This is the El Amp II+ Balanced model with balanced inputs (vs. RCA on the normal El Amp II+)
Barely used - powered on for under an hour then boxed up as I switched to a larger audio interface with amplified headphone outs.
Purchased in March of 2025 so it's still covered by JDS Labs' 2-year transferable warranty.
Summarized product description:
The EL Amp II+ is a precision-machined aluminum desktop headphone amp from JDS Labs, built to drive virtually any headphone with clean, high-power output. Dual gain settings (1.0x low, 4.73x high via RCA) handle everything from sensitive IEMs to demanding planars, and relay muting ensures completely silent startup — no pops or thumps.
Standout feature: mode button lets you toggle between the headphone output and RCA preamp outputs for powered speakers without swapping cables. Input options include standard RCA or balanced TRS, making it easy to pair with most DACs or audio interfaces.
Specs at a glance:
- SINAD: 119 dB @ 1kHz / 2VRMS
- SNR: 122 dB
- Max power: 1.3W @ 32Ω (standard), 2.3W @ 32Ω (boosted)
- Output impedance: <0.7Ω
- Headphone output: 6.35mm (1/4")
- Dimensions: 5.8 × 5.8 × 1.6 in / 17 oz
- Includes original 16VAC power adapter
This is a retired/discontinued model — no longer available new from JDS Labs.
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