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Drivers and Firmware

Drivers

  • XMOS Driver v5.70 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).

    All XMOS based JDS Labs DACs are supported, including:

    • 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.

  • Element - Optional ASIO Drivers - v2.4.0.1 ZIP

    Please also note that ASIO drivers should only be installed when required by a specific application, such as professional mixing tools. Microsoft's Windows USB Audio Class 1 drivers are preferred!

    ATTENTION: SaviAudio drivers prior to v2.8.x require installation of a self-signed certificate. Archived drivers are available here.

  • EL DAC - SaviTech v3.3.0.1 USB Drivers (ASIO) for Win7/8/10 ZIP

    SaviTech v3.3.0.1 USB Drivers (ASIO) for Win7/8/10.

    Please also note that ASIO drivers should only be installed when required by a specific application, such as professional mixing tools.

    Windows 10 provides USB Audio Class 2 drivers! You do not need to install these drivers for Win10.

  • ODAC - Optional ASIO Drivers - v2.4.0.1 ZIP

    Please also note that ASIO drivers should only be installed when required by a specific application, such as professional mixing tools. Microsoft's Windows USB Audio Class 1 drivers are preferred!

    ATTENTION: SaviAudio drivers prior to v2.8.x require installation of a self-signed certificate. Archived drivers are available here.

Firmware

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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