead...but aren't we going on 7 months and counting for cowboycoalminer 's? If I ever get mine, I think I'll sell it on Ebay for twice what I paid. My add will say something like, "pay my price or wait a year, you decide" |
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Post by wiz on Oct 8, 2014 17:22:00 GMT -6
I would probably just get a Ross Martin front and back end instead...but aren't we going on 7 months and counting for cowboycoalminer 's? If I ever get mine, I think I'll sell it on Ebay for twice what I paid. My add will say something like, "pay my price or wait a year, you decide" I am surprised we don't see that actually... |
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Oct 8, 2014 17:26:30 GMT -6
Hey, must be something to this converter boys. My Symphony even sounded better just watching that YouTube video about the devise. Daauumm  |
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Post by Johnkenn on Oct 8, 2014 19:00:14 GMT -6
I would TOTALLY poo poo the Ross Martin stuff...if I hadn't lucked up and bought the 1794 DA. It's really, really good. cowboycoalminer - you're a patient guy...but have you tried to contact RM? I woulda been lighting them up. |
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Oct 8, 2014 19:19:51 GMT -6
Yeah I sent them an e-mail about a month 1/2 ago. Got a reply a week later saying it would be here that week. That was 3 weeks ago...
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Post by tonycamphd on Oct 8, 2014 19:21:07 GMT -6
I would TOTALLY poo poo the Ross Martin stuff...if I hadn't lucked up and bought the 1794 DA. It's really, really good. cowboycoalminer - you're a patient guy...but have you tried to contact RM? I woulda been lighting them up. dandeurloo ordered his SB in march, still waiting..... |
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