Element II (Black Ring)
SIMPLIFIED AUDIO, RE-ENGINEERED
We redesigned Element II to maximize your desktop audio experience. Element II packs the performance you expect from JDS Labs into a precision machined aluminum chassis, with an equally impressive 32/384k DAC, and button activated preamp RCA outputs. Enjoy the comfortable knob and seamless transitions between your powered speakers and headphones!
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PREAMP OUTPUTSElement II provides preamp RCA outputs, so that you can control volume of your powered speakers. |
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OUTPUT SELECTIONThe Mode button allows you to toggle between headphones and powered speakers. No need to disconnect cables! |
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ULTRA HIGH POWERWith +/-15VDC rails and continuous max power of 1.3W, Element II drives all headphones on the market to extroardinary levels, from balanced armatures to planar magnetics. |
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TOP PERFORMANCEElement II is our most advanced amp+DAC to date, achieving top performance from its 4-layer, star grounded layout. |
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DUAL GAINLow gain of 1.0x is well suited to driving efficient IEMs, while High gain easily powers demanding full size sets. |
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RELAY MUTINGDesigned for desktop listening, Element II's full relay muting eliminates pops and thumps during startup through both its headphone and preamp outputs. |
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MEMS OSCILLATORElement II's USB DAC is clocked by an SiTime MEMS oscillator with ±10ppm frequency stability, delivering pristine jitter. |
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USB AUDIO CLASS 2Element II supports up to 32/384kHz PCM over a custom XMOS XU208 based UAC2 engine. While we claim no measurable superiority of high sampling rates, UAC2 and ASIO support satisfy your pursuit of bitperfect listening. |
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AC TRANSFORMERElement II's amplifier and DAC are 100% powered by its external AC transformer, with 12 regulators ensuring consistent rail voltage and super low ripple. |
Specifications
DAC Performance
- Frequency Response 10Hz-20kHz +/- 0.13 dB
- THD+N 20Hz-20kHz < 0.001%
- IMD CCIF 19/20 kHz -6.03 dBFS 0.00041%
- IMD SMPTE -6.03 dBFS 0.00029%
- Noise (A-Weighted) -109 dBu
- Dynamic Range (A-Weighted) 118 dB
- Linearity Error -90 dBFS 0.0 dB
- Crosstalk -10 dBFS 100K RCA -107 dB
- USB Jitter Components 12 kHz -127 dB
AMP Performance
- Frequency Response 10Hz-20kHz +/- 0.02 dB
- THD+N 1Khz, 150 Ω 0.0008%
- THD+N 20Hz-20kHz < 0.001%
- IMD CCIF 19/20 kHz -6.03 dBFS 0.0001%
- IMD SMPTE -6.03 dBFS 0.0005%
- Noise (A-Weighted) -115 dBu
- Crosstalk -10 dBFS 100K RCA -88 dB
- Output Impedance 0.1 Ω
- Channel Balance +/- 0.56 dB
- Max Continuous Power, 600 Ω 165 mW (9.9 VRMS)
- Max Continuous Power, 150 Ω 656 mW (9.9 VRMS)
- Max Continuous Power, 32 Ω 1.3 W (6.53 VRMS)
Dimensions
- Case Dimensions 5.8 x 5.8 x 1.6 in
- Weight 18 oz
Data Support
- Interface USB Audio Class 2
- Windows 7/8/10, OS X, Linux 16, 24, 32-bit @ 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 384 kHz
Connectivity
- Analog Input RCA
- Preamp Output RCA
- Digital Input USB - Type B
Configuration
- Headphone Output 6.35mm (1/4")
- Dual Gain 1.0x and 4.73x
- Volume Potentiometer Taper Alps 15A
Packaged Items
- Element II, Amplifier+DAC
- 16VAC Power Adapter
- 3ft USB Type A to Type B Cable w/Ferrite
Downloads
- Element II Instructions (EN)
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Element II XMOS Drivers v4.13.0
No drivers are required for Mac OS, Linux, or Windows 10.
You may optionally install the XMOS drivers in Windows 10 to enable WASAPI mode.
XMOS drivers are required for Windows 7/8.