Antelope Audio Amari is a benchmark AD/DA converter with 24-bit / 384 kHz conversion and Antelope's proprietary clock synchronization, designed for mastering engineers and audio enthusiasts who seek high-quality sound for critical listening and sound preservation.
Featuring DSD128 playback, 2 headphone outputs with customizable impedance, and a user-friendly interface, Amari offers a unique profile for easy use.
Features:
- FPGA effects modeling iconic vintage equalizers and compressors
- 24-bit / 192 kHz premium class converters and 64-bit signal clocking technology with Acoustically Focused Clocking
- 2 independent monitor outputs and 2 headphone outputs with volume control, resistance selection, and power options
- Wide touchscreen display and dedicated buttons and knobs for quick access to commonly used functions
Amari delivers best-in-class performance with its unique 8 x DAC architecture (4 x CS43198 chips per channel), enhancing stereo imaging, perception of depth, and revealing musical details with an unparalleled dynamic range of 138 dB.
Similarly, the headphone outputs feature dual DAC architecture using one AK5578 chip per channel to increase the dynamic range to 128 dB.
The device utilizes patented 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (ACF) technology and includes an M10 input for atomic clocks. A standout feature is the two XLR/TRS headphone outputs with individual volume controls (max. 20 dBu), digital control, and adjustable output impedance from -4.6 to 85.3 ohms with 17 discrete steps. These options allow for customizing Amari for ideal compatibility with favorite headphones by adjusting their impedance for optimal performance. The touchscreen display enables easy control of converter parameters.
Headphone amplifier with output impedance adjustment
Negative impedance is not just a feature, but a philosophical concept. It allows for a certain ambiguity in the end result and how music reaches us. Music will always sound different depending on headphones, temperature, and even our mood, as mood itself is a kind of electricity within the brain. Otherwise, digital audio would simply be mathematics and numbers.
Two powerful headphone outputs on AMÁRI (on XLR connectors) feature individual volume controls (up to 20 dB) with digital control and adjustable output resistance from -4.6 to 85.3 ohms in 17 discrete steps. These options allow for customizing the memory for ideal compatibility with your favorite headphones, adjusting their resistance for optimal performance. This design with two amplifiers, optimized to eliminate potential temperature fluctuations, ensures excellent signal quality. The headphone outputs also feature dual DAC architecture for maximum performance.
Package includes:
- Audio interface
- Power supply
- USB 3.0 cable
- Documentation