[audiorrorist]

It's laughable how many expensive products don't have basic features such as this.

 

[yding202]

Not to sound ungrateful, but are there any plans to include optical toslink spdif input?

 

[USAudio]

Nice looking and I'm sure nice sounding unit.
I never buy them but no 24/192 file support?

 

[frix]

will the dac out be level fixed?

 

[jseaber]

  will the dac out be level fixed?

 
Yes, the DAC output is a fixed, 2.1VRMS line-level signal.

 

[Gilly87]

I got to use the element a few times at RMAF - this thing is a beast. Absolutely unrivaled priceerformance.

 

[yding202]

Is it possible to send in an existing The Element unit to get the upgrade?

 

[shigzeo]

  Not to sound ungrateful, but are there any plans to include optical toslink spdif input?

Standalone would be nice. Still, it works like a charm with an iPhone and CCK, so I see little need. 

 

[openears]

I don't quite understand...
 
Does pressing the button change the RCA output to an RCA input? Can the same RCA jacks be either? Or does it just deactivate the headphone jack and activate the RCA outs? Can the same unit do both RCA input and output?
 
If not, how is the output via the headphone jack? With the gain on the low setting, would it work to use it as an output to powered speakers, or a larger amp/stereo system?

 

[jseaber]

@openears: The RCA jacks are either inputs or outputs, depending on the option you choose. We'll post a video soon to demonstrate.
 
For the Automatic DAC Line-Output option:
 

1. Headphones mute while Element is Off, and RCA line output is active
2. Headphones are active while Element is On, and RCA jacks mute

 

  With the gain on the low setting, would it work to use it as an output to powered speakers, or a larger amp/stereo system?

 
Yes, you could potentially connect the headphone output at 1.0x gain to a larger system. The DAC Line-output method is preferred.

 

[sheldaze]

  Is it possible to send in an existing The Element unit to get the upgrade?

@jseaber, I think there are few people wondering the same thing as the user posted above.

 

[jseaber]

 
@jseaber, I think there are few people wondering the same thing as the user posted above.

 
Yes, retrofits are possible. Please call/email/PM with your order number and we can help.

 

[samshaver]

 
Standalone would be nice. Still, it works like a charm with an iPhone and CCK, so I see little need. 

 
I know this is a bit off topic, but have you updated to iOS 9?!? iOS 9 seems to have broken my CCK compatibility! iOS 8.4 worked like a charm, perfect crisp and clear audio (although I found it strange that the volume level was still controlled via the buttons on the phone - So, is it truly a pure digital output); then upgraded to iOS 9.0.2 and sound will only be output through the CCK for about 2 seconds before being shut off. This happens regardless of which type of hub I use, but if you do fiddle around with it, and get it to play for longer that 2 seconds the is a background hum and occasional clicks and pops. Anyone else having this issue as well?!?
 
 
Awesome news about the Element! Can't wait to get one!

 

[avens]

If I choose the automatic DAC line-out option, will I lose RCA-in capabilities?

 

[esmBOS]

Give me the bass boost switch of the C5D to this unit and I'll happily, HAPPILY! pay 1000 USD for this unit! (If you're willing to make me a custom, please PM)