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#5 in DAC/Amp Combos
JDS Labs Element III
JDS Labs
$399.00 – $449.00
Desktop DAC/amp with a massive precision volume wheel, ESS ES9039Q2M DAC, and 2.6W into 32 ohms output. All-metal enclosure with USB and optical inputs and both headphone and line-level outputs.
8.5
Excellent
Consensus
Don't buy this if…
- The large volume wheel protrudes from the top and can be accidentally turned by items placed near or on the unit.
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