![]() ![]() Also, it has upgradeable firmware, so you won’t miss any future updates. The Atom Dac has a USB input and RCA outputs, and that’s basically it.Īutomatic standby after 15 minutes of inactivity is a welcome addition, which actually explains the lack of any power switch. In terms of functionality, these have everything that you’ll need from the desktop PC audio stack. I know that Schiit stack (Modi + Magni) is made of metal, of course, that’s beneficial.ĪTOMs measure better than the Schiit’s do though, so it’s a fair trade. They don’t really feel sturdy, both are pretty lightweight, but I truly believe it’s not a thing we should expect from these products – I’ll explain later. Nonetheless, these are 99 USD – it’s entirely acceptable. I’m digging the “Sound as science” statement on the boxes though, it really explains what these devices are about.Įxcept of the ATOMs themselves and the power supplies, the DAC also comes with a 3ft usb cable.īuild quality is the second, and luckily the last corner cut by JDSLabs.īoth devices are made entirely of plastic. Just a standard cardboard box, after unpacking your new devices you’d probably be just throwing these away. So, the first corner cut is the overall packaging – it ain’t bad, but it’s not good either. Thanks for reading.īoth ATOMs are budget devices, which means that JDSLabs had to cut some corners. But if you are intending to use it with mostly iems (sensitive and low-impedance) then I cannot recommend this to you. Not the most versatile amp if the transducer is already borderline too bright for you, since this might push it beyond the edge of what you can handle in terms of brightness.Ĭonclusion: If you are using the Atom with non-sensitive/low-impedance transducers then this is a very good amp at a pretty affordable price, that you can also have powered on 24/7. Tonality: It’s a bright-neutral amp that is on the more analytical side. The Asgard 3 is neutral so it isn’t as warm as the DX160, which also means that it retains the transducers original tonality better without coloring it too much. ![]() Schiit Asgard 3: The Asgard 3 has a lot more output power and the volume control is also better but since it is a volume wheel instead of showing the volume in terms of numbers in the DX160. The Atoms tonality is a bright-neutral one, so it’s the opposite of the DX160. While the Atom struggles a lot with iems, especially sensitive ones due to the very poor volume control (either too little volume or way too much). ![]() But the DX160 is a better amp due to it working with everything from iems, earbuds to headphones. Ibasso DX160: The Atom has a similar output power (needs around the same volume, percentage wise when paired with the Tin Hifi P1 + EQ). IEMs especially aren’t really a good match with the Atom as in most cases, they have too little volume control. Synergy: The Atom works better with higher impedance transducers than it does with sensitive/low-impedance transducers. Koss KPH30i (low-gain, volume around 8-9 o'clock, unmodded, stock 3.5mm cable): Volume control is not a problem here nor does it lack in quality. K´s Samsara K300 (low-gain, volume around 8-9 o'clock, full foams, stock 4.4mm cable): Volume control is not a problem here nor does it lack in quality. You basically do not have any volume control here. I only have the option of having too little volume (and channel imbalance at that) or be right at where I want it to be but the slightest adjustment will increase it too much. Power is not a problem here in terms of volume but bass isn’t as tight as on the Asgard 3 which to me means the Atom is not capable of driving the P1 at its full potential.Īudiosense T800 (low-gain, volume around 7 o'clock, Elecom EHP-CAP20 tips + DIY Foam mod, cable A6 4.4mm): Here is where the Atom struggles, with a sensitive iem like the T800. ![]() Tin Hifi P1 (high-gain volume around 9 o'clock, EQ, JVC Spiral dot++, cable A9 4.4mm): Low-gain is at 12 o'clock while high-gain is around 9. Price: 100 usd (I paid closer to 200 usd thanks to import fees + VAT but will judge this based on its MSRP at 100 usd)įrequency Response, 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.01dBĬhannel Balance Topping E10 -> JDS Ol switch -> JDS Atom While the DAC does NOT make any difference at all. Disclaimer: I bought this in October 2019 at JDS´official site at full price (+ import fees yay) so I have used this for almost 2 years now.ĭisclaimer 2: My opinion is that amps do make some very slight differences in the tonality but it is very minor and if you want to change the tonality of the transducer it is better to change the transducer itself or to change the tips/foams/pads (iem, earbud, headphones). ![]()
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