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DAC and Headphone Amp Combos
Ranked #9 of 43 in DAC and Headphone Amp Combos - JDS Labs Element IV: $549.00 JDS Labs eBay
Pros: Audio Science Review measured a SINAD of 118 dB, so the DAC and amp are transparent. A rated 3,200 mW into 32 ohms drives nearly any headphone, and a built in 12 band parametric equalizer lets you correct headphone response without software. It takes USB-C and optical inputs and has RCA outputs for powered speakers.
Cons: It has no balanced headphone output, and the 4.4 mm jack is only available as a build option replacing the 6.35 mm jack. The Topping DX5 II rates higher with more rated balanced power for less.
Full JDS Labs Element IV review and specifications →
| Balanced Output | No |
|---|---|
| Device Type | DAC and headphone amp |
| Dimensions | 5.8” x 1.6” x 5.8” (147 x 41 x 147 mm) |
| Equalizer | Yes (12-band parametric) |
| Headphone Outputs | 6.35 mm (4.4 mm available as a build option in place of 6.35 mm) |
| Inputs | USB-C, optical |
| Output Power (32 ohms) | 3,200 mW (manufacturer rated) |
| Outputs | RCA |
| SINAD | 118 dB (measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Volume Control | Hardware knob (discrete optical encoder) |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (570 g) |
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Headphone Amplifiers
Ranked #9 of 19 in Headphone Amplifiers - JDS Labs Atom Amp 2: $129 JDS Labs eBay
Pros: Audio Science Review measured a SINAD of 120 dB, so its noise and distortion are inaudible. A rated 2,650 mW into 32 ohms and 286 mW into 300 ohms drives nearly any headphone, and it offers both 6.35 mm and 4.4 mm outputs. It matches the rating of the Topping L50 for less and adds RCA preamp outputs for powered speakers.
Cons: It has no DAC, so you need a separate source. Its inputs are RCA and 3.5 mm only, with no balanced XLR input, and the Topping A50 III rates slightly higher for a bit more.
Full JDS Labs Atom Amp 2 review and specifications →
| Device Type | Headphone amp |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.7” x 1.3” x 5.2” (145 x 34 x 131 mm) |
| Headphone Outputs | 6.35 mm, 4.4 mm |
| Inputs | RCA, 3.5 mm |
| Output Power (300 ohms) | 286 mW (manufacturer rated) |
| Output Power (32 ohms) | 2,650 mW (manufacturer rated) |
| Outputs | RCA |
| SINAD | 120 dB (measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Volume Control | Hardware knob |
| Weight | 1 lbs (454 g) |
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