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“…the Rubicon doesn’t sound decent, it sounds incredible!”

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RUBIDIUM ATOMIC CLOCK

Sound improvement through Antelope Audio’s renowned jitter management technology

Rubicon is the first DAC to integrate a Rubidium atomic clock, which is 100,000 times more stable than a traditional crystal oscillator. Coupled with Antelope’s 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology, the Rubidium achieves a breakthrough in jitter management, improving the sound quality in an unprecedented way. The same technology is implemented in the company’s flagship master clocks used for scoring blockbusters such as Avatar and available at the best recording and mastering studios around the Globe.

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Features

Rubidium Atomic Clock
providing 100,000 times more accurate reference

Gold-plated stepped relay volume attenuator matched to 0.05dB for all volume levels

64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking jitter management technology

Custom USB 2.0 chip streaming up to 480 Mbits/384kHz with recording option

384kHz A/D & D/A converters

DLNA streaming capabilities through an Ethernet interface

DESCRIPTION

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL FUSION

Rubicon features ultra-high sample rate A/D conversion and HD USB recording capabilities

The transformer-based, ultra-low noise, discrete JFET phono preamp is a complement that will be highly appreciated by many vinyl lovers. In addition to the 384 kHz DAC, Rubicon also includes ultra-high sample rate A/D conversion. These functionalities together with the high resolution USB recording capability provide the users with the sublime experience of digitizing their favorite tracks, still keeping the depth and the warmth of the original analog recordings.

DLNA STREAMING CAPABILITY

Rubicon stands for a new level of flexibility and outstanding user experience

In addition to the 384 kHz USB streaming, Rubicon offers extended flexibility and smooth user experience provided by the implemented DLNA capability. The DLNA streaming gives users the opportunity to wirelessly push audio files from their smart phone, PC or NAS (Network-attached storage) server and play the content through the high-sample rate DAC.

Specifications

    • Analog Inputs

1x PHONO Input on RCA
3x Inputs on RCA
1x HiZ Input on RCA
1x Combo Balanced Input on XLR/¼ TRS

    • Digital Inputs

2x S/PDIF
2x TOSLINK
1x AES/EBU
Word Clock Input
Ethernet port
Hi-Speed USB on standard B type connector

    • Analog Outputs

1x Balanced Output on XLR
1x Unbalanced Output on RCA

    • Digital Outputs

2x S/PDIF De-jittered outputs
Hi-Speed USB on standard B type connector