Antelope Audio Amari
Reference‑Grade USB AD/DA Converter & Headphone Amplifier
Overview
Amari is a hi‑end 384 kHz PCM / DSD256 AD/DA Converter designed for mastering engineers, mix professionals, and dedicated audiophiles. Featuring Antelope Audio’s industry‑acclaimed clocking technology, mastering‑grade conversion, and a stunning touchscreen interface, Amari delivers clean, precise, and musical sound quality in both studio and home listening environments.
Key Features
- 24‑bit / 384 kHz High‑End A/D & D/A Conversion
- Dual AK5778 ADC Chips — 128 dB dynamic range
- Eight CS43198 DAC Chips — 138 dB dynamic range
- DSD64 / DSD128 / DSD256 support (DoP)
- 2 High‑Power Headphone Outputs
- Dedicated volume controls
- Adjustable output impedance (‑4.6 to 85.3Ω, 17 steps)
- Standard or balanced operation
- 4th‑Generation 64‑bit Acoustically Focused Clocking
- Atomic Clock (10MX compatible) & Word Clock Inputs
- Touchscreen Display for control and visualization
- USB 3.1 Connectivity (Mac & PC)
- AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and TOSLINK I/O
- Premium Black & Gold Metal Chassis
Conversion & Audio Performance
Mastering‑Grade AD/DA
- A/D Conversion
- 2 × AK5778 ADCs in 8‑to‑1 configuration
- 24‑bit / 384 kHz
- Dynamic Range: 128 dB
- THD+N: ‑109 dB
- D/A Conversion
- 8 × CS43198 DACs
- Dynamic Range: 138 dB
- Bit‑perfect, sample‑accurate playback
- Transparent AD‑DA pass‑through
DSD High‑Resolution Support
- Playback support for DSD64, DSD128, and DSD256 via DoP
- Enjoy ultra‑high‑definition digital audio at rates far beyond CD quality
Headphone Amplification
- 2 Stereo Headphone Outputs (Combo XLR)
- Individual volume knobs
- Up to 1.4 W output power
- Selectable output impedance for optimal headphone matching
- Fully differential driver design
- Balanced mode assigns a dedicated DAC + dual amplifiers per channel, eliminating noise and improving clarity and spatial detail
Clocking Technology
Fourth‑Generation 64‑bit AFC™
- Proprietary Acoustically Focused Clocking jitter management
- Ultra‑precise sampling up to 384 kHz
- External sync options:
- Atomic Clock input (10MX compatible)
- Word Clock input
Design & Control
- Machined metal enclosure in Black & Gold
- Large full‑color touchscreen for routing, metering, and advanced controls
- Stepped rotary encoders and fast‑access buttons
- Designed to look at home in both professional studios and audiophile living spaces
Connectivity
Analog I/O
- Inputs
- 1 × Stereo Pair, balanced Combo XLR (24 dBu max)
- 1 × Stereo Pair, unbalanced RCA (8.2 dBu max)
- Outputs
- 1 × Stereo Pair, balanced XLR (24 dBu max)
- 1 × Stereo Pair, balanced TRS (18 dBu max)
Digital I/O
- AES/EBU (up to 192 kHz)
- S/PDIF (up to 192 kHz)
- TOSLINK (up to 96 kHz)
- USB 3.1 Type‑B (up to 384 kHz)
Sync
- Word Clock input
- Atomic Clock input
Software Control Panel
- Intuitive routing and configuration
- Complete control of device parameters
- Available for Mac and PC
- Works alongside touchscreen and hardware controls
Technical Specifications (Summary)
Sample Rates
- PCM: 32 kHz – 384 kHz
- DSD: 64 / 128 / 256
Power
- 18V DC / 0.83A external power supply (included)
In the Box
- Amari Hi‑End AD/DA Converter
- USB 3.0 Cable
- External Power Supply
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
- Cleaning Cloth
