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HEADPHONE OUTPUT MODE
RCA OUTPUT MODE
DIGITAL
INPUT
DAC
HEADPHONE
AMPLIFIER
AUDIO TO
HEADPHONES
RCA JACKS
(LINE-OUTPUT)
SPEAKERS
MUTE
USB
INPUT
DAC
HEADPHONE
AMPLIFIER
HEADPHONES
MUTE
RCA JACKS
(LINE-OUTPUT)
AUDIO TO
SPEAKERS
Connectivity
Inputs
Element III accepts digital input via USB or S/PDIF (optical). Press the volume knob to toggle
between input modes.
Outputs
Element III provides headphone output and RCA Preamp Outputs. Press the Headphone/RCA
button on the rear to toggle between output modes. Only one output is active at a time.
Volume is adjustable in either mode, and saved to memory for easy transitions.
Pressing an input or output button displays the current mode on the screen.
USB Cables
Element III ships with a 3ft (1m) USB Type A to Type B cable equipped with a ferrite core
for optimal jitter and noise rejection.
You may use a Type C to Type B cable to connect to Type C devices. Be sure to transfer the
detachable ferrite from your JDS Labs cable to your new cable. Use the exact same position
on the new cable.
