[Shaffer]

Can it be used as a standalone amp?

I'd like to know, too.

 

[inseconds99]

I'm waiting on buying a dac and amp for my hd800 till I know exactly what we're dealing with here. I was about to order either a bifrost and Valhalla 2 or mstage matrix but I won't until information is officially released.

 

[mejobloggs]

Can it be used as a standalone amp?

I don't think anyone knows anything yet. Only released "details" I can find so far are just pretty pictures

I'm holding off my amp/DAC purchasing until this is released

 

[mejobloggs]

A comment on their Facebook page says (in regards to specs)

JDS Labs, Inc.
1.5W @ 32 ohm. Triple 0's in all distortion measurements.

 

[inseconds99]

I am holding out on a new Dac and Amp on my HD800 as there are tons of new products coming out this month. Here is what I am looking at for my HD800's as I decided today that I want to stick with a Solid State AMP. Will update the post once I decide and I will post a review of whatever I choose.
 
1. NFB-3AMP + ODAC
2 .M-Stage HPA-3U
3. The Element JDSLabs

 

[mejobloggs]

............ 1. NFB-3AMP + ODAC
2 .M-Stage HPA-3U
3. The Element JDSLabs

 
Hadn't heard of those, thanks

 

[xuan87]

I'd like to know, too.

 
Earlier leaked specs mentioned the Element accepting an analog line in, so that means yes, it can be used as an amp only.
 
However, I didn't see any mention of a digital out, hence my initial question on whether the Element can be used as a DAC only.

 

[headhog]

So what are chances JDS also selling an Element just headphone amp to make it a bit cheaper for us guys who already have a DAC.

 

[canthearyou]

So what are chances JDS also selling an Element just headphone amp to make it a bit cheaper for us guys who already have a DAC.

Probably slim. You can always get an 02.

 

[obsidyen]

It looks really sick. I hope it performs well too.

 

[s0ckpupp3t]

Subbed.  And it's 6/13 already.  Spill the beans JDS!

 

[headhog]

 

[Shaffer]

My hope is that it's not just an O2 and an ODAC repackaged to meet the current parts/design constraints, as the original design doesn't allow for parts substitutions. I really like the Bauhaus look of the product. The knob is great.

 

[imackler]

Details are up: https://www.jdslabs.com/products/151/the-element-by-jds-labs
 
Preorder at $349. 
 
Ane here is a link to the blog: http://blog.jdslabs.com/

 

[s0ckpupp3t]

  Details are up: https://www.jdslabs.com/products/151/the-element-by-jds-labs
 
Preorder at $349. 
 
Ane here is a link to the blog: http://blog.jdslabs.com/

I'm liking what I'm reading and very much looking forward seeing how well the Element performs in the real world.  

 
One request to JDS: Please post pictures with a banana for scale.

 
 
Also Quick question to JDS: the headphone jack is 1/4", right?  Will a variant with a 1/8" jack be produced?
 
Thanks.