Atom 2 Bundle

I purchased my Atom DAC 2 to take care of business until I could ID the best dac replacement for my main rig. A Denafrips Ares II has been a staple in my home setup for years. The additional makeup of my rig: AIFF files, mac Mini M2 Pro 2023 USB output, Galion TS P75 tube preamp (rolled old stock 12AT7/ECC81 tubes balanced and matched), NAD C298 solid state amp, current gen KLH5 speakers plus an older Outlaw sub. My plan was to use the Atom DAC 2 with my Sennheiser HD600 cans until I could find a dac replacement for the main rig. I liked what I heard with the Atom DAC 2 so much I decided to try it in my main rig and repurpose the Ares for use with my cans only, due to connectivity configurations. I solved some multiple dac issues by creating a Multi-Output Device in the Mini’s Audio MIDI Setup settings. The Atom has awesome definition. Listening to Peter Gabriel’s “Shaking the Tree” was an eye opening experience: rhythmic layers all well defined. The Atom has great bloat-free bass. The mids and top end are nicely defined and now clearer than before. Vocal clarity is impressive.The upper frequency range is well defined without harshness or glare. Background noise is non-existent. So, a stopgap this isn’t. In audio gear I’ve often thought that a simpler direct approach in design can yield worthwhile aural results, and here is the proof. And, if the Atom DAC had additional features, IMHO, it might turn into a different device. It shouldn’t and isn’t necessary. The search is over for a new DAC in my main rig. The Atom now will live there as a very pleasant surprise with no disappointments. Great job, JDS! Rabco

Very satisfied, impeccable service

I have purchased the ATOM DAC 2 after my son presented me with the Atom 2 Amplifier. I am no audiophile but notwithstanding, the difference is immediately noticeable and the sound is fine as silk. And the difference it not just significant when utilizing my headphones but also when I utilise my desktop speakers. Manufacturing quality is of the highest grade and their service is incredible - I received my DAC just 5 days after I ordered it and which had to go across the planet to arrive. Well done JDS and keep up the excellent work.

I will say that this amp will be considered as an end game solid state amp. Not only is the price low, it is powerful enough to run my Fostex t50rp with no problem. I have yet to test with my other headphones, but I am very confident that the sound quality will be superb. The only thing I will note is that it does get surprisingly warm, not hot. If I were to provide feedback, JDS should work on using a better power solution other then the wall wart. At the very least they can do what Aune did and have cables run on both sides of the transformer. I think they should also do what Schiit did with the magni and have the option to have a built in dac, instead of forcing people to purchase two devices. TLDR; Just buy this amp and enjoy it.

Let me start by saying I have a plethora of DACs. I have Lavry’s, a Chord Mojo, ifi, Fiio’s, and Antelope Audio. It's fair to say all of these are far more expensive than the Atom DAC 2, but in terms of performance and signal, the Atom 2 holds its own and bests many of these $1,000.00 + DAC’s. It has become my “go-to” for neutrality and balance. Bravo JDS Labs!👏🏼

JDS Labs continues to set the standard for customer support and reliability. Every interaction I’ve had with their team has been efficient, clear, and genuinely helpful. They are consistently responsive and available whenever you reach out, which is increasingly rare. All of the devices I’ve purchased have arrived in perfect condition and perform exactly as expected. Every request I’ve made has been handled promptly and without friction. As a small but telling example of their attention to detail, they even sent a replacement set of screws to my address without hesitation. It’s obvious that JDS Labs values long-term customer satisfaction, not just the sale. Excellent products, excellent support, and a team that stands behind their hardware. Highly recommended.

I bought a pair of Seinheisser HD 600 for mixing and mastering. But my Volt 2 couldn't handle them because of the high voltage they need. Instead of changing my interface, I bought the Atom Amp 2 and now they work perfectly!

Great build quality. Sounds amazing. The included input switch allows me to feed my turntable to my headphones or my streamer to the headphones and the pass through allows my turntable audio to also go to my receiver. Great customer service too.

I was worried that the engraving process would slow down delivery, but they managed to engrave it and get it sent out in just a single day. I actually got bored and designed a couple images fully expecting them to get scaled down during the engraving process as to not overlap with their logo, but they actually broke their own engraving guidelines to maximize my design and utilize the full space of the dac/amp, which made me incredibly happy. As for the dac + amp combo, it seems to be working out great with no major glaring issues which is about as good as you can ask for.

I don’t know why it took me this long to get a headphone amp, but I wish I did this years ago. As for this particular amp, it is incredible for the price and I every time I listen, it’s amazing how much of songs I was missing. I did a lot of reading, asking forums, and researching which amp I wanted to go with. This amp was recommended by someone who I trust with audio gear, and man I am glad I took his advice. I looked at a Schiit, Topping, and a Fiio. I can’t imagine any of them being as good as this amp. I already had a DAC that I love, so I didn’t need the whole package. I am using this with my HD6xx, and all I can say is it seems like the perfect match, I could listen all day without any fatigue. Female vocals sound smooth and warm, and male vocals don’t have the harshness other amps have and I have to EQ out. The instrument separation and sound stage are nothing like I have ever heard. To summarize I had my son listen and he said on his one his favorite songs that it sounded like he was there. The smile on his face was all I needed to see to know he hasn’t heard that song like that before. I can’t imagine I will need another headphone amp for a very long time and I think I would need to spend 10x to get any additional increase in musicality.

This is my first JDS Labs product and I am thrilled with the build quality and the device. I had it engraved and it arrived in just 2 days. Well worth the money and it does exactly what I needed it to do without being overly complex. Couldn't be happier with this product. I've already started telling my friends about it. It's refreshing to have such a professional and smooth experience with high quality customer service and products. A+++

The atom 2 dac and amp provide excellent value for their asking price. I have been using them nonstop since they arrived and have been loving every minute. The engraving is the cherry on top!

Bonjour à toutes et à tous. Je vous écris en français pour ne pas faire offense à la langue shakespearienne. Je viens de recevoir votre bundle Dac 2 + Amp 2, il y a seulement quelques jours. Les écoutes se sont effectuées de longues heures en alternance avec deux casques Sennheiser HD 540 référence gold ( vintage ! ) et HD 600. La musique est restituée à chaque fois avec une magnifique cohérence quel que soit le style choisi. Aucune fatigue auditive. Vos créations offrent une présentation ample, riche en détails. On ne parle plus d’aigus, de médiums ou de graves. C’est vivant, les artistes, leurs voix et leurs instruments sont là et bien présents. Toute l’émotion des différents enregistrements transparaît . Voilà du très beau travail pour un résultat stupéfiant pour des matériels aussi compacts, légers et TRÈS abordables. Un grand BRAVO ! à toute votre équipe de la part d’un nouveau client. J’ai fait confiance aux nombreuses critiques élogieuses portées sur votre entreprise sur le net. Comme on dit en France: » Non, rien de rien , non , je ne regrette rien . » 😉

Thank you guys! I have an Antelope Zen Tour (pretty high-end sound card for recording, mixing, etc) that i love except for it's headphone amp which i always felt lacking for my hd650's. Hooking up the Atom2 to the Zen's master/monitor outs took the sound to a whole new level. But what really shocked me was that the pre-amp outs made my monitors sound way better too. TBH, i did not expect this level of improvement in my whole monitor chain, this little box seriously rocks, fantastic build quality, worth every penny!

I purchased the Atom Amp 2 to pair with my HiFiMan Edition XS planar headphones after researching various sites for review and feedback. The Atom and HiFiMan are a sonic match. The amp really brings out the more subtle sounds of the music, is clear and detailed, and significantly improved my listening experience. It also pairs well with my non-planar head gear. This is a great value for the meager cost. Very pleased and highly recommend.

This is my first ever AMP/DAC stack I've ever purchased and I have been incredibly satisfied. I had never owned an AMP or DAC before and I wanted something that could deliver a very clean signal and power at not too high of a cost and something that is solidly built and would last for a while. I had spent a few days searching for an AMP/DAC combo on the internet and Youtube videos in which I stumbled upon discussions about JDSLabs online - I heard nothing but praises about their customer support and products. I found videos praising the ATOM 2 stack for its low cost and very clean signal and power. I went to the JDSLabs store and decided to purchase it. Overall, It has been an excellent first step for me into the audiophile world. The stack has a very nice clean aluminum minimalistic design with an option for an additional custom laser engraving at no cost - which is a plus. The DAC produces an absolutely clean signal and paired with the AMP you can get very clean sound at high volumes without distortion. The AMP is very powerful and can drive any headphone and has a nice and satisfying volume-knob. Many have stated this outright in the review but this is practically the only AMP/DAC stack you will ever need. I have the ATOM 2 stack paired with my recently purchased Beyerdynamic 770 PRO X headphones, which doesn't require a lot of power to drive to sound very loud (48 Ohms) but the sound is super clean and neutral. The headphone is perfect for those who prefer a neutral sound-profile and working with sound (though, I recommend to fiddle with EQ for the Beyerdynamic headphones to get a fuller, softer and less straining sound, the headphones noticeably have a sharp treble particularly in the vocals, increasing the bass is recommended for those who like more bass). If you live outside the United States, just a warning, you will have to pay quite the sum for shipping, but the delivery was surprisingly fast! The only nitpick I have for this product is that the RCA cables are too smooth, they can easily fall out which requires me to make small adjustments sometimes here and there. It would've been nice if the cables had more grip out of the box. Nonetheless, I'm very happy with my purchase and to be a customer of JDSLabs, they absolutely delivered! :]

Very good amplifier. Clear and detailed, as I expected. Only shipping to Europe is not cheap.Thanks.

