Antelope Audio Voltikus - Manual (Page 5)

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2. Introduction
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the Voltikus audiophile grade ultra low noise
power supply, the perfect companion to your Zodiac DAC.
THE POWER THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
Voltikus is a sleek heavy-duty Power Supply Unit (PSU) designed to perfectly match your Zodiac
DAC. Carefully tailored to deliver uncompromised power, Voltikus helps Zodiac achieve the punch
and sonic richness of deep lows, a full range of mids, and tightly defi ned highs. This degree of
performance is accomplished by incorporating a hefty, custom-wound, electrostatically shielded
toroidal transformer followed by a unique concept of three cascaded power regulators. A precision
laser-trimmed voltage reference (LT1021) serves as the backbone of this discrete design, achieving
the stability impossible with off-the-shelf voltage regulators. Voltikus is a true engineering break-
through from Antelope’s respected team of high-end audio experts.
Enjoy your music all over again with the new Voltikus!
All the best,
The Antelope Team
3. Features
● Audiophile grade PSU perfectly matching Zodiac DACs in aesthetics and performance
● Unique multi-stage linear regulator topology achieves vastly superior stability
● Toroidal transformer with custom electrostatic shield suppresses power line disturbances
● Ground / Lift switch helps eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops
● Wide (90-250V) input voltage range ensures dependable operation under varying line condi-
tions
● Advanced discrete design dispenses with the need for noisy off-the-shelf voltage regulators
● Robust sturdy construction with custom machined aluminum front panel
1. Input Voltage - 100-240 VAC
2. Custom Design Transformer with Electrostatic Shield
3. Precision Voltage Reference with Ultra-low Drift and Noise
4. Three Stage Regulation
100 - 240 VAC
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Regulator Stage 1 Regulator Stage 2 Regulator Stage 3
Precision voltage ref.