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JDS LABS
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JDS LABS ATOM AMP 2 headphone amplifier, ATOM DAC 2 USB-C DAC and the Stack RCA Cable. A compact desktop headphone stack with a quiet, clean signal.
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JDS LABS AT AX
Two boxes, one clean stack.
JDS LABS ATOM AMP 2 headphone amplifier, the ATOM DAC 2 USB-C DAC and the semi-rigid Stack RCA Cable that links the two in a stacked desktop setup.
Pair the ATOM DAC 2 and ATOM AMP 2 for a complete stack, or add either one to a DAC or amp you already own. The amp helps most with harder-to-drive headphones, such as high-impedance or low-sensitivity models, and gives easier headphones a quieter background.
ATOM DAC 2
USB-C desktop DAC
ATOM AMP 2
dedicated headphone amplifier
Stack RCA Cable
links DAC and amp
JDS LABS FAQ
Before you buy.
Straight answers to the questions we hear most about JDS Labs headphone amps and DACs.
Do I need both the ATOM DAC 2 and ATOM AMP 2?
The ATOM DAC 2 converts digital audio from your computer over USB-C into an analog signal, and the ATOM AMP 2 powers your headphones. Together they form a complete desktop stack, but either one can pair with a DAC or amp you already own.
How do I connect the ATOM DAC 2 to the ATOM AMP 2?
Connect the DAC's RCA output to the amp's RCA input with a short cable like the JDS LABS Stack RCA Cable, which is made for a stacked setup. Then connect the DAC to your computer over USB-C and plug your headphones into the amp.
Which headphones benefit from the ATOM AMP 2?
A dedicated amp helps most with headphones that are harder to drive, such as high-impedance or low-sensitivity models, giving more clean volume headroom than a laptop or motherboard jack. Easier-to-drive headphones also gain from lower background noise.