The IQaudIO Pi - DAC+ is a remarkable audio card designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi. It offers outstanding sonic performance and full - HD audio capabilities. With its built - in hardware volume control, you can easily adjust the sound. It also comes with a high - quality audiophile headphone amp, providing excellent sound for your headphones. This fully compliant Raspberry Pi HAT (A+/B+/2) board has a configuration EEPROM and cut - outs for the camera and screen. It uses the Raspberry Pi’s I2S digital audio signals, which significantly reduces CPU usage compared to USB audio cards, and no soldering is needed. The Pi - DAC+ is compatible with Raspberry Pi 3, 2, B+ & A+. It is fully built and tested in the UK. The output is through industry - standard Phono connectors (variable to 2v RMS), making it easy to connect to your existing Hi - Fi or sound system. The headphone connection is via a standard 3.5mm jack socket. It provides access to most of the Raspberry Pi I/O signals, allowing you to add additional peripherals like buttons, LEDs, etc. It also includes audio pin headers to connect to the Full - HD 2x20w Class D Pi - AMP+. You can use it with various operating systems to listen to internet radio, your digital music library, or streaming services like Spotify in magnificent audio quality. It supports 24 - bit / 192kHz file formats and can also handle lower - quality MP3s well. Key features include compliance with Raspberry Pi HAT (A+/B+/2), full - HD audio playback, integrated hardware volume control, a built - in high - quality headphone amplifier, class - leading audio performance, an audiophile DAC, advanced ESD protection, reduced CPU load, no external power requirement, industry - standard audio connectors, and being fully built and tested. Note that this product is the Pi - DAC+ alone without bolts, spacers, or headers, and we recommend pairing it with the Pibow Audio.
Using the IQaudIO Pi - DAC+ is easy. First, make sure your Raspberry Pi model (3, 2, B+ or A+) is compatible. Then, just place the Pi - DAC+ on top of your Raspberry Pi as it's a fully compliant HAT board, no soldering required. Connect it to your Hi - Fi or sound system using the industry - standard Phono connectors, or plug in your headphones via the 3.5mm jack socket. You can use operating systems like raw Linux, Volumio, etc. to play different types of audio. For adjusting the volume, use the built - in hardware volume control. When it comes to adding peripherals, use the available I/O signals to connect buttons, LEDs, etc. If you want to connect to the Full - HD 2x20w Class D Pi - AMP+, use the included audio pin headers. As for maintenance, keep it in a clean and dry place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Since it's powered by the Raspberry Pi, there's no need for an external power supply. Just make sure your Raspberry Pi is working properly. Note that this product comes without bolts, spacers, or headers, so if you need them, consider pairing it with the Pibow Audio.
