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Drivers and Firmware

Drivers

  • XMOS Driver v5.72 for Win 10/11 EXE

    XMOS driver v5.70 supports Windows 10/11 under x86/x64/arm64 and is optional. No drivers are required for macOS, Linux, or Windows 10/11.

    This driver enables ASIO support, provides the ability to view and adjust Buffer Settings (latency), supports 16/24/32-bitrates, and adds full DSD64-128 support to Atom DAC+, Atom DAC 2, EL DAC II+, and Element III (MK2), and Element IV.

    All XMOS based JDS Labs DACs are supported, including:

    • Element IV
    • Element III (MK2)
    • Atom DAC 2
    • Atom DAC(+)
    • EL DAC II(+)
    • Element II

     

    This driver is developed and maintained by Thesycon, and licensed to JDS Labs. Please find the full change log at TUSBAudio_history.txt.

  • Optional - XMOS Firmware Update Utility (DFU) for Win 10/11 ZIP

    This optional application for Windows 10/11 allows you to install firmware updates to XMOS based JDS Labs DACS, including:

    • Element III
    • Element II
    • EL DAC II(+)
    • Atom DAC(+)
    • Atom DAC 2

    To use, unzip the folder and follow instructions in the article How to Install an XMOS Firmware Update.

  • XMOS Driver v4.13.0 for Win7/8 - Element II EXE

    Archived XMOS driver v4.13.0 is required for UAC2 in Windows 7/8. Alternatively, you may use UAC1 fallback.

    For Win10/11, please use the most recent XMOS driver v5.30.0.

  • XMOS Driver v4.13.0 for Win7/8 - EL DAC II EXE

    Archived XMOS driver v4.13.0 is required for UAC2 in Windows 7/8. Alternatively, you may use UAC1 fallback.

    For Win10/11, please use the most recent XMOS driver v5.30.0.

Firmware

Element III
  • Element III - Firmware v2.5.6 ZIP

    WINDOWS 10/11 INSTALLATION
    Please install the latest XMOS Driver, then use the Optional XMOS Driver and XMOS Firmware Update Utility (DFU).

    MAC OR LINUX INSTALLATION
    Please refer to: https://github.com/jdslabs/xmos_dfu

    Please refer to included README.txt for further information. Detailed installation guidance for all operating systems can also be found in the article, How to Install an XMOS Firmware Update


    Abbreviated Changelog

    v2.5.6 (Released Oct 18, 2024)
    * Updated xmos/lib_i2c and supporting libraries to latest versions
    * Implemented auto reboot upon 16+ successive errors

    v2.5.2 (Released July 21, 2023)
    * Resolved bug in cached treble/bass values when transitioning between output modes.

    v2.5.1 (Released June 13, 2023)
    * DSP Performance Updates:
      - Optimized DSP stages to achieve static-free PCM 352.8kHz and 384kHz support
      - Adjusted DoP detection state machine within DSP stages to improve performance
    * Corrected volume compensation for negative DSP gains
    * Updated Treble DSP Frequency options to: [3k, 4k, 6k, 8k, 9k, 10k, 12k, 14k]

    v2.5.0 (Released May 31, 2023)
    * Added parametric bass and treble EQ! Conditional DSP implemented in PCM audio path, using 1 dedicated core per biquad filter with Q = 0.707, dynamically configuring volume and gain for optimal listening
    * Reboot in rare event of 5+ serial resets (0 events observed in testing)
    * Menu and UI improvements
    * Display updates
    ...

    [Please see v2.51 Readme for full Changelog]

Warning: Firmware upgrades can have severe consequences and require warranty service if installed to the wrong device. Be sure to select your exact DAC model before installing. For more information about firmware please refer to: Custom Firmware Builds