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| Metric | AK4499EQ | ESS 9038PRO | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Dynamic Range | 132 dB | 140 dB | 142 dB | | THD+N (1kHz) | -112 dB | -122 dB | -129 dB | | IMD (CCIF 19k+20k) | -105 dB | -115 dB | -124 dB | | Power Consumption | 280 mW | 350 mW | 45 mW (avg) | Disclaimer: This article is based on current engineering