AKD49 Ultra DAC

New! - The latest AK4499EX/AK4191-based DAC in stereo and dual mono 

-I2S/DSD up to 1536kHz PCM and up to DSD1024 options

-On-board USB Audio, Fs: 44.1k-384k PCM -DSD64-DSD512 (native - Win10 ASIO/Linux). Bit-perfect processing, synchronized to master clock reference. Optional high Fs audio up to 1536kHz PCM and up to DSD1024

-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 

-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 (in development)

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