[gooeyrich]

Looks like JDS has a new Atom Amp and DAC out, has anyone tried them?

https://jdslabs.com/shop/?category=featured

 

[Magic77]

Looks like JDS has a new Atom Amp and DAC out, has anyone tried them?

https://jdslabs.com/shop/?category=featured

These must be very new. This new Atom 2 has a lot more power, looks interesting. Not sure if anyone has them yet.

 

[spydrwebb44]

Pretty sure the machined screws haven't even cooled down on this one yet. Fresh off the manufacturing table.

Absolutely love my original Atom stack and Element III. Quite fond of JDS, in general.

 

[dunring]

I've had so many of the original and + version stacks I'd buy the new ones sight unseen. The metal case should be good at warding interference from phones or other components. The plastic case being so light was my only complaint.

 

[gooeyrich]

These must be very new. This new Atom 2 has a lot more power, looks interesting. Not sure if anyone has them yet.

Came out last month: https://blog.jdslabs.com/2023/11/introducing-atom-amp-2-and-atom-dac-2-more-power-all-metal/

 

[gooeyrich]

The JDS website says:

and octo-buffers pumping out more than twice the power of Atom Amp+.

The "Max Continuous Power" specs don't seem to indicate twice the level of power of Atom Amp+, can anyone explain in technical terms?

 

[gooeyrich]

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-atom-amp-2-headphone-amplifier-review.49795/

 

[jbarrentine]

I adore my Element 3. Best wishes to JDS. For anyone on the fence their products are all excellent with top notch service.

 

[earmonger]

Why no 3.5mm output? Certainly fewer phones out there with 6.35mm plugs. But sure, I have an adaptor...

 

[gooeyrich]

I adore my Element 3. Best wishes to JDS. For anyone on the fence their products are all excellent with top notch service.

I'm curious why the EL Amp and DAC exist, together they cost more than an Element while necessitating a stack vs. one unit, and the Atom takes care of the stack part if someone insists on a stack. Is the Element/EL Amp/DAC better than the Atom?

I do see that the EL Amp has more power than the Atom.

Maybe it's for someone who wants the AMP or DAC part of the Element without purchasing the whole unit.

 

[gooeyrich]

https://homestudiobasics.com/jds-labs-atom-2-review/

 

[ostewart]

My Atom 2 + Atom DAC 2 just landed (Sample packaging, not representative of new items being shipped)

 

[gooeyrich]

My Atom 2 + Atom DAC 2 just landed (Sample packaging, not representative of new items being shipped)

Please let us know once your review is complete.

 

[gooeyrich]

Already on back order.

 

[JonM78]

I'm curious why the EL Amp and DAC exist, together they cost more than an Element while necessitating a stack vs. one unit, and the Atom takes care of the stack part if someone insists on a stack. Is the Element/EL Amp/DAC better than the Atom?

I do see that the EL Amp has more power than the Atom.

Maybe it's for someone who wants the AMP or DAC part of the Element without purchasing the whole unit.

Some people just need a DAC or an amp, they don't need an all-in-one like the Element III. The EL DAC has balanced TRS outputs as an option and has coax digital in. So more features than the Atom DAC 2. The Element/EL line consisted of metal construction as well for the longest time where as the Atom was only plastic construction. So more features and better materials.

I do run an Element III MK2 myself as I prefer all-in-one units.