JS2SL vs JS5
The JS5's weight is 19 kg (42 lbs) against the JS2SL's 13 kg (29 lbs) and its height 125 mm against 105 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$13,900
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the JS2SL
The Jadis JS2SL (also written JS2 SL) is a high-end, single-chassis, tube-output digital-to-analog converter from French manufacturer Jadis. It combines an ESS Sabre ES9038PRO 32-bit HyperStream DAC platform with a fully balanced analog output stage using four ECC82 dual-triode valves. The internally housed power supply is physically separated from the processing circuitry, and the unit provides four digital inputs plus both balanced XLR and single-ended RCA analog outputs. Jadis states that the cathode-follower output stage can drive any preamplifier. Some older dealer material appears to conflate the current JS2 SL with earlier JS2 Mk IV versions using AKM conversion circuitry; the specifications below prioritize the current Jadis JS2 SL manufacturer listing.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DAC Chip
- ESS Sabre ES9038PRO
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- SPDIF on RCA, AES/EBU on XLR, TOSLINK / Optical ST, USB type B
- Analog Outputs
- RCA unbalanced, XLR balanced
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 290 × 105 × 460 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 13 kg (29 lbs)
Never published
- Power Specifications — the maker never published this. Checked 15 sources on 7 Sept 2026
- Analog Output — the maker never published this. Checked 15 sources on 7 Sept 2026
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions