Eversolo's DAC-Z10: A Dual-Mono AKM DAC with Active Pre-Amplification
The DAC-Z10 is not just a DAC with volume control, but a proper analogue preamplifier that decodes digital signals.
Eversolo's latest device features a dual-mono implementation of AKM's Velvet Sound silicon, utilizing a Fully Isolated Architecture (FIA).
- Each channel has its own AK4191 + AK4499 chipset
- Its own linear power supply
- Its own signal path from input to output
The architecture here is what Eversolo calls FIA, where each channel gets its own ... chipset, its own linear power supply, and its own signal path from input to output.
This genuine left/right separation extends all the way through to the volume control, making it a notable device in the market.
Author's summary: Eversolo's DAC-Z10 offers a unique dual-mono AKM DAC implementation.