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Antelope Zodiac DAC non DSD or DSD

I'm looking for a good quality (most likely used) DAC to keep up with my analog side and there are a couple of Antelope DACs for sale. Deck is  Nottingham 294 Space with a 12" Anna arm, Lyra cart pushing through a EAR Yoshino Phono Stage. Any thoughts on the Antelope non DSD box? Any other recommendations are also appreciated.  Much thanks
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antigrunge2
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I have used both the Zodiac Gold and currently the Zodiac Platinum. They are both at the top of the Delta-sigma bunch not displaying any of the shrillness normally associated with the technology and giving a very musical and detailed image of soundstage and the individual instruments.The built-in attenuator as well as the analogue inputs are very good, the USB connection however can be finnicky: it wasn’t designed for Linux and getting it to work with my InnuOs Zenith Mk3 took a bit of trial and error. Overall a fine performance, especially if used directly into the power amp.
antigrunge2
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Congratulations and enjoy the music
antigrunge2
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As you think bout further improvements: a better power supply than the wallwart makes a big difference. I had a Voltikus on both Gold and Platinum and now run off a Sean Jacobs DC 3/4. There are also good Chinese PSUs around $100-150 that will make a big difference
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