Be happy with my purchase of fantastic customer support is great. I would buy again. From JDS labs highly recommend them.

After an extensive search for a headphone amplifier that delivers uncompromising performance, the JDS Labs Atom 2 has been a revelation. It provides a pristine, silent background that allows incredible detail and clarity to shine through, truly unlocking the full potential of my headphones. The build quality is exceptional, it functions perfectly as both a headphone amp and preamp, and it's backed by fantastic customer service. For its price, the Atom 2 represents the absolute pinnacle of value and performance, making it an easy five-star recommendation.

My wife who loves music but does not care about sound is in love with this amp! She even bought herself headphones and asks for me to get her set up to listen. This is a great sounding little amp. Buy yourself one. Great customer service btw. I asked a question on Saturday and heard back the same day.

I stumbled upon jds labs while on the west coast on a 11 month business trip and got to try their OG atom amp and dac paired with the beyerdynamic 990 pros 250 ohm headset and was blown away while scrolling through their site saw the atom 2 bundle which is a damn steal and I ordered the bundle and the same headset and for music, gaming, and video/audio call you can't do better for bang for buck especially if you play FPS games I primarily play stalker series including GAMMA and some other games that I can hear enemy footsteps and animals in fps games and for music I couldn't be happier you WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED IN THIS AMP DAC BUNDLE setup was super easy and simple

Refreshingly analog.

I recently purchased the Atom 2 Amp and Dac Stack. It makes my Sennheiser 800s sound like a dream! I did make the foolish mistake of purchasing them separately, which do not include RCA cables. So purchase as the combo! The feel of the volume on the knob is perfect. Has just the right amount of heft, but still very precise. And the gain button gives you that extra oomph for weaker mixes, but does not take away clarity. I am very happy with it! JDS Labs lives up to its reputation!

Great quality and build!

I don't have any negative complain really. To make this little amp even better than it is, is to add fully balanced inout and output connection similar to something like Topping A50 III. Technically speaking balanced connection may not do anything extra other than adding a few dB of even better silence level and perhaps more voltage from a fully balanced DAC. But some audiophiles prefer that I guess. Maybe something called the Atom Amp 2 Plus or Pro? I paired Atom amp 2 with Topping D50 III DAC, and this combo is also a killer~! And surprisingly their aesthetics fit well with each other too! Also, you should send the Atom DAC 2 to be independently measured at the Audio Science Review. I am confident the DAC would measure great, but it's nice to see it there. And I think many customers would buy it if they can be assured of the good measurements at ASR. Keep up the good job, JDS Labs!

Après des années d'utilisation d'un "objective Dac" satisfaisantes. Que de progrés acquis dans l'écoute de l'Atom Amp 2, celui-ci m'apporte beaucoup de plaisir dans l'écoute, un vrai régal. Un grand merci à l'ensemble de léquipe.

Nice of them to include USB to USB C cord (I’m still an old lightning port iPhone user). My music sounds great! My only criticism would be: It would be great if the indicator light, at this point fairly useless, would change color depending on the quality of the file (DSD, 192kHz, what have you) being inputted. Always a nice touch. But, again, that is a purely aesthetic/persnickety feature, by no means essential. Great product.

The Atom Amp 2 is powerfully driving a Senheiser HD660S2. Cristal clear loud sound and, to my use, a big bonus is the extra aux 3.5 jack input. I use it with my turntable and CD player and switch with easy between them. Highly recommended product.

In these days of touch screens everywhere, I appreciate the high quality feel of the buttons and volume/power knob. Fantastic build quality all around and most importantly to me -- the sound! Very clean power output. I'm using the Atom 2 to power headphones and separately, speakers both sourced from a turntable, and it exceeds my expectations all around in both cases. Very nice power on tap without any distortion at louder levels. Super price and quick shipping, I look forward to doing business with JDS again in the future. Thank you.

The Amp 2 is very well made and drives my Hifiman Sundara Silver excellently. The service is very good, and the shipping to Germany was also reliable (the Amp 2 was even delivered 2 days early). The next device will be the Dac 2. I am very satisfied.

I am not any expert audiophile, but I very much enjoy this amp - much more, I must say, than Objective 2, which I also own and use regularly. Atom Amp 2 seems to have much fuller, richer sound, while it still is kind of neutral, it is not too pushy in any way. I miss the battery-powered mobility function of Objective 2 though. The amp also looks real good, but still I would whine a little: the backlight of the volume knob is pretty bright. In otherwise completely dark room you could almost read a book with volume on if you put the book close to the knob. And I often like to listen to music in the dark. But this is not serious complaint really. I so much love the sound of this amp. Thank you for this, JDS Labs.

These two bad boys are absolutely amazing together! Starting with the Atom DAC 2 (on the right), it has a wonderful tone that fits my preference perfectly — neutral, transparent, and clean. I first tried it without the Atom AMP 2 (on the left), connected directly to my PreSonus IO44, and even on its own it sounded amazing. Of course, things get even better once you pair it with an amp, and what better match than the Atom AMP 2? The DAC offers both USB and optical inputs, which gives great flexibility, especially when switching between consoles and laptops. It also works flawlessly with macOS. Using the AMP 2, I finally heard the full potential of my IEMs — Truthear Hexa, Etymotic ER2XR, and Meze Alba. My audio interface couldn’t drive them as well, but the AMP 2 did the job beautifully. It can easily handle up to 300-ohm headphones (and I’m sure 600-ohm wouldn’t be a problem). The two gain stages are perfect for switching between IEMs and full-sized headphones. The AMP has both RCA and 3.5mm inputs, which I love — I often connect my DAP directly when I just want to enjoy music without turning on my PC. There’s also a pre-out for those using monitors, and the volume knob doubles as a power switch, which is a neat touch. Shipping was lightning fast: ordered on October 1st, delivered on October 5th — all the way to Asia! I also want to thank John Seaber and the JDS Labs team for their amazing customer service and help with the engraving. It turned out exactly as I wanted. Final thoughts: The Atom DAC 2 and Atom AMP 2 combo is everything I hoped for — clean, powerful, and thoughtfully designed. Huge thanks to the JDS Labs team for an incredible product and customer experience!

These two bad boys are absolutely amazing together! Starting with the Atom DAC 2 (on the right), it has a wonderful tone that fits my preference perfectly — neutral, transparent, and clean. I first tried it without the Atom AMP 2 (on the left), connected directly to my PreSonus IO44, and even on its own it sounded amazing. Of course, things get even better once you pair it with an amp, and what better match than the Atom AMP 2? The DAC offers both USB and optical inputs, which gives great flexibility, especially when switching between consoles and laptops. It also works flawlessly with macOS. Using the AMP 2, I finally heard the full potential of my IEMs — Truthear Hexa, Etymotic ER2XR, and Meze Alba. My audio interface couldn’t drive them as well, but the AMP 2 did the job beautifully. It can easily handle up to 300-ohm headphones (and I’m sure 600-ohm wouldn’t be a problem). The two gain stages are perfect for switching between IEMs and full-sized headphones. The AMP has both RCA and 3.5mm inputs, which I love — I often connect my DAP directly when I just want to enjoy music without turning on my PC. There’s also a pre-out for those using monitors, and the volume knob doubles as a power switch, which is a neat touch. Shipping was lightning fast: ordered on October 1st, delivered on October 5th — all the way to Asia! I also want to thank John Seaber and the JDS Labs team for their amazing customer service and help with the engraving. It turned out exactly as I wanted. Final thoughts: The Atom DAC 2 and Atom AMP 2 combo is everything I hoped for — clean, powerful, and thoughtfully designed. Huge thanks to the JDS Labs team for an incredible product and customer experience!

