Function and Configuration K9 AKM K9
USB decoding chip XMOS XUF208
Color Black
DAC AK4191+AK4499EX ES9068A*2 
Bluetooth QCC5124 reception, supports AAC/SBC/aptX/LDAC/aptX HD/aptX LL/aptX Adaptive, full codec EQ support (no LHDC)
Bluetooth firmware upgrade OTA Windows upgrade+OTA
Local firmware upgrade Windows upgrade
Line in 
Coaxial input
Optical input
Line out
Amp module THX 788+ *2
DAC filter preset 6 kinds 3 kinds
Max sampling rate support 768k 32bit/DSD512
Output power (PO) ≥1500mW (32Ω)
≥200mW (300Ω)
Output power (BAL) ≥2000mW (32Ω)
≥780mW (300Ω)
SNR (LO) SE:≥119dB (A-weighted)
BAL: ≥128dB (A-weighted)
SE:≥119dB (A-weighted)
BAL: ≥124dB (A-weighted)
SNR (PO) SE:≥127dB (A-weighted)
BAL: ≥124dB (A-weighted)
SE:≥124dB (A-weighted)
BAL: ≥119dB (A-weighted)
Noise floor (LO) SE:<2.9μV (A-weighted)
BAL: <1.9μV (A-weighted)
SE:<2.9μV (A-weighted)
BAL: <3.1μV (A-weighted)
Noise floor (PO) SE:<3μV (A-weighted)
BAL: <5.2μV (A-weighted)
SE:<4.8μV (A-weighted)
BAL: <7.1μV (A-weighted)
Single-chip microcomputer GD32
Volume knob Analog potentiometer
Volume adjustment NJU72315
USB port Rear panel Type-B + Side Type-C Rear panel Type-B
Indicator light Knob RGB light indicates sampling rate
Buttons Input switch, power supply
Input/Output switch 3 levels, LO/PRE/PO
Gain level H/M/L
Accessory USB A-B cable, AC power cable, 6.35mm to 3.5mm adapter, fuse, stand, feet pads