Premium Headset Cables for PS5 Way too many customers lost their minds trying to connect headsets through a maze of 3 adapters. One PS5 owner successfully connected his headset to his amp+DAC earlier this summer only to complain, “too many adapters!” I get it. We spent weeks experimenting with PS4s and PS5s in the office, […]
Category: Equipment Guides
Connecting a USB DAC to PS4 or PS5
Many have asked about PS5 support this week. The JDS Labs Element II and Atom DAC(+) are USB Audio Class 2 DACs (UAC2), and can be used with PS4 or PS5 by installing optional PS5 firmware and using a UAC1 Fallback cable. You are welcome to describe your firmware request in the Shipping Notes field […]
Chromecast Audio + DAC: Affordable HiFi Streaming Audio
Pairing Google’s Chromecast with a DAC During development of the JDS Labs OL & EL DACs, we went a little optical crazy around the office. You can see the results of some of these experiments in this post from last year. We received an email late last year from Erik, who mentioned that he uses […]
How to Connect a Headphone Amplifier to an Audio Interface
2023 Update: Check out EL Amp II+ Balanced, which is built for connecting to audio interfaces. The article below was originally composed in 2018 and explains how to connect audio interfaces to headphone amplifiers with other types of input jacks. We often hear from musicians and recording engineers who need to boost listening volume of […]
How to Connect a DAC to Powered Speakers, Xbox One, or PS4
Your DAC came with a basic setup guide and manual, but we regularly hear from owners with uncertainty. So we decided to sit down and play “Will it connect?” with some of our gear and share practical examples. For help connecting a DAC to your phone or tablet, please see How to Connect Android, iPad, or […]
OL DAC: The People’s Filter
Understanding some customers’ want for customization, we placed an Easter egg in OL DAC for you to filter the sound however you see fit! If you wish to experiment with the sound signature of your OL DAC, we left pads for a 3-position DIP switch on the PCBs, Omron Part# A6SN-3104. Ask for it when […]
How to Connect Android, iPad, or iPhone to a DAC
There are three basic requirements to connect a USB DAC to any Android or iDevice: Power: The DAC must not consume more power than the phone or tablet permits. Support: The phone or tablet must be able to stream digital audio over USB. Cables: You must use an appropriate cable for your device. Below we’ll […]