This is my first dedicated high quality audio setup, and after plenty of research I went with the Sennheiser HD 600 paired with the JDS Labs Atom Amp 2 and Atom DAC 2. All I can say is… wow. The jump in clarity when I added the Atom DAC 2 (using GSX 1000 as a DAC before) was immediately noticeable. Music and gaming now have excellent detail, separation, and definition, with just the right touch of character without coloring the sound too much. For anyone new to the hobby, I’d say the full Atom Stack is absolutely worth it. I honestly don’t see myself needing an upgrade anytime soon. What really sets JDS Labs apart, though, is their customer service. When my DAC arrived, the included USB-C to USB-A cable was missing. I emailed support after hours, not expecting a reply until the next day… but John got back to me within 20 minutes and made sure a replacement was shipped right away. That kind of responsiveness and care is rare, and it shows they stand behind their products. Between the performance of the Atom Stack and the outstanding support, JDS Labs has earned my trust. They’ll be my go-to for audio gear from now on

Great little dac. I’ve used this for about 2 years so far and it’s great. The sound is transparent and the build quality is excellent. Competes with those 3-4x the price.

I had this for 2 years now in my desktop stack and it’s still kicking. It drives my hd600 and 660s2 effortlessly in low gain setting. It does a good job scaling at higher volumes. It pairs well with any dac you throw at it. I won’t be getting rid of this anytime soon. It has one job to do and it does it so well at an affordable price.

This DAC/AMP Bundle does what it is supposed to do and does it well. I chose this Item because every expert Review that I read about it had nothing but praise about it when you consider the price to performance ratio. I also use Microsoft Copilot Pro for advice and this DAC/AMP BUNDLE was on the List. I was not disappointed by my decision to purchase this Stack.

I have had the bundle for about a week now and am very impressed. I've been a wannabe audiophile for many years and have come to the realization that some things are never meant to be. I love music and especially well recorded music. But over time I've been chasing this myth that expensive gear means better sounding music. Now I've never been fortunate enough to get my hands on mucho-dinero gear, but have had plenty of fine-sounding equipment and headphones. It wasn't until I decided to get a pair of cheap IEM's that threw a huge monkey wrench into my plans for achieving audiophile nirvana. The idea of having to have a $1000 set of headphones to bring a smile to my face was squashed by these very impressive chi-fi IEMs, the Simgot EW200. To think that for $40 I could have my jaw hit the floor as much as my $800 Audeze LCD-2C made me do is unheard of. Now I had sold those because they were a bit heavy for me and a tad too dark. So when I heard the EW200s, there was no going back. So after much research in finding a new amp and Dac to play with them, I came across JDS Labs. Now I was saving for a tube amp by Woo Audio, but I decided to forgo that purchase and tried the atom 2 and Dac 2 because I just got tired of the constant bouts of G.A.S (gear acquisition syndrome) and envying all these audiophiles who can plot out graphs and explain about things like timbre, Harmon curves, and THD. I thought to myself, why spend so much time trying to listen to gear and just enjoy good sounding music? And that's what I did. The amp and Dac are as transparent and quiet like all the reviews I've read. And they sound great...and have finally found my nirvana. I love this tiny set up and my music sounds fantastic. Audiophile? I dunno. But all I know is that you don't have to take a second mortgage out to find happiness. I'm just sitting back and actually listening to my music. Thank you JDS!

Of the few DACs I own, this one may be the best bang for the buck among the bunch. It’s no frills usability and neutral sound, along with stellar analog stage outputs, are so good, I bought a second for the garage to compliment the one in my office.

In my line of work, I strive to find the best equipment in terms of performance and value to provide to my customers. The Atom Amp 2 is a fantastic product that doesn't break the bank. Very happy with my purchases and will continue to order more! Much love, Dave McCusker Founder @ Zenthesia

I’ve had my Atom Amp 2 for about a week and a half now and I have loved it so much, I use it to listen to my vinyl records in my headphones and this device is fantastic for that, the setup was so easy too, just had to plug the audio cables from my turntable into the amp and connect my headphones to it and it worked flawlessly and only took 2 minutes to set up out of the box.

Amazing product and worked as expected, loved the [Atom Phono] especially as the EQ can be used separately and is not harsh.

Fantastico product by jds labs, I connect my Atom Amp 2 on my Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 250 ohm and I can ear everything it's wonderful! And on my stereo speakers M-Audio BX 3 with RCA balanced cable and obviously my dac focusrite solo 3rd with my micro phone Samson C-01 XLR

Upgraded from an older Magni unit to this and I'm very happy with it. Drives my headphones and bookshelfs very well.

so after alot of research I decided on the Atom 2 plus dac. Headphone amps are a minefield and the more you look into it the worse it becomes 🤯 I wanted decent gear to drive my hd600s, and with gain on , the Atom does a nice job. I think with both headphone and amp being of a similar signature, the hd650 will be better for me.

Very happy with the purchase. Looks great too.

I love my JDS Atom Amp. Simple to use, but the power, clarity, and precision is just top notch. I could not recommend a better ss for this price point. Get yourself one and don’t look back.

I'm not that big into audio, but this was a welcomed purchase, I do hear a difference of connecting my headphones to a DAC and a amp instead of to my computer.

Perfect product, nice finish, great fonctionnal quality, well priced. 10/10 would buy again

Drives my HIFIMAN Edition XS like a dream. Allows for great detail and clarity. Incredibly fast dispatch, even with the lovely custom engraving! Nice to buy from a company that really cares about its product.

I've been running my Edition XS and HD650 off my ifi Zen Dac V2 originally and have been rather underwhelmed. I then go my hands on an original Chord Hugo DAC and the detail was just night and day, but I still felt as though something was lacking in terms of power. After reading countless reviews of various options on the market, I settled on the Atom Amp 2 just to use for that extra power, and I am not disappointed at all. Perfectly paired with the little Chord Hugo. Sure, I was getting volume through the other solutions, but it was not controlled. Now, I'm listening to music that I grew up with, lots of 80s and 90s stuff and hearing things I've never heard before, at all volumes. The Edition XS is fully alive now. Any genre sounds incredible, from metal to classical, to Dubstep, anything sounds awesome. I live in South Africa and I was expecting to wait ages. Seriously, the guys at JDS are incredible, they processed my order immediately and I had the amp in a week, super stoked! This is faster than some local deliveries. Don't hesitate, just get it, you will LOVE it!

This amp definitely has enough power to drive HIFIMAN Edition XS and Dan Clark Closed RT planar, good clean sound!

“Just got the Atom Amp 2 and I’m seriously impressed. Super clean power, no noise floor, and it pairs beautifully with my DT 990 Pro 250Ω. Simple design but amazing performance—definitely worth it!”

Standby mode is supported only via USB input, and is not available via TOSLINK. That is not so good in my setup and it is not mentioned in your documentary …

I bought the Atom 2 amp/DAC combo for my Sennheiser HD600 headphones. Brought them to life. More detail, nice dynamics, fuller more involving presentation. These headphones are known for needing more juice to wake them up and the little Atom combo does the trick, giving them the push to be the classic headphones they are. Good purchase and good price.

Top quality

Got the Atom Amp 2 bundle to drive my Sennheiser HD 600's that I snagged recently and drives them perfectly, would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quality stack for desktop use. Shipped out very quickly and arrived on time, would do business with again for sure! Thank you JDS Labs!

Best for the price! Excellent upgrade for me.

Powers my hd600 great!

The purchase process was simple and the (international) delivery was very quick. The Atom 2 drives my HD 650 perfectly- no distortion at all and system sounds fantastic. My previous amp couldn’t drive the headphones without distorting slightly at my moderately loud listening level. I’m very pleased with this purchase.

Got this to drive Hifiman XS , excellent sound , I just use this with my Mac Laptop

Needed an amp to pair with sennheiser hd 6xx, i thought my goxlr would be enough for these but it wasnt found things way to queit, found these guys and the atom amp is extremely good, well built and brings out the total volume of the 6xx, couldn't be more happy

What I can say about JDS Labs is how safe I feel when using their products. The communication is friendly, the construction quality is excellent and most of all, JDS Labs is well known in the community for having an excellent track record in quality assurance. I don't know of a single case of any damage done to equipment while using JDS Labs hardware, and it makes me feel safe when using their products. This is very important for me. My only qualm was with the shipping - for my country the shipping was twice the price of the product so I wish they looked into other options for foreign customers. Otherwise excellent job, I'm very happy with my purchase!

The amp provides copious amounts of power to any pair of headphones you might have. The sound is very clean and the design is sleek without sacrificing functionality. The ability to add a decal is a sweet Plus.

Wide soundstage, pinpoint imaging and solid dynamics. Would give this combo ten stars if I could. One of the best values in audio.

This thing will do everything an amp at 3 times the price will do. Money isn't wasted on a fancy screen that you mostly ignore. Unless you're using it in a studio or something with ridiculous cable lengths balanced connections would also be a waste so you're not paying for that either with these. Nice you get to swap omp-aps, may try that sometime. Very pleased with the build, solid and with respected quality parts. I feel I've got everything I wanted. Spent a LOT of time running stuff through AI before I settled on these.

