Antelope Audio Pure2

Description

Pure2 is a mastering-grade 24-bit, 192 kHz AD/DA 2-channel converter and master clock that includes a relay-controlled volume attenuator. It features Antelope Audio’s world-renowned Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology, and also utilizes pristine analog circuitry, driven by a proprietary multi-stage linear power supply for unsurpassed digital clarity and analog realism.

Features:

• A/D CONVERSION
  Improved overload handling for smoother clipping and analog warmth, handled by PCM4222
• D/A CONVERSION
  Dual DAC architecture for enhanced stereo imaging and signal-to-noise ratio
• HIGH-END D/A
  Dedicated D/A converter for greater convenience, allows monitoring a secondary source
• 64-BIT MASTER CLOCKING
  Sharp conversion timing via 4th gen AFC jitter management technology
• TRANSPARENTS ANALOG MONITORING
  A -1dB stepped relay attenuator with 0.05dB precision and full bypass option
• SOFTWARE CONTROL
  Super intuitive OS X & Windows compatible software panel

Specifications:

• Analog Inputs: 2 x Combo Balanced Analog (XLR / 1/4 TRS) factory calibrated to +20dBu
• Word Clock Input: 1 x Input @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz
• Analog Outputs:
  1 x Stereo pair of Balanced XLR Outputs from D/A Converter (Main Output) is factory calibrated to 20dBu
  1 x Stereo pair Balanced Outputs for monitors (2 x 1/4 TRS)
  1 x 1/4 TRS Front Headphones 20dBu
• Digital Outputs:
  1 x AES/EBU on XLR (32kHz to 192kHz) @ 110 Ohms terminated
  1 x S/PDIF on RCA (32kHz to 192kHz) @ 75 Ohms terminated
  1 x TOSLINK on optical fiber: up to 96kHz
• Word Clock Outputs: 8 x Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz
• USB I/O:
  USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; Data stream up to 480Mbits/192kHz,
  4 channels I/O for playback and 2 channels I/O for record, Type B
• External Reference Clock:
  x 10M Atomic Clock Input @ 75 Ohms 1Vpp on BNC
  1 x Word Clock Input @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz
• A/D Converter:
  Dynamic Range: 122dB
  THD+N: -105dB
• D/A Converters
  Main DAC Dynamic Range 127dB; THD+N -107dB
  Monitor DAC Dynamic Range 120dB; THD+N -103dB
  Headphones DAC Dynamic Range 120dB; THD+N -100dB
• Clock Specifications: <+/-0.02 PPM, oven controlled at 64.5°C/ 148.1°F
• Clock Aging: < 1 ppm per year
• Clock Calibration: < +/-0.001 ppm
• Atomic Clock Input: 10MHz @ 1Vpp, BNC
• Sample Rates (kHz): 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
• Operating Temperature: 0-50°C, 32-122°F
• Weight: 3 kg, 6.6 lb approx
• Dimensions (Approx):
  483mm(W) x 44mm(H) x 220mm (D)
  19”(W) x 1.75”(H) x 8.66”(D)
• Power Supply: ~110VAC 60Hz/ ~220VAC 50Hz selectable
• Atomic Clock Input: 1 x 10M Input @ 75 Ohms 1Vpp on BNC
• Fuses: 2 x 0.8A 250VAC 5mm x 20mm Type T (or Time delay)

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