The Pi - DAC PRO is an outstanding audiophile DAC designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi. It comes with Phono (RCA), Headphone (3.5mm) outputs and supports Balanced / Differential output, perfect for studio or home - studio use with XLR. The package includes PCB spacers and screws. It plugs directly onto Raspberry Pi A+/B+/2/3. No soldering or modification of your Raspberry Pi is required, and you can enjoy Full HD audio in just minutes. Based on the Texas Instruments PCM5242 DAC, a more advanced version than the pcm5122, it offers balanced output, a better Signal to Noise Ratio, and lower THD. With built - in Linux drivers in Raspbian, no kernel recompilation is needed, and it's supported by all regular audio software. The Pi - DAC PRO also has a built - in headphone amplifier, providing an all - in - one Full HD audio experience for headphone users. Volume is hardware - based and under software control, shared with Line Out. Its Differential / Balanced output allows long - cable connections to studio equipment or powered speakers. You can even run a disco, radio station, or home studio from your Raspberry Pi! It's a fully HAT - compliant Raspberry Pi expansion board with EEPROM support. Key features include Full - HD audio up to 24 - bit/192kHz playback, integrated hardware volume control, a high - quality headphone amplifier, class - leading audio performance (114db SNR and - 94db THD), an audiophile TI Burr Brown 32 - bit/384kHz DAC, advanced ESD protection, and more. It uses digital I2S audio signals to reduce CPU load and is powered by the Raspberry Pi, needing no external power. It has industry - standard Phono/RCA connectors and balanced output on the PCB, along with a built - in mini DSP. It's fully built and tested and designed and manufactured in the UK. Note that the Balanced output requires you to provide two 3 - pin headers yourself, and if used with the Pi - AMP+, an additional 2x5 pin header must be soldered.
Using the Pi - DAC PRO is really easy. First, simply plug it directly onto your Raspberry Pi A+/B+/2/3. There's no need to solder or make any modifications to your Raspberry Pi. After plugging it in, it'll be ready to use in minutes. You can connect your headphones to the 3.5mm jack or use the Phono (RCA) connectors for other audio devices. If you want to use the balanced output, you'll need to provide the two 3 - pin headers yourself. When using it with the Pi - AMP+, you'll have to solder an additional 2x5 pin header. For maintenance, keep it in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Since it's powered by the Raspberry Pi, you don't need to worry about an external power source. And as it has advanced ESD protection, it's quite durable, but still handle it gently to prevent any physical damage.