Baller asf

Bardzo dobry sprzęt, obsługa klienta niezawodna, szybka dostawa

This blows my previous DAC out of the water by a LOT! I'm very, very impressed by the quality and the price!

I recently purchased a JDS Atom DAC 2 for use as a USB DAC for one of my PiCorePlayers running on a Raspberry Pi 4. The receiver for this setup (Sony STR-ZA810ES) will play LPCM via HDMI, but not DSD audio. The Atom DAC two plays both very well. Overall, the sound quality is excellent and the build quality is great too. If you are planning to use this as a USB DAC I would highly recommend that you purchase a good quality USB A to C cable designed for audio use. (I purchased an Audio quest 'Forest' cable which works well).

I use a few different types of headphones for recording and mixing music. I recently added Sennheiser HD 650 to my setup, and my audio interface did not seem to be sending a strong enough signal on the headphone output. I added JDS Atom Amp 2 to my setup, and the sound quality on the new headphones, and also on my others, is greatly improved.

After nearly 2 weeks of owning both the Atom Amp 2 and Dac 2, I can safely say they are an excellent addition to my audio gear collection. What made the experience even better was their customer service! I had purchased the Dac 2 second hand, but the seller mistakingly gave me the 16V power adapter rather than the 15V. After contacting them they made sure to replace the 16V that came with my Amp 2 order with the 15V I needed. Highly recommend!

Sounds great. I'm no audiophile, I just bought it because I wanted a good quality DAC that I can connect via a USB hub to multiple computers. I use a single hub connected to 3 computers (personal mac, gaming pc, work laptop) and I can switch between each system through the hub. The DAC is connected to an amp that powers my speakers. Other devices I've tried draw power from the same USB port it uses for data and the audio has a lot of interference. The atom DAC 2 is perfect and has no issues with interference. The only two issues I have had that made it 4 stars instead of 5 are: 1) Very rarely the DAC just refuses to register with my PC or Mac after switching systems. This happened a couple of times in the last month. 2) On macs, you can't control the volume through the OS and so you can't control the volume from the keyboard either. I had to install a 3rd party tool (proxy audio device) as a workaround. I've read online that this happens with some DACs. Besides those issues, very happy with it and I would definitely consider other JDS labs products in the future. If I ever go back to powered bookshelf speakers I would very likely get the atom amp 2.

Absolutely insane quality and power. 10/10 would empty my wallet again. plus the free engraving is well worth the two seconds it takes to add.

I had an ODAC+O2, and another plain O2, from 2014. I thought I needed more power, and would like the benefit of a decade of updates to the electronics, so I bought this Atom Amp 2. It is very well built aesthetically and mechanically, though I think the Element line looks cooler. Many small audio appliances don't look and feel solid, this one does. And it completely changed the way I connect with my headphones. I had bought a Sennheiser HD650 some time back, and had tried it with various headphone amps, but wasn't happy. It used to sound muddy at healthy listening levels. I had concluded that that was what the HD650 was. I wasn't even happy with it played through the old O2. With this Atom Amp 2, I finally understood what an excellent headphone it is. I play it with high gain, volume control set to 1 o'clock. It needs a _lot_ of power to sound good and effortless at the same time, and this Amp 2 does wonders. I have also discovered the beauty of some of these new Chinese IEMs in the last year: Tanchjim, Moondrop, Truthear. I play them through the Amp 2, low gain, volume setting between 12 o'clock and 2 o'clock, and they sound amazing. In theory, they don't need the power of the Amp 2 to play well, but I've tried playing them with one or two very clean and well regarded (ASR reviewed) USB dongle DAC+amps, and found that I hit max volume on those dongles with most of these IEMs, playing many different albums. This clearly indicates that those dongles don't have enough drive. Therefore, overall, I'm really happy with the Atom Amp 2. I do not suffer from upgraditis, so this will be a keeper. One minor grouse: the power supply unit is a fairly large and heavy block, and hangs from a wall socket. It's too big and heavy for this -- I would have liked to see it as a desktop box with a metre-long mains cable going to the wall socket. Hope JDS Labs starts offering their power supply inventory in this format in future.

I’ve been testing the JDS Labs Atom Amp 2 extensively as part of a series of headphone amplifier comparisons for my YouTube channel SuonaBeneCosì, and I must say: this little amp is seriously impressive. The sound is clean, powerful, and incredibly well-controlled across the spectrum. It drives my Sennheiser HD560S with authority and precision, revealing microdetails while staying neutral and non-fatiguing. The gain switch and preamp output make it versatile enough for a variety of setups. Build quality is also excellent—minimalist but solid, with intuitive controls. If you’re looking for an amp that punches far above its price point, the Atom Amp 2 should be high on your list. I’ll be publishing a full comparison video soon on SuonaBeneCosì, featuring the Atom Amp 2 side by side with other popular amps in its range—stay tuned!

This improves upon the original Atom in power and build quality but most importantly, retains the clean, neutral and spacious sound of the original. I have owned quite a few dedicated high end headphones amplifiers, some 8x the price of the Atom 2 and this rivals all of them. Also, the customer service at JDS Labs is second to none. Keep doing what your doing A+ (A fully balanced Atom 2 with balanced inputs as a build option, would be the cherry on the cake!)

Atom Amp 2 est superbe.Fonctionne super bien. La gravure est magnifique. Livraison en France en quelques jours seulement sans aucun problème. Le son est clair et très bon. Merci

JDS is brand I've been following for years and finally I got a chance to put my hands on it. And wow. It's been such an incrredible experience end to end. John did not establish a brand only which sells products, he did build an experience by involving in every single step and by helping his customers. Thank you!

JDS is brand I've been following for years and finally I got a chance to put my hands on it. And wow. It's been such an incrredible experience end to end. John did not establish a brand only which sells products, he did build an experience by involving in every single step and by helping his customers. Thank you!

Simple to use , with all the options that I need & sounds great!

Bought myself an Atom Amp + Dac bundle. Everything arrived fast and works perfectly. I love them :)

I bought the OL Switcher first for my 32 Ohm Grado SR80X Headphones, and Logi powered stereo speakers. I didn't need a power amp since my desktop speakers are internally powered, and my headphones could run on line voltage. Then I bought the Atom Dac 2 to upgrade from my PC motherboard Dac. I have loved everything about it. The better Dac and physical switcher so I don't have to use Windows mixer to switch outputs, has been everything I wanted. I've been using these to explore music with Foobar2000 and ripping CDs, and even casually gaming and streaming video sounds cleaner, more powerful.

So I finally decided to upgrade my desktop audio and use the Yamaha HP-1 planar-magnetic headphones that I had purchased for $5 at an estate sale several years ago. They require more clean power than your typical headphones. After a few years of research, LOL, I purchased a JDS Labs Atom Amp 2. Really enjoying the upgrade from a small bluetooth speaker I had used with my iPhone. I was sold by the reviews saying that folks were blown away by their customer support. Example: https://www.reddit.com/.../jds_labs_customer_service_is.../ And bonus points to JDS Labs for this "We design, manufacture, and ship from our 8000 ft2 facility in Collinsville, IL" and "Our main facility handles all customer support, electronics R&D, machining, final assembly, and order fulfillment. Call us to schedule a tour!" A tour sounds like fun!

Honestly better than I ever predicted, highly recommended!

So simple to use (love the on/off via volume pot), and so enjoyable. Looks great too!

I've enjoyed my new Atom DAC 2 and found the engraving spot on. I paired it with an old JDS CMOYBB headphone amp.

Amazing products love the sound. Gaming for years was using creative and gaming headsets but i switched to a really great headphone and this amp combo . So impressed with your product built really well and sounds fantastic . Been seriously missing out on sound in games , videos and movies. Best part made in America. Super easy set .

I really enjoy the sound quality the Atom DAC 2 presents. Before I'd been listening using the dac in my AK SR25 MKII DAP and feeding it into my Atom Amp 2 and it sounded quite good. It uses a CIRRUS LOGIC CS43198 x2 (Dual DACs). Honestly I wasn't expecting a big improvement but there is to my ears a noticeable improvement in detail and spaciousness of the sound stage. At this price I am tickled!!

So let me start by saying I purchased the Atom Amp 2 and Atom Dac 2 stack. I got them because I was looking for something that did not hit the sound floor on the IEMS that I tend to use at my pc for music and gaming. The stack does not disappoint, it has plenty of power even for more power hungry headphones that i use on occasion. It is a clear clean signal, and i have yet to hear the sound floor. I do not see myself letting go of the stack for a very long time. I have one gripe that i am willing to overlook, it is not a 4.4mm balanced. You can hear the imbalance at lower volumes on the iems i use. It is the slightest of issues in my honest opinion. i just turn up the volume until i can no longer perceive it, which is still low as far as volume goes. Honestly that is my only complaint. JDS you guys did a smashing great job on this, can not wait to see what you cook up next!

