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J.C Acoustics UDP-5AKM AK4191+AK4499EXEQ Fully Balanced Discrete Headphone Amplifier & Preamplifier

J.C Acoustics UDP-5AKM AK4191+AK4499EXEQ Fully Balanced Discrete Headphone Amplifier & Preamplifier

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J.C Acoustics UDP-5AKM — AK4191 + AK4499EXEQ Fully Balanced Discrete Headphone Amplifier & Preamplifier

The UDP-5AKM pairs AKM's flagship AK4191 + AK4499EXEQ DAC chipset with a fully discrete balanced amplifier stage—delivering 16,000mW of balanced headphone power, Bluetooth 5.4, and DSD512 decoding in a single desktop unit.

The J.C Acoustics UDP-5AKM is a flagship desktop DAC and headphone amplifier built around the AK4191 + AK4499EXEQ chipset—AKM's most advanced delta-sigma DAC pairing. Driven by an XMOS XU316 USB controller and a Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.4 module supporting aptX Adaptive and LDAC, the UDP-5AKM decodes PCM up to 768kHz / 32-bit and native DSD512. Its fully discrete balanced amplifier stage delivers up to 16,000mW per channel at 16Ω (balanced), with a noise floor below 5μV and THD+N under 0.0003%—making it equally capable as a reference headphone amplifier and a high-output balanced preamplifier.

AK4191 + AK4499EXEQ DACXMOS XU316 USBBluetooth 5.4 / aptX Adaptive / LDAC768kHz / 32-bit PCMDSD512 Native16,000mW Balanced OutputFully Discrete Amp StageXLR + RCA Line Out1.5" LCD DisplayTHD+N <0.00030%

Key Features

  • AK4191 + AK4499EXEQ Flagship DAC Chipset: The UDP-5AKM uses AKM's top-tier DAC pairing—the AK4191 digital filter processor feeding the AK4499EXEQ current-output DAC—delivering exceptional linearity, ultra-low noise, and a natural, musical presentation that rivals discrete R2R designs.
  • XMOS XU316 USB Controller: The XU316 provides a rock-solid, low-jitter USB audio interface supporting PCM up to 768kHz / 32-bit and native DSD512 (22.5792 MHz) over USB, with driver-free operation on macOS and Linux.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 — aptX Adaptive & LDAC: The integrated Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.4 module supports SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, and LDAC—enabling high-resolution wireless streaming from smartphones and tablets without sacrificing audio quality.
  • Fully Discrete Balanced Amplifier — 16,000mW at 16Ω: The UDP-5AKM's discrete amplifier stage delivers massive headroom: up to 16,000mW per channel at 16Ω (balanced) and 850mW at 300Ω (balanced)—capable of driving the most demanding planar magnetic and dynamic headphones with authority.
  • True Balanced XLR Line Output — 5Vrms: With a 5Vrms XLR balanced line output and 2.5Vrms RCA single-ended output, the UDP-5AKM doubles as a high-performance balanced preamplifier for active speakers or power amplifiers.
  • 1.5" LCD Display & Multiple Digital Inputs: A clear 1.5-inch LCD screen provides real-time input and format readout. Digital inputs include USB, Coaxial (192kHz/24-bit), and Optical (192kHz/24-bit), covering all common source connections.

Specifications

Type Desktop DAC & Headphone Amplifier / Preamplifier
DAC Chipset AK4191 + AK4499EXEQ
USB Controller XMOS XU316
Bluetooth Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.4 — SBC / AAC / aptX / aptX LL / aptX HD / aptX Adaptive / LDAC
PCM Support (USB) Up to 768kHz / 32-bit
DSD Support (USB) DSD64 / DSD128 / DSD256 / DSD512 (Native)
Coaxial Input Up to 192kHz / 24-bit
Optical Input Up to 192kHz / 24-bit
Headphone Output Power (16Ω SE) 4,000mW + 4,000mW (THD+N <1%, High Gain)
Headphone Output Power (16Ω BAL) 16,000mW + 16,000mW (THD+N <1%, High Gain)
Headphone Output Power (32Ω SE) 2,200mW + 2,200mW (THD+N <1%, High Gain)
Headphone Output Power (32Ω BAL) 8,800mW + 8,800mW (THD+N <1%, High Gain)
Headphone Output Power (300Ω SE) 220mW + 220mW (THD+N <1%, High Gain)
Headphone Output Power (300Ω BAL) 850mW + 850mW (THD+N <1%, High Gain)
Output Impedance <0.10Ω
RCA Line Output 2.5Vrms (1kHz)
XLR Line Output 5Vrms (1kHz)
Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz (<-1dB)
Noise Floor <5μV (A-weighted)
THD+N <0.00030% (1kHz)
Display 1.5-inch LCD
Dimensions 239 × 201 × 50 mm
Unit Weight ~3 kg
Shipping Weight ~4 kg

⚠️ The UDP-5AKM ships without a power cable. Please ensure you have a compatible IEC power cable for your region before use. Windows users may need to install the XMOS USB audio driver for full 768kHz / DSD512 support.

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