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 reference

64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking jitter management technology

Ultra low noise phono inputs with custom audio transformers, discrete JFET preamp design

384kHz A/D & D/A converters

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

Ultra-linear, dual stage headphone amps

De-jittered audio S/PDIF output

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

DLNA streaming capabilities through an Ethernet interface

Inputs
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

Outputs
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