[buzzbuzz]

There's a ak4495 zishan on AliExpress right now for $75

Wow. Link please. I couldn't find it.

 

[Themilkman46290]

You have to use the app, I also can't find on computer but on the app it shows
In the Ak audio store

 

[Themilkman46290]

Here's a screenshot

 

[Ders Olmaz]

dont anyone know how 4495 and 4497 compared. is it soundwise big difference?

 

[buzzbuzz]

Here's a screenshot

The price has changed back to $106.26. I identified the seller by looking at the 14 orders recieved by this seller.

 

[Themilkman46290]

That's strange, still the same on the Android app for me

 

[buzzbuzz]

That's strange, still the same on the Android app for me

Yes .It showed up using the app.
Now I have a ak4495 for $75, and a ak4497 for $106 in the cart, waiting for the 11.11 sale. I may cancel one of them.
Thank you for your tip.

 

[bobsherman]

I own a 4495 with the volume control knob and I am happy with it. Is this newer 4497 with digital volume much better? I am really not looking to do any mods or upgrades and I don’t need super high power or balanced with the headphones I drive. Is there much of a difference with this newer model? TIA.

 

[DBaldock9]

dont anyone know how 4495 and 4497 compared. is it soundwise big difference?

One of the main differences between the two devices - is that the 4495 model uses an analog volume control (potentiometer), and the 4497 model uses digital volume control (within the 4497 DAC chip).
I haven't heard one of the 4495 models, but I think that the 4497 does sound good, playing FLAC files of CD rips, and the few Hi-Res files that I've got.

 

[abartels]

In the same design, 4497 should sound a lot better than 4495. Not sure if new design on its own is better, but I suppose it is. Zishan 4497 should sound more musically, better soundstage etc.

It's a shame upgraded version is not available on AE. I contacted a trusted seller of mine on AE from which I bought several high-end loudspeaker drivers. He replied this:

"Dear Alex
We can sell you upgraded version
The price of upgraded version+ data line is: 201$ (including shipping to the Netherlands).
Upgraded version+data line+16G TF+card reader + usb charger: 211$ (including shipping to the Netherlands)."

If interested, contact Lin at Hi IC Store, and ask for upgraded version.

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/qIpUIVCH9

 

[Ders Olmaz]

i think this is the last version
seller is dd-audio store

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/s4vMIwMSP

 

[abartels]

That is NOT upgraded version with replaced opamps, caps, and modified powerstage. That is STANDARD version

 

[abartels]

See link for upgraded version:
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?sp...i4Nj5Q&id=568857420079&ns=1&abbucket=8#detail

Best regards,
Alex

 

[DBaldock9]

See link for upgraded version:
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?sp...i4Nj5Q&id=568857420079&ns=1&abbucket=8#detail

Best regards,
Alex

That's the model that I ordered, back in June, from GIEFTU Official Store on AliExpress.

 

[abartels]

That's the model that I ordered, back in June, from GIEFTU Official Store on AliExpress

Not available anymore, only standard version