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JDS Labs Element III Review (DAC & Amp)

Rate this product:

  • 1. Poor (headless panther)

    Votes: 4 1.4%
  • 2. Not terrible (postman panther)

    Votes: 20 6.9%
  • 3. Fine (happy panther)

    Votes: 159 55.0%
  • 4. Great (golfing panther)

    Votes: 106 36.7%

  • Total voters
    289

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The differences are well documented. The Jotunheim is more powerful, has both SE and balanced inputs and outputs, and an internal power supply. The Element has some useful DSP functions and an SPDIF input. They both have plenty of power and are equally "clean" with 50 mv SNR within 1 dB of each other. Either one will serve you well, it only depends on your preferences.
 
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