[gooeyrich]

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/jds-labs-atom-dac-review.14002/

 

[matti621]

Someone heard both the Atom and the Topping A30 and can compare the two?

 

[Francisk]

Someone heard both the Atom and the Topping A30 and can compare the two?

I'm pairing my Topping DX3 Pro (DAC mode) with the Atom and it sounds great through my Sundara. I'm afraid I do not have the A30 to confirm.

 

[Cat Music]

How does the Atom vs sp200 compare in sound quality?

 

[matti621]

I just got a $100 (not including shipping and tax) JDS Atom and it sounds absolutely amazing with my T1, almost as good as listening to my home built Jim Holz's Finalists speakers...
No aliexpress equipment for that price sounded that good.

 

[loveshot]

How does the Atom vs sp200 compare in sound quality?

Only reason to get the sp200 is for the extra features, really. I would say build quality since the atom is light and plasticky, but I hear more about higher priced chi-fi gear failing than cheap jds stuff, so.

 

[Cat Music]

Only reason to get the sp200 is for the extra features, really. I would say build quality since the atom is light and plasticky, but I hear more about higher priced chi-fi gear failing than cheap jds stuff, so.

But what about the sound quality and how much difference is there between both and in whose favor?

 

[cel4145]

Only reason to get the sp200 is for the extra features, really. I would say build quality since the atom is light and plasticky, but I hear more about higher priced chi-fi gear failing than cheap jds stuff, so.

And don't forget the scratchy volume pot on the Schiit Magni, which you don't hear about with the Atom.

 

[loveshot]

But what about the sound quality and how much difference is there between both and in whose favor?

They're both very clean amps that will power 99% of headphones you throw at them. Neither should color the sound at all. Atom is probably a bit better with really sensitive cans.

 

[Cat Music]

They're both very clean amps that will power 99% of headphones you throw at them. Neither should color the sound at all. Atom is probably a bit better with really sensitive cans.

What headphones does your sp200 and JDS Labs pair with?

 

[eldus]

And don't forget the scratchy volume pot on the Schiit Magni, which you don't hear about with the Atom.

Can confirm, I have owned both.

 

[tim0chan]

What headphones does your sp200 and JDS Labs pair with?

i also haev both and can say that i like the atom more than sp200 if you dont need the extra power for less sensitve cans.The atom has a more realistic sound in my opinion with better bass response and dynamics (same quantity, better quality). In my opinion, if you can live with the atom's plastic build and lower power, it is the better choice.

 

[Cat Music]

i also haev both and can say that i like the atom more than sp200 if you dont need the extra power for less sensitve cans.The atom has a more realistic sound in my opinion with better bass response and dynamics (same quantity, better quality). In my opinion, if you can live with the atom's plastic build and lower power, it is the better choice.

Can you confirm if the Atom will correctly drive my Aiva? please help me

 

[tim0chan]

Can you confirm if the Atom will correctly drive my Aiva? please help me

Will find one at my local dealer to try it out

 

[SolaVirtus]

Can you confirm if the Atom will correctly drive my Aiva? please help me

I'm listening now for the first time to a new M570 (same driver as Sendy Aiva) and on the Atom and it's driving it just fine. I've been on low gain, not past about 2:00 on the pot. It's fed by a Grace SDAC, fwiw. I think it did sound a little better balanced on the THX 789 at home, but I haven't done enough listening to tell if it's the extra power or the balanced or both that makes that difference.

Bottom line, I'm happy with this driver on the Atom.