Atomic AD/DA Preamp
Rubidium Atomic Clock
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 Accoustically Focused Clocking technology, the Rubidium achieves a breakthrough in jitter managment, 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.
Advanced technological fusion
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
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.
10M Rubidium Atomic Clock, providing 100,000 times more accurate reference64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking jitter management technologyUltra low noise phono inputs with custom audio transformers, discrete JFET preamp design384kHz A/D & D/A convertersGold-plated stepped relay volume attenuator matched to 0.05dB for all volume levelsUltra-linear, dual stage headphone ampsDe-jittered audio S/PDIF outputCustom USB 2.0 chip streaming up to 480 Mbits/384kHz with recording optionDLNA streaming capabilities through an Ethernet interface
Inputs
Analog Inputs
1x PHONO Input on RCA3x Inputs on RCA1x HiZ Input on RCA1x Combo Balanced Input on XLR/ΒΌ TRS
Digital Inputs
2x S/PDIF2x TOSLINK1x AES/EBUWord Clock InputEthernet portHi-Speed USB on standard B type connector
Outputs
Analog Outputs
1x Balanced Output on XLR1x Unbalanced Output on RCA
Digital Outputs
2x S/PDIF De-jittered outputsHi-Speed USB on standard B type connector