Antelope ZEO
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Antelope
ZEO
Product Info
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The ZEO is a seriously impressive little DAC/amp. It's ideal for mobile producers, content creators, or anyone who wants a significant audio upgrade without a bulky setup – the clocking makes a real difference. It's a fantastic value for the performance you get.
Product Description
- Antelope ZEO
- Mobile Hi-Fi DAC and Headphone Amplifier
- Proprietary 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology (AFC)
- Dual ricore amplifier and 32-bit PCM decoding for improved stereo width and dynamics
- Dynamic range: up to 130 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: 115 dB
- Frequency range: 20 - 20
- 000 Hz (-0.5dB)
- Output impedance: < 1 Ohm
- Output power: 310 mW @ 32 Ohm headphones
- Sampling rate: 44.1kHz - 384
- 000kHz
- Headphone output: 3.5 mm mini jack
- USB C
- Status LED
- Bus-Powered
- Plug & Play
- For Windows
- macOS and Android
- Dimensions (L x H x W): 128 x 27 x 89 mm
- Weight: approx. 60 g
PROS
- • Antelope’s AFC clocking noticeably reduces jitter, improving clarity.
- • Dual ricore amp design delivers clean power across a wide range of headphones.
- • Impressive dynamic range (130dB) reveals subtle nuances in recordings.
- • Compact size and bus-powered design offer excellent portability.
CONS
- • 3.5mm output feels a bit dated compared to USB-C headphone options.
- • Limited input options restrict its use beyond digital audio sources.
- • The small form factor means minimal heat dissipation during extended use.
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Key Features
Channels
Stereo
Power
310 mW @ 32 Ohm
Impedance Range
0 - 600 Ohm (estimated)
Connections
USB-C, 3.5mm Headphone Output
Weight
60 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
Antelope’s AFC is a unique implementation, reducing timing errors more effectively than most consumer-grade portable devices, leading to a cleaner soundstage.
Yes, it provides sufficient power for most planar headphones, though very demanding models might benefit from more robust amplification.
The aluminum enclosure feels solid, but the small size means it's susceptible to damage from impacts; a protective case is recommended.
