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Jade 2

Name: ORB Jade 2
Brand: ORB

ORB

AmplifiersHeadphone AmplifiersDACs

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$1,799

About the Jade 2

The Orb Audio Jade 2 is a headphone amplifier with digital inputs and a DAC, featuring a hot-running single-ended Class-A output stage centered around the MUSES01 operational amplifier. It uses an AKM AK4396 24/192 DAC chip supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz input via coaxial and USB. The design is solid and well-made, with a simple, spartan internal layout optimized for sound quality. The amplifier delivers rated output power of 1100 mW into 16 ohms and 30 mW into 600 ohms, with low total harmonic distortion (<0.05%) and high signal-to-noise ratio (>107 dB). The front panel is elegantly designed with a precision-machined volume knob and a headphone jack positioned for convenience. It includes a 'comfort mode' which acts as a crossfeed to narrow the soundstage for a more natural listening experience. The Jade 2 is highly regarded for its pure, lively, and intense sound, making it suitable for audiophiles seeking a versatile and transparent headphone amplifier with integrated DAC functionality.

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