The AK4497 is a next flagship, premium, 32-bit, 2-channel DAC based on AKM’s VELVET SOUND™ technology. It provides low-distortion characteristics of -116 dB THD+N DAC with 128 dB S/N. The AK4497 currently has the best performance among AKM’s D/A converters. In addition, the AK4497 integrates a switched capacitor filter over sampling ratio doubler (OSRD) technology, making it able to support a wide range of signals and achieve low out-of-band noise all while consuming low power.

The AK4497 has six types of 32-bit digital filters, for simple and flexible sound tuning in a wide range of applications. The AK4497 accepts up to 768 kHz PCM data and 22.4 MHz direct stream digital (DSD) data, making it ideal for a high-resolution audio source playback that is as close as possible to the original acoustic source. The product is industry leading and has low-level distortion characteristics and a wide dynamic range.