Yes, that's all correct!

@HeyWaj10 The parametric bass and treble controls currently allow custom frequency and gain adjustment. There is no support for notch filters, yet. The XU208 is limited to processing 2 bands/filters in real-time. If there is adequate interest, we could replace the treble filter with a notch...

Thanks, Oscar. I've been MIA from Head-Fi for too long! Head-Fi is still a great resource for new releases and impressions, and we're jumping back into CanJam to better support ZMF. As far as I'm concerned, the objectivity race ended a couple years ago ;) Since it's likely been missed here...

Excited to join you guys, thanks for the mention!

@moriez - Thanks for your email and link. I recall the recent message from your retailer. Please find my unedited response from Aug 23 pasted below: Hi Steve, Thanks for bringing this customer concern to my attention. Yes, all Atom enclosures exhibit the marks you have identified. These are...

All Elements since 2017, version 1.53, have both RCA input and RCA output. Yes, we only sell the latest version (both RCA jacks).

Please see our FAQ: B-Stock amplifiers and DACs contain brand new electronics. We classify enclosures as "B-Stock" when accidents occur in production. This usually means someone scratched or dropped a part, or it may exhibit small engraving or anodizing defect(s). Most cosmetic errors are...

That is true! Some batches of OL DAC were also built with OPA2227. All USB Editions are built w/ NJM4556.

No issues!

Yes, remove the plates, then push/pull.

@junki EL DAC's feet must be removed to access screws leading to the circuit board. OL DAC is a simpler choice if you wish to experiment with filters.

All JDS Labs DACs are configured for adaptive USB mode. Jitter performance is equivalent when set to asynchronous mode in modern USB-to-I2S controllers, yet, asynch has introduced bugs in the past under some operating systems. Yes, it's okay to change the DIP switches while the DAC is powered...

@jseaber I know both DACs use a AK4490EQ as the D/A chip, but I was wondering if there's anything different in the analog output stage between the DACs? I see that the EL DAC uses OPA2227 opamps, but no such information is given for the OL DAC. If you're around and can chime in, it'd greatly...

No, the difference is unlikely to be noticed except under extreme conditions.

The version is printed inside the device, or can be checked by sending us your jdslabs.com order number.