[Xyrium]

I believe so. Some of the DACs out there allow the user to choose the FIRs right through their interface, while the lower end units just have one pre-selected and implemented.

 

[Jimster480]

  I believe so. Some of the DACs out there allow the user to choose the FIRs right through their interface, while the lower end units just have one pre-selected and implemented.

That makes sense, I know that on my FiiO K1 the 1db gain (I believe that is what it is) is selected and there is no way to adjust it.

 

[Traveller]

I believe so. Some of the DACs out there allow the user to choose the FIRs right through their interface, while the lower end units just have one pre-selected and implemented.

Tell that to Astell & Kern... about the only other feature I would have loved to see in my AK320. AFAIK, even the $4K 380Cu doesn't enjoy that option...

 
Fortunately Cord's Hugo 2 does have (in-house) filter selection...

 

[Xyrium]

I'm pretty certain that the Teac UD-503 offers filter selection as does the RME ADI-2 Pro (just two that have been on my audition list... )
 
I suppose neither is particularly "low-end", but they aren't greater than $2k either.

 

[crabdog]

There's a new AR DAC coming soon that has the AKM AK4490EQ.(est $399)

 

[CypherZx]

There's a new AR DAC coming soon that has the AKM AK4490EQ.(est $399)

The JDS Labs EL DAC has a AKM AK4490EQ $249

 

[newtophones07]

just curious, why aren't there any DACs/mobile units using the latest AK4497EQ, outside of the A20H????

 

[Tympan]

Zishan Z2 now using AK4490

 

[crabdog]

just curious, why aren't there any DACs/mobile units using the latest AK4497EQ, outside of the A20H????

I had a listen to the AR-M200 the other day and it sounded amazing.

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

The JDS Labs EL DAC has a AKM AK4490EQ $249

Even the cheaper OL DAC uses the 4490 EQ chip, and both the EL and OL DAC's have tabs on the PCB to solder in a DIP switch to choose between filters.

I chose, short delay, slow roll off:

http://blog.jdslabs.com/?p=1381

 

[newtophones07]

I had a listen to the AR-M200 the other day and it sounded amazing.

May I ask where you purchased that device??

 

[crabdog]

May I ask where you purchased that device??

I tested a demo unit at the recent Thailand A/V show. It should be available for retail next month.

 

[ridwan.a.wijaya]

I believe so. Some of the DACs out there allow the user to choose the FIRs right through their interface, while the lower end units just have one pre-selected and implemented.

Cayin N3 entry DAP has 5 filter AK4490EN

 

[ReignofError]

just curious, why aren't there any DACs/mobile units using the latest AK4497EQ, outside of the A20H????

The 4490 is a 32 pin package and the 4497 64 pin. Thus, old designs will require (some) layout changes. I imagine new designs are in progress.

 

[selvakumar]

my schiit Jotunheim comes with dual AKM AK4490 Verita