Small, quiet, and visually cool looking (light ring around volume/on-off switch). Works great with my Oppo headphones. Very quiet. Also connected a wireless headphone using a Bluetooth transmitter adapter. Worked great. May eventually get another for my turntable. Highly recommended for those looking for an excellent headphone amp in this price range. My music is classical.

Just a quick suggestion to make this great product even better: add a small LED to the volume knob to show the current volume level in the dark.

I purchase the JDS Atom 2 Bundle because I was looking to do an upgrade to the audio on my PC and I was curious about testing a proper DAC Amp and this blew my mind, the sound is really nice and clean, as well as very loud with my IEM's, plenty of power for power demanding headphones. If you're looking for a pretty good audio setup without breaking the bank, this is the one for you !

Alright, so I wasn't really a headphone person before this. Like, at all. But I figured, hey, maybe a dedicated amp would make a difference? So I grabbed the JDS Labs Atom Amp 2 as my first one. Seriously, best decision. I already had the X-Duoo TA-26 tube preamp chilling here. Now I can actually use them together! I run the audio through the TA-26 first if I want that tube sound, and then the Atom 2 just gives it the clean power it needs. It's like my headphones woke up. Totally digging listening with headphones now. Yeah, definitely happy I got the Atom 2.

Purchased multiple amps and they have all been great. Absolutely the best value you can get in audio

I needed to move to headphones for Jazz and this combo works well with Sennheiser 6xx headphones. The support was awesome, got answer the same day and all works great!

used with my sennheiser hd 600s. beautiful. it's like god singing directly into my ears. my other $350 headphones don't reach the heights of sound that can be produced with the atom amp 2. my life has been ruined knowing that no matter what i listen to, it will never sound as good as my home setup now. as a downside, i have 0 cable management and this made everything 10x worse. i love that this comes with a physical dial as well (im very used to digital displays at this point, but i hate them all), and the custom engraving turned out great. i will say, as a linux user who will never return to windows (i can't stand not having the ability to change everything on my computer), it's very nice to see the support for linux users on the troubleshooting page!

I've tried amps that are 5x the cost of this and they don't even come close. This little fella packs a heck of a punch and will be my main driver for the foreseeable future.

Got the Atom 2 bundle, including the cables, Atom DAC 2, and Atom AMP 2. Had for two weeks so far. I am new to audio equipment and decided to buy this to pair with the HD490 Pro. So far, excellent performance and user experience. Packaging and shipping perfect, simple setup, brainless use. No drivers necessary. Both the units and the cables are incredibly well built. The knob, buttons, and connectors all feel quality. Beware this requires two chunky AC transformers, if that affects your purchasing. Instructions and support for this hardware online appear to be good if you have questions or are curious like I was. LED rings cannot be turned off when the amp and DAC are operating/are an integral part of the product. Well worth the buy in my opinion!

Got the Atom 2 bundle, including the cables, Atom DAC 2, and Atom AMP 2. Had for two weeks so far. I am new to audio equipment and decided to buy this to pair with the HD490 Pro. So far, excellent performance and user experience. Packaging and shipping perfect, simple setup, brainless use. No drivers necessary. Both the units and the cables are incredibly well built. The knob, buttons, and connectors all feel quality. Beware this requires two chunky AC transformers, if that affects your purchasing. Instructions and support for this hardware online appear to be good if you have questions or are curious like I was. LED rings cannot be turned off when the amp and DAC are operating/are an integral part of the product. Well worth the buy in my opinion!

I purchased Atom bundle and arya-stealth. I don't have much to say. The Atom bundle is a 10 out ot 10. It also improved my experience with sennheiser hd 560s and 600

Stack looks great on the desk. Operates as advertised, and will drive anything I have that I plug into it.

The Atom 2 amp/DAC stack delivers a clean, powerful, and highly transparent sound that punches well above its price range. Its minimalist design is sleek yet functional, making it an excellent addition to any desktop setup without taking up too much space. I was especially impressed by the low noise floor and how effortlessly it drives both sensitive IEMs and demanding headphones without distortion. The volume control feels smooth and precise, adding to the overall premium experience. it’s a fantastic choice for anyone looking for an affordable yet high-quality amp/DAC stack that excels in clarity and performance. It really is, from my personal perspective after trying it. I swear it doesn't disappoint.

These really do as great a job as any cable with one bonus. The bend memory feature makes for a very clean stack. Well worth the cost when getting the Atom stack.

I bought a Hifiman edition XS to use with mye 2024 MacBook Air. The sound was ok, but not impressive. The JDS stack made a huge difference to the sound! Lots of space, deep bass and magnificent vocals.

There's really no reason to review these guys make amazing stuff, can't wait for the Atom Amp 3, assuming they'll make it. Also the 3.5mm input on the back makes all my dongles sound amazing, tell everyone. Best endorsement is that all the reviewers that usually sell their gear keep their Atom Amp's for personal use. Hoary! Best 150ish I spent on an amp. Prob best SE amp for the money!

I've definitely liked them so far, but mine had a bit of a QC issue and the toggle button gets stuck occasionally. Also, the engraving instructions were quite confusing, and I ended up getting an inverted image. If I could suggest anything, displaying a preview of what the image could potentially look like before finalizing the purchase would be nice.

A very reasonable price, and it helped me connect the mixer and get the full performance of the headphones. I recommend it to everyone.

This little device gets the job done. Period. You could drop the 1/8 inch jack and just keep the 1/4 inch jack. As longs as it continues to interrupt the signal to external source.

Great sounding, no frills amp with plenty of power on tap that has easily pushes my current phones. This amp has me looking for new headphones to really put it to the test!

The JDS LABS Atom DAC 2 I paired with the Atom Amp 2 to replace an older Schiit Audio amp and DAC. Hookup was straight forward and the Qobuz app on my PC picked it up right away. Nice piece of equipment, well made and sounds great. I have to note one downside. The DAC will go into standby mode after 15 mintes, but not as a rule. I need to manually turn the unit off to not see the ON ring light. So far I would highly recommend.

As the title states I replaced an older Schiit Audio headphone amp with the JDS LABS Atom Amp 2. The purchase was based on an online review. It has a reasonable price point and works very well.

After a lot of research, I decided to purchase the Atom 2 DAC/AMP bundle from JDS Labs. I'm very impressed with the build quality and the clean, crisp sound I get from my recently acquired Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro X LE headphones is amazing. The quality you get for such a reasonable price is refreshing. I also can't say enough about the customer service response at JDS. John responded to my emails within the same day (even after hours)! To have such a quality product made in the USA and a company that is customer oriented is something to be admired and proud of. Thank you JDS!!

Great product!

I purchased this amp and was amazed with the performance is has! Glad I went this way. Strongly recommend JDS labs as it has the quality feel and sound I was looking for. Super loud and when I turn on the gain it is a performer to say the least. Needed something to be able to wear headphones with. Called them and said what I needed and said I was on the right path and purchased.

Initially only got the Element III for digital music, but added the Atom Amp 2 to my desk to start playing with vinyl. The Atom Amp works great, sounds great with all of my headphones. Only small complain is that I wish I also had the Atom DAC to lift the knob off my desk to make it easier to grab and rotate (but thats more of a me problem)

I purchased the amp with the Atom DAC 2. Got it to pair with my new headphones, the ATH-R70x Refine. This is a really good combo to my ears. The headphones are somewhat power hungry, and my old amp was struggling to get good volume out of them. Not a problem with the Atom. On the high gain setting it's too loud with the knob at 50%. I've listened to some very expensive gear that while it sounds amazing, my rig which cost about $650 total (amp, DAC, headphones) is close enough that I can't really see spending thousands of dollars to improve on it. The JDS gear just works, and punches way above it's weight in terms of value for your dollar. I'm very happy with it.

I am ecstatic about my DAC! After being impressed by the Atom 2 Amp, I ordered the DAC with custom artwork late Friday night. Despite an initial issue with the artwork, the DAC arrived on Wednesday morning with my original design. Both the DAC and Amp are impressive, especially given their affordability. The Atom gear has brought my headphones to life. Cheers to a great USA company!

I purchased the Atom 2 amp and it was shipped the next day. I am thoroughly impressed with the Amp. My old gear had to be turned up to almost max to power my Sundara's. I was disappointed with the well reviewed the staging and sound quality of Sundara's. The Atom 2 has brought them to life. The difference is remarkable. I was satisfied enough that I ordered the Atom 2 DAC a couple of days later. Cheers to JDS and John on showing other companies how it can be done. Oh did I mention the Amp was $129!

