DAC · SUPREME
Rod Rain “SUPREME” Dual AK4499EX Authored DAC
Base device — Rod Rain Dual AK4499EX. You source the donor yourself — I return it upgraded, under warranty.
Specification
- Chip
- 2× AK4499EX · AKM
- Base unit
- Rod Rain Dual AK4499EX
- Class after upgrade
- up to ~$5000–8000
- Warranty
- 12 mo
- Turnaround
- 14–20 days
What was done
- Reference balanced 32-bit DSD DAC on two flagship AKM AK4499EX chips, up to 384 kHz, NOS mode
- A near-total circuit upgrade: active and passive components throughout the signal path
- Genuine top-tier Muses02 + Sparkos SS3601 op-amps as part of the standard build
- FemtoClock 2.0: double the quality gain over USB, ultra-low jitter and optional battery power for the Amanero board
- Optionally — Black Gate interstage capacitors for maximum signal quality on the XLR outputs
- Remote control and 120-step volume adjustment
Gallery
Video
Project announcement
Teardowns, sound comparisons and a customer’s video review — on my channel.