![]() I can’t see any assembly issues or case imperfections and that’s great. The plastic seems thicker and stronger compared to the previous gen. Although it seems that there is no difference compared to the previous generation when looking at the device, I noticed the increased rigidity and better structural integrity as soon as I held it in my hands. It is also very lightweight at about 200 grams. Measuring 12.7 x 13.4 x 3.5 centimeters, the Atom+ DAC has a small footprint and it won’t take much space on your desk. Additionally, JDS includes a stamped inspection card in the package with every DAC & AMP purchase, stating that the unit has been inspected twice and assembled perfectly. Apart from that, JDS also included a rocker power switch in the package to turn on or turn off the Atom+ DAC. The 16VAC power adapter still feels really heavy and still occupies more than one power outlet socket.Īs for the accessories, the Atom+ DAC comes with a brilliant, USB Type A to Type B cable, custom-made and finished with gold plated connectors and a TDK ferrite core that rejects noise and improves jitter performance. I can’t see any significant difference in packaging compared to the original Atom. I received two boxes one for the DAC along with the accessories and one for the 16VAC power adapter that we’ve seen multiple times before with JDS Labs gear. Long story short, the packaging is quite straightforward. Their cardboard boxes remind me of DIY kits that I used to buy when I was younger. They have this very simple yet practical packaging style. JDS Labs’ approach towards the packaging is unique. You can check the post for more detailed technical information about the Atom+ DAC. According to their detailed release post, only the AK4490EQ and the analog output have been replaced by an ES9018K2M and a carefully tuned, six opamp I/V converter. JDS states that the Atom+ DAC uses the same XMOS XU208 USB stage and dedicated AC power stage as the original. Additionally, Atom+ DAC now has standard support for UAC2 with UAC1 fallback. The Atom+ DAC now has an optical input and an instant input switch button on the front side. The improvements made are not limited to this. According to JDS Labs, the DAC+ was born as a contingency plan and the brilliant team seems to have managed to achieve a significant improvement over the original Atom DAC without using an AKM chip. However, life must go on and we should adapt to the circumstances. As an audiophile, it was extra upsetting to see a factory so important to the industry, damaged. It costs $109 USD.įrequency Response, 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.12dBĪs you know, the Atom DAC used an AKM chip, and the terrible 82-hour fire that struck AKM changed many things in the industry. The dedicated web page can be found here. Now that you’re acquainted, let’s get to the good stuff. We have reviewed and awarded a lot of JDS Labs gear here on Headfonia over the years, check out their reviews here: Headfonia JDS Labs reviews They are now this hugely popular killer company, which is trusted by the fans because of their honest and transparent attitude towards everything they do. Though JDS Labs was never planned to be a company, Co-Founder Nick joined in 2011, and the evolution that will make JDS Labs what it is today begins. ![]() In no time, John’s keen hands get overflown full of requests from other audio enthusiasts. John, who was not happy with the bass response of Sennheiser HD-280 Pro, designed a bass boost circuit and shared it with audio enthusiasts. The story begins with John Seaber, the JDS in JDS Labs. ![]() Well, everything started with an audiophile’s pursuit of excellence. Today we will talk about the updated and upgraded Atom line.īut first, let’s talk a little bit about the company! Who are they, really? Those were the times! I can honestly say that I have never used anything “mediocre” from JDS. I have used many of their products in the past, even the old ones such as the JDS’s production of NwAvGuy’s O2 amplifier and Altoid can JDS CMoys. They are one of my favorite audio companies of all time. Many of you already have an acquaintance with JDS Labs because of the widely popular DACs & AMPs that they design. The Atom+ DAC will be reviewed on page 1, the Atom+ AMP will be reviewed on page 2 and the stack performance of the two will be evaluated on page 3. All thoughts and experiences with the product are naturally my own. They respectively cost $109 USD and $99 USD.ĭisclaimer: JDS Labs sent us the Atom+ stack for this review, free of charge. ![]() In this article, we review the JDS Labs Atom+ Stack, which is their Atom DAC & the Atom+ AMP. ![]()
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