Region - Language

News Release
- New Product Information -

[Notes] * Information on this page is current on the date of press release. * AKM is trademark of Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation in Japan, Europe and the United States. * Appellations, company names and product names on this page are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.

News

Now Sampling: The Reimagined AK4497S Stereo D/A Converter

2024/11/11

Overview

The AK4497S features the latest advancements in VELVET SOUNDTM technology, delivering enhanced sound quality, performance, and ease of use compared to its predecessor, the AK4497, which had been widely adopted in both home and portable high-end audio players.

 This new model supports digital input resolutions up to 768kHz PCM and DSD512, faithfully reproducing the natural, immersive audio sound fields captured in the finest high-resolution recordings.

Sample shipments begin in November 2024, with mass production slated for March 2025.

AK4497S

Key Features

Enhanced Analog Performance

Leveraging DWA (Data Weighted Averaging) Routing Technology from the flagship AK4499EX, the AK4497S significantly minimizes the impact of conversion element variation, resulting in superior noise and distortion characteristics. It boasts improved specifications over the previous AK4497, achieving a signal-to-noise ratio of 129dB (A-wtd.) and total harmonic distortion plus noise of -117dB.

Seamless High-Resolution Audio Playback

The AK4497S features Automatic D/A Conversion Mode Switching, which enables seamless switching between audio input formats (PCM and DSD).

Automotive Qualification Compliance

The AK4497S meets automotive quality standards, allowing for unprecedented levels of sound quality in luxury automobile applications.

Superior Sound Quality

The AK4497S – the “S” stands for “superior” – delivers a dynamic, powerful listening experience that reproduces the original audio recording even more faithfully than the original AK4497.

Applications


The AK4497S is ideal for a variety of High-End Audio applications, including:

  • Network Audio and USB DACs
  •  CD/SACD Players
  • Wireless Speaker Systems
  • Soundbars
  • Digital Audio Players
  • Electronic Musical Instruments
  • Audio Interfaces
  • Digital Mixers
  •  Luxury Car Audio Systems

Contact AKM

Inquiries about Audio Components

To purchase a product or sample, ask technical questions about the product, request product information,
please fill in the following form and send it to us.

Contact AKM