The JDS Labs Atom DAC 2 and Amp 2 bundle delivers an exceptionally clear and smooth sound, making it a fantastic choice for audiophiles and casual listeners alike. The setup is incredibly easy to use while offering remarkable depth and emotion in sound reproduction. Every note and detail shines through with pristine clarity, making for an immersive listening experience. Beyond the outstanding audio quality, the purchasing process is seamless, with fast and efficient shipping. JDS Labs ensures a hassle-free experience from start to finish. Given the incredible performance at such a reasonable price, this bundle is an absolute steal for anyone looking to elevate their audio setup. Highly recommended!

Very clean sound connected to my WiiM Pro as the streamer and my PS5 for gaming with Dan Clark Aeon Noire X. Paired with the Atom Amp 2 is a great match for genres like EDM, Classical, and most metal. Unit is small and takes very little space on my desktop so integration is seamless. Gaming is super simple, grab a UAC 1 fallback cable with the usb c adapter and your PS5 will recognize this as the Atom Dac. Lastly Jon and team are industry leading in customer service! I plan on saving up to buy the Element 4 at some point before summer ideally.

My first and last DAC. I love how it stacks with the Atom amp. I purchased the amp a while ago. Since there has been no major upgrades been made nor was there anything to improve upon. Thats a good sign for a product! One that will last a good while. I didn't hesitate much in ordering the DAC, though wish I had purchased it earlier. I use it with my Iphone 15. I don't listen to any audiophile worthy content, but it is most durable and reliable! I highly recommend one. God bless you!

I got my Atom Amp 2 in Ukraine. I'm using it with Fostex T60RP planars in 4.7x gain mode at 60% volume, and it's really loud. I'm even afraid to turn it up any further—I might go deaf... and that's considering that the Fostex T60RP can consume up to 3000 mW. The Atom Amp 2 handles them with ease. The best budget amplifier in its price range. Also, check out the engraving that JDS Labs did for me. My amplifier is now unique )) Now I regret not getting it with a DAC...

I purchased the Amp 2 and the DAC 2 together. Great combo. Plenty of power and resolution for my Hifiman Arya Organic and Sennheiser HD 560s Headphones. I have a Bluesound Node Nano attached via the USB and my LG TV via the Optical to the DAC 2. Both work very well with excellent clarity and a natural sound. The Amp 2 has tons of headroom pushing the Arya's or the Sennheiser's in low gain to the top of my desired listening levels at about 2 o'clock on the volume dial. Then there is high gain mode which offers a log of gain. Maybe if I some super hard to drive cans like susvara I would need that,. Great to have the option to push some hungry headphones if I need it. These JDS Labs units are exactly what is needed to enjoy some headphone listening. The price is very reasonable, they are compact, well made, sound fantastic! Engineered, machined and assembled in America. Should have great support if I ever need it.

Type shit. Ive got 2. Love em both.

This is my fourth DAC from JDS, and every one has been perfect. I now primarily use them instead of any sound cards in desktop and notebook computers. Computer > USB, them receiver or O2 headphone amp. The Atom DAC 2 works using a Windows 10 based on the XMOS. Used good troubleshooting advice from John Seaber, as usual!

I am very happy with the ATOM 2 AMP and DAC 2! The difference between the onboard audio on both my laptop and my desktop is enormous with the HD 6XX headphones, I hear details coming from all sides, it's amazing. In short, it's surrounding my ears from left, right, front, center, top, bottom, bottom-left, bottom-right etc., it's basically all-around. Especially if I listen on well recorded songs on tidal, it's almost as if the artist is singing close to me, just for me, it's so intimate! It's very enjoyable and fun. On bad recorded tracks, I can immediately tell if there's too much treble/air or bass or vocals or something just doesn't feel right. It's amazing! I just love the ATOM, words are not enough to describe how happy and thankful I am, first, that you guys exist and create such a beautiful masterpiece! I can't thank you enough and I mean it from the bottom of my heart! I will support you as much as I can, so that you continue to exist and create such wonderful equipment, no bullshit, just the real deal! I love you guys! <3

Price was outstanding, shipping was fast. No complaints about the Atom Dac + It suites my needs in a desktop setup. Using a Motorola mobile phone, Hiby music player app (which recognizes the JDS Atom dac +), Topping PA3s amplifier and a pair of Ascend Acoustics CBM-170 speakers in my computer room. Simple and satisfying.

I have never heard such quite sound form my turn table. No hum at all. Quality amp at an amazing low price.

The improvement in clarity on the low end was immediately noticeable compared to my previous DAC. I took advantage of the free engraving and the result came out great. Well worth the money.

I have two headphones (Ananda Stealth & Meze 109 Pro) that I've been listening to for a few years through an A&K SR25 MkII and thought they sounded wonderful, but I've often read that this DAP could be a little under powered for Planars, so I started my search for an external amp. After whittling my list down to Atom Amp2 and a comparably spec'd/priced Schiit model, I decided to go for the Atom Amp2 due to repeated reviews that had the Atom Amp2 edging out the similar priced Schiit's, ifi's, or any other. Also this amp has both 1/4" & 4.4mm headphone outs which for me is good because I have a 4.4 balanced I really like so a win there. I know the 4.4 out on this amp isn't balanced but I like being able to use my better cable. Only have 10 hrs of listening in so far but right out of the box this amp sounds amazing with the Amanda's. (Not sure if this Amp benefits from burn in time or not, we'll see.) Wonderful soundstage and instrument layering and placement along with a fuller overall tonality. Not heavy by any means, just a bit richer. The bass is very well balanced and resolving, doesn't color or cover the rest of the music but is powerful when it's supposed to be. Very enjoyable! Not surprizingly, the 109 Pro, so far, hasn't changed the listening experience through the Atom Amp2, as opposed to just the SR25 MkII. Not surprising, because the 109 Pro is a VERY efficient dynamic driver headphone so it's pretty happy with much less power. By the way I'm using the SR25 MkII's line out to the Atom Amp2. Sometimes listening to files loaded into the SR 25 and then line out to the amp, sometimes listening from Qobuz on my Macbook, through the SR25 DAC then out to the Atom Amp2. And that's all I have to say about that. Highly recommend!

With plenty of clean power that will bring the best out of your headphones, dual switchable inputs, great build quality and a really nice lighted volume knob; you get an amp that can’t be beat for bargain bucks.

My fiancé bought me the Atom Amp 2 as a Christmas present, going so far as to create a custom logo for the case. Not only does it look incredible and feel high-quality to the touch, but it sounds amazing! I've been using a set of Drop x Hifiman HE-X4 headphones for several years, powering them exclusively off my laptop's headphone jack. I had read that they'd sound a lot better with a decent amp, but I didn't realize it would be this big of a difference! I completed the set with a JDS DAC and am loving the sound. Very happy with this setup, and glad to support my local audio gear company!

I love this product

This is a review of the Atom "stack," including the Amp 2. I upgraded from an Audioengine D1 and was not prepared for how big an upgrade it would be. The Atom makes everything sound 100x better: headphones, speakers, whatever you plug into it sounds like a new and much more expensive device. The sound is very rich and three-dimensional. I didn't know sound could be like this. Customer service was also responsive and excellent.

After much deliberation on a desktop amp, I decided to give the JSD Labs Atom Amp 2 a try, paring it with a Douk Audio P1 DAC/Amp. I have a set of beyerdynamics DT-770 Pro Limited Edition that I just couldn't get anything at my house to drive, including my 1000w Denon home theater amp. I don't use this stack for gaming, but more for to listening to music at my desktop while working from home. The P1 has Bluetooth, so I send audio from either my desktop Mac or my iPhone to it for listening purposes. I'm also a musician (bass/drums) and sometimes need to practice silent, so I run an audio line via RCA into the DAC. The problems was that the Douk P1 couldn't drive the DT-770's as well as I would've liked so, I decided to add a real amp to it while still maintaining a small footprint on my desk. The Atom Amp 2 seemed like a good choice but to confirm, I emailed JDS and John recommended it as well, suggesting that I pair it with the Atom DAC. After looking at a couple of other manufacturers, I decided to give the Atom Amp 2 a try and I'm very pleased with it. My DT-770s sound MUCH better. I need to experiment a bit more with this setup to get a cleaner sound but I feel confident the amp will deliver once I have everything tweaked. If I didn't need BT, I'd just order the Atom DAC but BT is important for my usage.

Sounds fantastic paired with my FIIO FT1. So way to set up.

10/10 performance per price point with unmatched levels of customer support for my other purchases with JDS

I've only owned a BT DAC+Amp dongle before, and though it sounds much better than the soundcard in my laptop, Atom DAC+ & Atom 2 take it to the next level. Test listening between the dongle and the stack using a busy track, I can tell how the stack fixes parts in the track that were muddy using the dongle. So far the stack sounds flawless to my ears, no complaints, other than having to deal with 2 gigantic power adapters I guess.

Absolutely love this stack addition to my setup. Works perfectly with my desktop speakers and iems.

