Antelope Zodiac Gold Owner's Manual - 8.5. I/o Connections
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8.5. I/O connections
Proper Digital Audio cables should be used for SPDIF and AES/EBU: Avoid using standard analog
audio cables for digital signal. Even though they might look the same, they are not designed for
digital audio and performance will be compromised.
● AES/EBU use 110 Ω shielded twisted-pair digital cables.
● SPDIF use 75 Ω coaxial (video) cables.
8.6. Ground Loop Hum and Noise
The design of Zodiac Gold minimizes the possibility of ground loop hum and noise. However, we
recommend the use of short cables and balanced connections for all the audio signals of your
system. All power cables of the system should be connected to a dedicated outlet box or power
conditioner unit to avoid ground current noise affecting the audio signal path. It’s also advisable to
keep signal and power cables separate.
9. Additional Information
Additional information regarding operating systems, audio software and media players will be
updated through the support area at www.antelopeaudio.com
10. In the box
Zodiac Gold HD Mastering 384kHz D/A converter
Remote Control unit
Owner’s Manual
USB cable
TOSLINK cable
Power cable
DC Power Supply