Amplifiers

EL Amp II+

$249

In Stock

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EL Amp II+ can be built with Single-Ended RCA jacks (default), or with Balanced TRS Jacks.

RCA Jacks are the most common type of connection for desktop audio. If you are unsure, we recommend choosing the default. Gain is optimized for pairing with 2VRMS sources, such as the JDS Labs EL DAC II+.


Balanced TRS Jacks allow you to connect to any audio interface, DAC, or other source with Balanced TRS or XLR outputs. Gain is optimized for pairing with 4VRMS sources, such as the JDS Labs EL DAC II+ w/Balanced Output.

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Standard Power: 1.3W per channel of clean power. This is more than you will need to drive the vast majority of headphones on the market, including dynamic sets by Sennheiser, AKG, Beyerdynamic, and Focal, as well as most planars from Audeze, HiFiMan, ZMF, etc.

Boosted Power: Your amplifier will be assembled with quad output buffers. Output power is boosted to over 2.3W per channel @ 32 ohms, satisfying even the most demanding sets at extreme volumes.

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Simplified Audio, Re-engineered

We redesigned EL Amp to maximize your desktop audio experience. EL Amp II+ packs the performance you expect from JDS Labs into a precision machined aluminum chassis, with higher maximum power, and button activated preamp RCA outputs. Enjoy the comfortable knob and seamless transitions between your powered speakers and headphones! Now available with RCA or Balanced TRS Inputs.

Features

Preamp Outputs

EL Amp II+ provides preamp RCA outputs, so that you can control volume of your powered speakers.

Output Selection

The Mode button allows you to toggle between headphones and powered speakers. No need to disconnect cables!

Plentiful Power

With +/-15VDC rails and continuous clean power, EL Amp II+ drives all headphones on the market to extraordinary levels, from balanced armatures to planar magnetics. Think you need even more? Choose Boosted Power!

Dual Gain

Low gain of 1.0x is well suited to driving efficient IEMs, while High gain easily powers demanding full size sets.

Single-Ended or Balanced Input

We built EL Amp II+ around a rugged 6.35mm headphone output jack, actively discouraging pentaconn connectors. As for inputs, choose the default RCA jacks for use with most DACs, or select Balanced TRS jacks for pairing with audio interfaces and balanced DACs.

Relay Muting

Designed for desktop listening, EL Amp II+'s full relay muting eliminates pops and thumps during startup through both its headphone and preamp outputs.

Specifications

Amp Performance

  • Frequency Response 10Hz-20kHz +/- 0.02 dB 1.
  • SINAD @ 1kHz, 2VRMS (RCA) 119 dB
  • SINAD @ 1kHz, 4VRMS (TRS) > 114 dB
  • SINAD @ 1kHz, 50mV (RCA) 90 dB
  • IMD SMPTE -95 dB
  • Noise (20-20kHz) 1.99 μV
  • Crosstalk @ 10kHz -85 dB
  • SNR (20-20kHz) 122 dB
  • Dynamic Range (AES17) 120 dB
  • Output Impedance < 0.7 Ω
  • Channel Balance +/- 0.56 dB
  • Max Continuous Power, 600 Ω 160mW (9.8VRMS)
  • Max Continuous Power, 150 Ω 650 mW (9.8 VRMS)
  • Max Continuous Power, 32 Ω - Standard 1.3 W (6.53 VRMS)
  • Max Continuous Power, 32 Ω - Boosted 2.3W (8.68 VRMS)

Dimensions

  • Case Dimensions 5.8 x 5.8 x 1.6 in
  • Weight 17 oz

Connectivity

  • Headphone Output 6.35mm (1/4")
  • Analog Input RCA or Balanced TRS
  • Preamp-Output RCA

Configuration

  • Dual Gain (RCA) 1.0x and 4.73x
  • Dual Gain (TRS) 1.0x and 2.43x
  • Volume Potentiometer Taper Alps 15A
  • 1. All measurements are taken from the RCA Input edition of EL Amp II+ unless otherwise noted.

Packaged Items

  • EL Amp II+
  • 16VAC Power Adapter

Instructions & Guides

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