The team at JDS offer an unprecedented level of customer service. The Atom stack (AMP + DAC) is a fantastic bit of kit, aesthetically pleasing and matches, and sometimes even outperforms some of the more ‘premium’ amp/DAC stacks/combos that I’ve used in the past. John has answered the countless number of questions that I’ve had, and even offered to send out a replacement DAC following some jitter issues I was experiencing via optical (thankfully resolved with a software update, which John once again helped with). JDS have a customer for life. I couldn’t recommend these guys highly enough.

The Atom Amp 2 delivers loads of clear, clean power and a pure, uncolored (but not harsh or clinical) sound. American made with excellent build quality, and it looks great on my desk! I have enjoyed my Atom Amp 2 daily for the past 8 months. It is fantastic and an incredible bargain. Don't let the "audiophile" elites fool you. You don't need to spend $500 or $1000 for amazing sound.

I received it super fast even though it comes from the United States and I am in France. Little gem that fits all headphones due to its very low impedance. The sound is super satisfying! I recommend it!

It's super clean, has more than enough power for anything I'd ever plug into it, and it's built to last. What else do I need to say? JDS Labs has practically legendary service at this point and the quality is really all you'd ever need at an affordable price. Just buy it.

JDS Labs Atom Amp/dac (2nd Gen) Having used the original JDS Labs Atom amp/dac stack for years, I can confidently say the Atom Amp/dac (2nd Gen) takes everything great about the first version and improves it in every possible way. If you’re familiar with the original Atom, you know it was already an exceptional piece of hardware, offering clean, transparent amplification at a fantastic value. The Atom Amp 2 builds on this foundation, delivering a more refined and polished listening experience.
Build Quality and Design
The design remains minimalistic and functional, but with slight upgrades that make it even more user-friendly. The volume knob feels smoother and more precise, and the overall build exudes quality. It’s compact and stackable, pairing perfectly with the JDS Labs Atom DAC 2 to form a clean, stylish audio setup.
Performance
The performance of the Atom Amp 2 is where it truly shines. It retains the exceptional transparency of the original Atom but with even lower noise and distortion levels. JDS Labs has pushed the limits of what you can achieve in this price range, providing audiophile-grade sound quality that rivals amps costing significantly more. Whether you’re driving sensitive IEMs or high-impedance headphones, the Atom Amp 2 handles it effortlessly, offering a neutral, distortion-free sound signature.
Value
At its price point, the Atom Amp/dac stack is an absolute steal. It delivers performance that punches well above its weight class, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to upgrade their audio setup without breaking the bank.
Final Thoughts
The JDS Labs Atom Amp/dac stack is an amazing piece of equipment that perfectly balances affordability, quality, and performance. If you loved the original Atom like I did, the Amp 2 will blow you away with its subtle but impactful upgrades. It’s a must-have for anyone seeking a transparent, powerful, and reliable headphone amplifier. The Atom Amp 2 is worth every penny.

I purchased this amp to drive my DT 990 Pro’s and this amp works wonderfully! The product feels very solid and definitely no software needed to install. Thank goodness. Many other products require proprietary software that often crashes my games or even my computer. Over time, the software goes out of date and you are left dealing with issues. I can see this product lasting a very long time. Thank you JDS Labs for not making amps dependent on software installation in order to function.

I was struggling with lots of noise when I was using the headphone jack on my powered speakers, I was convinced the issue was my turntable or phono pre-amp. After purchasing the Atom Amp 2 and setting it up, I was blown away when I realized even with the volume turned up with no music playing, all I had was dead silence. My issue was stemming from (or at least made much worse by) whatever amplifier was built into my speakers. I really didn't expect a dedicated headphone amp to help this much, but it did and I'm very happy! It's also extremely powerful, I barely have to turn the volume knob up to hear everything at a comfortable volume on my 64ohm headphones.

I purchased the Atom Amp 2 to replace an aged Atom 1 that I cooked, and may I say, the housing construction switch from polymer to aluminum is a massive boon. The new volume rheostat and knob is very pleasant, however, I wish there was a toggle switch for power instead of an "off position" in the rheostat.

Until now I've been using my headphones all wrong. Now that I have a proper stack, music has never sounded better and I don't know why I didn't pull the trigger before. Looks nice but more importantly, sounds fantastic! Very happy with this impulse buy.

I was somewhat disappointed in my DT1770 Pro headphones until hooking them up to the Atom 2 Stack. I’m hearing sounds and instruments I’ve never noticed before in songs I’ve listened to hundreds of times. Exceeds my expectations tenfold.

Good clean sound at all volume levels. Build quality is top notch. volume knob is the perfect size and shape, easy for me to grab on to and use. FIIO K11 volume was annoying and way too shallow to get a hold of. Pre outs have a good output level and work well with my Audioengine speakers. The FIIO K11 was too quiet, This amp matches it in sound quality to my ears, but is better made and has better ergonomics. Pre outs are louder and more useful on this amp. I switched to this amp after a few months because the FIIO K11 developed a channel imbalance that got worse over time.

Have the system powering a Audio technical Ath-Adx 5000 headphones (the setup has plenty of power)

The amp works very well for my Senheisser HD600. I can't imagine any headphone in this price range can do a better job than the JDS LABS Atom Amp 2.

I love this thing! It drives all of my headphones easily in low gain (Audeze LCD-XC, DCA Aeon RT, Sennheiser HD 6XX). The metal case feels nice and stable, and I love the aesthetics. The volume knob is a nice size and feels very smooth. I love that the power switch is integrated into the knob. The free engraving looks great! Nitpicks? I might like the headphone jack to be farther from the volume knob, and a lower/negative gain setting might be nice for IEMs (although there was still enough play for me when I tried some of my own IEMs, so I consider it a non-issue, really). Other than that, this amp is about as close to perfect as I could ask for. Terrific value. 5 stars easy.

The DAC is simply superb. I use it connected to my Atom Amp 2 powering Beyerdynamic DT770 Prox Ex LE and the sound is crystal clear with a big sound stage. The customer service and fast delivery from JDS is exemplary. Highly recommended.

Have it hooked up to my TV via optical cable and it gives a punchy and detailed sound. When using headphones I have it connected to my Atom Amp 2 and I’m getting superb results from my Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro X LE The customer service and fast shipping is another bonus. Great company to deal with and great products

Definitely spiffed up my little dot III’s already stellar sound quality. First thing I fired up was some John Williams- Theme (From Jurassic Park) and boy did it give me the goodbumps when the bridge came along. Would definitely purchases more equipment from JDS Labs. I’m also running some NOS Motorolla 6ak5s through some Hifiman sundaras

I have been really enjoying using my new JDS Atom Amp 2 the last few weeks. Form/Factor is really good and the light around the gain knob is perfect. Shape of the case and it's layout is well designed and is virtually silent in operation. Can we get a recognition of the channel balance of this amp and the fact attention is paid to getting consistent potentiometers that are checked ! That is very important to me and JDS gets my respect for getting that done. I contacted the support line for a couple of questions and was answered like immediately. Received product well packed and quickly. Plus it is affordable

I don't believe in altering the sound signature of iems or headphones, the JDS Atom Dac 2 perfectly reflects this, sounds transparent and uncoloured.

The JDS Atom Amp 2 is a power beast for the price, brings out the best of the HD6XX dynamic drivers, transparent, clean and powerful.

Such a great DAC. I have it playing audio flawlessly from my Switch and PS5 going to my main amp. The engraving is such a cool touch as well. 
But best of all might just be the speedy customer service. 
This company sets the bar high for sure especially being such an affordable product for what you get.

I bought the Atom 2 DAC and Amp combo to go along with my new HifiMan Ananda Nano. What a pairing, I must say! The Atom 2 has so much more headroom to power even more demanding headphones, so I'm covered for future headphone upgrades too. At this price point (or even +$200), I don't think there's any make or model that can rival the Atom 2 line.

Purchased Atom 2 stack recently (really wanted element 3 boosted but was outside of my budget). Atom 2 DAC/AMP are phenomenal quality especially for the price. The stack drives my headphones flawlessly, easy to use and the sound is very clean (not a hint of noise even on high gain and sensitive headphones). When I had questions John was very quick to reply and very helpful. I purchased from JDS Labs directly (shipping to Canada was quick and I received the products in perfect/new condition). I highly recommend JDS Labs products to all my friends, family and gaming buddies. Great quality products all around and 5 star customer service.

