JDS Labs Element 2 Headphone DAC/Amp

This JDS Elements 2 is like new and used only a few times. The JDS Labs Elements 2 was the first generation flagship desktop DAC and powerful headphone amplifier built with a preamp to connect your music sources. The electronics is built into a heavy, precision-machined aluminum chassis with a large volume knob on top. Its an all-in-one combination for your heaphones with multiple ways to plug in your media source. This comes with the AC power adapter. If you have powered speakers you can plug those into this DAC/AMP too. (Suggestion: Better to use this with headphones and not with In Ear Monitors). This will drive different kinds of headphones to good perfomance and better. Numerous multiple outputs. Original cost was $418.94 USD. Selling less than half the price and less than other sellers. Nothing broken, everything working like new. You will also receive the power plug. Features include:

• Large Volume Control: A top-mounted, smooth rotary knob that also integrates a power and mode button.
• Preamp RCA Outputs: Button-controlled switching lets you toggle between headphones and powered speakers without unplugging cables.
• Dual Gain Modes: Low gain (1.0x) for sensitive IEMs and high gain for demanding, full-sized or planar magnetic headphones.
• Relay Muting: Microprocessor-controlled relays remove startup and shutdown thumps or pops.
• High-Res USB DAC: Features an AK4493EQ DAC and an XMOS XU208 USB controller paired with a SiTime MEMS oscillator for low jitter.

Specifications

• Continuous Power Output: ~1.3 W (6.53 Vrms) at 32 Ω (peak over 1.5W)
• Frequency Stability: ±10ppm (MEMS oscillator)
• Audio Input: USB Type-B (Digital) and RCA (Analog line-input)
• Audio Output: 6.3 mm (1/4″) headphone jack and RCA preamp output
• Supported PCM: Up to 32-bit / 384 kHz via USB Audio Class 2 (UAC2)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): Up to 123 dB
• THD+N: -113 dB
• Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.8 x 1.6 inches (approx. 15 x 15 x 4 cm)
• Weight: Just over 500 grams
• Plug in your headphones and Curl up in your favor chair, couch, and bed and enjoy your music.