Rubicon Atomic AD/DA Preamp

World's first 384 kHz converter, phono stage preamp and headphone amplifier with an integrated atomic clock

Rubicon caters for the ever-increasing interest in high resolution audio, addressing the specific needs of high end consumer electronics enthusiasts.

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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 Acoustically Focused Clocking technology, the Rubidium achieves a breakthrough in jitter management, 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