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AKM releases to production the new flagship D/A converter (DAC) solution AK4499EX and AK4191 for a complete separation of digital and analog circuitry.

2022-09-08 | Return
Description

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has released to production the new flagship stereo D/A converter (DAC), the VELVET SOUNDTM | VERITATM AK4499EX, which achieves world-class S/N and THD characteristics. Alongside the AK4499EX, AKM has also released the AK4191 Digital Filter and ΔΣ Modulator. 

The AK4499EX + AK4191 two-chip solution makes it easy to achieve excellent performance with completely independent digital and analog circuitry. 

D/A converter (DAC) solution AK4499EX and AK4191 reproduces ultra-high-resolution sound sources: up to 1536kHz sample rate, 64-bit PCM; or 44.8MHz sample rate DSD.

Features

World's Highest Analog Performance


The newly developed "DWA (Data Weighted Averaging) Routing Technology" suppresses noise caused by manufacturing process factors and achieves world-class analog characteristics (S/N: 135dB per channel / THD: -124dB).

Ultra-Refined High-Resolution Audio Playback

In addition to adopting a completely separated digital/analog circuitry solution, the design was further refined based upon AKM's latest high-quality sound design techniques. The system reproduces all musical information, down to the most minute detail, to achieve a "sound as if you were there" experience.


Low-Jitter Solution


The new "asynchronous operation mode" feature in the AK4191 makes it possible to completely separate the digital and analog portions of the clocking.

The AK4499EX + AK4191 two-chip solution provides high-precision D/A conversion with a low-jitter clock.

Applications

● Network audio
● USB DACs
● CD/SACD players
● wireless speaker systems
● soundbars
● digital audio players
● electronic musical instruments
● audio interfaces
● digital mixers

Product Details


Premium D/A Converters

▶ AK4499EX Audio D/A Converters


Premium ΔΣ Modulators

▶ AK4191EQ Audio D/A Converters

Source: https://www.akm.com