AKD49 Ultra DAC
AKD49S DAC
Price: from USD 835
New! - The latest AK4499EX/AK4191-based DAC in stereo and dual mono
-I2S/DSD inputs direct-- up to 1536kHz PCM and up to DSD1024 options
-On board low phase noise master clocks (22.xx/24.xxMHz) for Fs 44.1k/48k auto switching
-External master clock option e.g. -> OCXO
-USB Audio, Fs: 44.1k-384k PCM -DSD64-DSD512 (native - Win10/Linux). Bit-perfect processing, synchronized to master clock reference. Optional high Fs audio up to 1536kHz PCM and up to DSD1024
-Spdif x1 (Coax, Optical or AES option). Fs: 44.1k-192k
-I2S Direct input option for external audio sources.
-Fully Synchronous operation (DAC - DSP - Audio I/F).
-Sound mode or Measurement mode operation
-Ready to connect up and listen!
-Modular design with flexible integration and upgrade options
-Optimized direct connections. No jumpers, switches, links or wires in signal paths. Wiring mostly embedded on board with short traces to devices.
-High quality 4 layer, Gold Plated composite board optimized for high speed mixed signals. Based on AKM recommended guidelines.
-Precision METAL FOIL resistors and FILM capacitors for critical sections
-Ultra-low distortion outputs with I-V conversion, THD+N: -124dB typ.
-Direct-coupled Balanced Output option, 9.2Vrms @0dBFs on XLR connectors.
-Direct-coupled Single-ended Output option, 2V rms @0dBFs on RCA connectors
- 'Nulled' output offsets of I-V stages for minimal IMD
- Single +/-15V (wide range 9V-15V dc) master supply - feeds several individual on-board regulators. Separate power supply connection to different sections possible for even greater performance.
- Ultra low noise Discrete VREF regulation and filtering.
-High performance DAC Controller with NV flash memory for 'soft' switches and settings. Full Control of DAC module via on-board switches, memory or remote control. View/set registers. Experiment different settings and save configurations without having to update firmware
-Lossless Digital Volume Control
-Advanced connectivity options for Remote Control options of DAC via PCs, Tablets, IR remotes, SBCs, Displays or SmartPhones..
-OS & hardware independent Comms API. Allows open-source control option. Low-level I2C comms or easy to use high level functions. Allows control from external devices
--Trigger Output for controlling power amps or AV systems
-User's Manual with integration guide and support information.
-Supplied as board assembly. Options are extra at cost.
*design subject to changes for improvements. Final product may look different from what is shown.
Models:
1. AKD49S Stereo DAC (in-production) Price: USD 835
2. AKD49M Dual Mono DAC (available ~ September 2024)
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