The JDS Labs Element III ranks #22 out of 53 total DAC and Headphone Amp Combos for sound quality. See all Headphone Amps and DACs rankings for every top pick.
Brand: JDS Labs
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#22 JDS Labs Element III Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the JDS Labs Element IV, ranked higher, rated 4.8/5.
Older model: the JDS Labs Element II (ranked lower, rated 4.2/5). See every JDS Labs Element I generation.
Pros: Audio Science Review measured a SINAD of 112 dB, so noise and distortion stay well below audibility in normal listening. A rated 1,300 mW into 32 ohms is enough for most headphones. It offers USB, optical inputs.
Cons: Discontinued and replaced by the JDS Labs Element IV. There is no balanced headphone output.
| Released | 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Balanced Output | No |
| DAC Chip | ES9018K2M |
| Device Type | DAC and headphone amp |
| Dimensions | 5.8” x 1.6” x 5.8” (147 x 41 x 147 mm) |
| Headphone Outputs | 6.35 mm |
| Inputs | USB, optical |
| Output Power (32 ohms) | 1,300 mW |
| Outputs | RCA |
| SINAD | 112 dB (measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Volume Control | Digital encoder |
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