I did an unhealthy amount of research before always circling back to the JDS Atom 2 stack every time. It has all the features anyone would ever need in a desktop Amp/DAC stack. One of the unique features the Atom Amp has over the competition is multiple analog inputs which was an important thing for me, allows the DAC and my turntable to be switched with just a press of a button. You'd be hard pressed to find another stack capable of an additional input, and a lot of combo amp/dacs don't even have any analog inputs. The DAC 2 works so seamlessly with MAC and Windows 11, requiring no additional drivers, it just works at its full 32 bit 384khz capability from the first plug in of the USB cord. one of the main selling point to me was the volume knob size, so many devices skimp on this important aspect of the interaction between the amp and user. JDS selected an outstanding potentiometer with the perfect rotational resistance combined with the dimensions of the knob create an enjoyable experience. As far as the actual performance. it exceeded expectations with its natural sound. increasable output, and ease of use. JDS made a customer for life.

I recently purchased the Atom DAC 2 and have found it to work excellent as a USB sound card for Windows PC. There were no drivers to install, and it works flawlessly. I also use it as the DAC for my music streamer so the button on the front of the Atom DAC 2 is an easy way to switch back and forth between PC and Streamer. Originally, I tested the Atom DAC 2 in my Home Theater setup and found the Atom to be very accurate. My setup makes it easy to tell DAC’s apart, but the Atom and my Home Theater Receiver were nearly indistinguishable. I like that the Atom is to the same accuracy as my “Elite” Home Theater. I like it so much; I bought a second one for my work PC.

Ok so this is my first dac/amp stack and the first foray into "audiophile" desktop equipment and i must say it is fantastic, music through my dt880 pro 250 ohms has never sounded better, and the fact that you can get free custom engraving is the icing on the cake, great service from a great company.

I'm using the Atom 2 to drive my 300 ohm Sennheiser HD 6XXX headphones. I could eke by without it, but the Atom now does most of the heavy lifting. I'm still working on adjusting the volume of the source unit with the volume on the Atom and how it all relates to the gain. I am very happy with the results so far!

I bought the JDS Atom 2 Bundle, I am very happy with my purchase, I simply have no complaints.

These were the first items I've bought from JDS and their shipping was very rapid. Customs here in the UK made a bit of a meal of releasing them so they got held up for a few extra days. First impression upon unpacking was that they're high quality items for their price, very solid feeling and nicely finished. The units were bought to use on my desk at work. They replaced an iBasso DC06 dac from the (android) phone and an O2 amp being used with a much larger than supplied transformer. Headphones are 64ohm Sennheiser HD280PRO (need robustness rather than ultimate sound quality). The sound quality improvement over the old setup was immediately obvious, and it continued to improve over the next few hours of use. The units run nicely warm; I have them arranged dac over amp for convenience, but that has the useful side effect of keeping the dac physicaly warm when it switches off after not being used for a while. The usual source is USB from the phone but I have also used the optical S/PDIF input and it's just as good. Overall very pleased with them.

Metal case, better knob design, led ring around the knob, 4.4mm balanced wiring socket, twice the power and transient overhead, in addition to all the original features of AtomAmp+. Most importantly - analog power supply with outboard big/beefy AC mains transformer = No Noise radiation. I have sent switcher psu headphone amps to audio prison for the crime of noise pollution and interference with my radio gear.

The product works as advertised, if you want consistent sound across all devices then this is a good choice.

Awesome stack, especially for the price.

Sadly, this was not my first headphone amp. This is a clearly superior product. It’s hard to believe these can be purchased for 129.00. This amp drives my hd 650’s with ease. Kudos JDS.

I have used the atom AMP 2 and DAC 2 with my Meze 109 Pro for a couple months and must say I absolutely love it, really brings out the detail in music, and all in all is a great fit since the sound on the 109 is balanced, but a bit on the warmer side. All in all a great combo and more than enough power to drive my headset.

The thing is completely transparent and I've never had an issue with it. Literally no reason to upgrade after having one.

The sound coming thru the DAC is good. However, I was getting a lot of dropouts when connecting to the optical toslink output on my tv (short moments of missing audio, super annoying). I found the guthub repo with the cli tool and an article to downgrade the software. After that the dropouts are gone. I think the software binary was for ATOM DAC+, not 2 though. Please let me know which software would be best for ATOM DAC 2!

Im not a professional when it comes to audio, however it takes care of my beyerdynamic DT 990 headset perfectly.

This DAC offers true, simple, USB C connectivity to an iPhone 15 Pro Max. I have not had to worry about using the right USB C cable as long as the cable supports data transfer.

I bought The Element in 2018, and I decided to try the new Atom 2 Stack. And to simply put it, it drives everything I have in my collection. It’s transparent, it’s simple, it scales well with many headphones. If you want something American-built and American-engineered, this is it. The Atom 2 Stack. The engraving is a nice touch, too.

I didn’t know how underpowered my headphones were until i tried these. Great value and customizable. Definitely recommend

Wonderful product and a fantastic company. John is the man! I have to deduct one star because my LEDs don’t match in color or brightness and it annoys my OCD. But otherwise perfect!

I purchased the Atom DAC 2 to upgrade my desktop audio. I was using the headphone out from my PC as an input to a pair of older powered speakers. Now I’m using a usb output from the PC to the Adam DAC 2. Then from the DAC to a RSL iA255.1 desktop integrated amp. The completed setup is a big step up from what I had before. Sounds really great.

If you are on the fence on this stack, just pull the trigger if this is your budget or really anything from a dac amp or stack standpoint below 600-700. You get a wonderful clean sound, excellent power and small footprint. This can even be used bedside if you really wanted as an affordable option for any headphone or iem( because both sound great and clean). Not a flavored Dac, very transparent so do keep that in mind.

This amp is my favorite below $500 amp, sounded great with my Modhouse Argon and Hifiman planar headphones as well as sennhieser HD600. Small footprint and solid build, highly recommended!

This is the first Atom 2 amplifier I've purchased, having bought an Atom 1 some 5 years ago. This new setup is for my son, who is taking his first steps in composition, and is using the amplifier with JDS Labs' DAC 2, and a pair of Beyerdynamic DT880 headphones. Both of us are very pleased with the results, which deliver far and away the best computer-audio experience we've tried.

Sound quality is way above what I expected at this price range. Great customer service. Made a couple of phone calls to JDS and someone always answered promptly and were very helpful. Highly recommend JDS products.

The Atom 2 can push my planars at higher volumes with subjectively better/cleaner sound compared to the Topping L30. I'm not hyping night and day difference, but I use the Atom 2 exclusively now.

I am very happy with the Atom Amp 2. I use it as a pre-amp for a Carver Amplifier and Revel bookshelf speakers. It sounds clean and distortion free and it needs very little from the volume knob to get loud. It feels well-made and I love the small footprint and small price tag. I only wish I knew I could use a headphone amplifier in this way sooner. I would have bought it a long time ago.

I started using the atom amp2 as a preamp with a small Schiit power amp, and it worked wonderfully (you can even switch between 2 sources, which is cool for such a small device) After a while I got the Sennheiser hd650 and the amp2 drives them easily, it gets a really nice sound with lots of bass.

I bought the atom dac2 when I realized that my wiim mini did not have a proper dac, so I now I connect it via optical to the atom and from there I use rca to my amp. Really happy with it (the improvement in sound quality is clear specially when playing loud) Also: great customer service, for EU-customers like myself as well.

I've been listening to my new [Atom 2] stack for the majority of the evening and wow, you and your team did a fantastic job with the new gear! The audible refinements you have managed to achieve is noticeable coming from my Element 2.

New atom2 arrived. Wow, just wow. The aluminum enclosure really makes a world of difference, so sleek. I LOVE IT. Thank you again

First, received my atom 2 bundle the other day after reading rave reviews online and ordering. They did not disappoint! I love this stack and my open back hifimans more than I ever thought I could.

I am new to the audio market and was recommended to buy the Atom Series 2 (Amp and DAC) by a close friend. I have received your products, and I am quite pleased with the amazing quality of it. It sounds like I'm in an actual studio while using it with my 80-ohm headset. 

I have received the Atom 2 stack today and I absolutely love it.

Just a short note to say that I got the Atom and I’ve never heard my HD600 sing like this before! Sounds amazing! I’m now a fan of JDS Labs for life. 

Wow. That’s all I can say with what I’ve heard so far today. My orrder got here in 48 hours and it sounds fantastic. You run an impressive operation. Thanks again, I’ll be singing your praises to everyone I know. 

I just received my atom 2 stack and I had to drop you a line to say this is just absolutely mental! The quality of this little stack is just beyond anything I was expecting. Just perfectly clean balanced sound. Thank you so much for developing this product as it has truly brightened my day. Listening with a pair of Grado’s and I haven’t stopped smiling.

Just want to say I am SUPER happy with my new Atom DAC 2 and Atom Amp 2. I've never owned a DAC or a headphone amp before. Totally blown away at the sound quality coming out of my speakers and headphones. Also great results pre-amping my Marantz receiver. Very pleased to upgrade my audio experience for a reasonable cost. Thanks!
 

Got the Atom DAC 2 and it feels amazing compared to my OG Amp which flexes and creaks like a toy.