# Audio Gear **URL:** https://community.volumio.com/c/audio-gear/8.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.volumio.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.volumio.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.volumio.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Es9018K2M](https://community.volumio.com/t/es9018k2m/1119)
**Author:** [@Mkf](https://community.volumio.com/u/Mkf)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/es9018k2m/1119 "2025-04-15T13:20:57Z")
Diyinhk new dac “ES9018K2M XMOS DSD DXD 384kHz USB DAC with Bit-perfect volume control and SPDIF input” Anybody looking at this new one? Wondering if this will work with i2s without the Xmos? Is the spdif select and … --- ## [NuPrime DAC I2S](https://community.volumio.com/t/nuprime-dac-i2s/71958)
**Author:** [@Moondog](https://community.volumio.com/u/Moondog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 9:41am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/nuprime-dac-i2s/71958 "2025-04-15T09:41:44Z")
Hi, I’m very happy with my Rivo+, it’s a fantastic device, with a great sound. I currently have hooked it up to my amps internal DAC. Sounds great too, but now I’m looking at a second hand NuPrime DAC that does I2S. Th… --- ## [So excited, Volumio RIVO](https://community.volumio.com/t/so-excited-volumio-rivo/71754)
**Author:** [@backenst](https://community.volumio.com/u/backenst)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 4:09am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/so-excited-volumio-rivo/71754 "2025-04-09T04:09:39Z")
My Journey So, I have been a Volumio subscriber for about 5 years after my Techie friend said I should try Volumio with something called a Raspberry Pi. And boy was he correct. He bought me a Raspberry Pi 3b with so… --- ## [DAC turn off: have to reboot](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-turn-off-have-to-reboot/71767)
**Author:** [@Tecko](https://community.volumio.com/u/Tecko)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 8:57am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-turn-off-have-to-reboot/71767 "2025-04-02T08:57:36Z")
When I put my dac in standby I have to reboot volumio. It is with Creative Soundcard X5 and also when I use EversoloZ6. I use a intel NUC10. --- ## [Pifi DAC+ V2.0 and Volumio 2.246](https://community.volumio.com/t/pifi-dac-v2-0-and-volumio-2-246/6802)
**Author:** [@s3d](https://community.volumio.com/u/s3d)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/pifi-dac-v2-0-and-volumio-2-246/6802 "2025-03-24T22:05:51Z")
Hi all I cant get working the China PifiDac+ with Volumio 2.246. I use HifiBerry DAC Plus Output Device but nothing. Does it work with older Version of Volumio? Where can i download them? --- ## [Volumio Rivo the Eversolo killer](https://community.volumio.com/t/volumio-rivo-the-eversolo-killer/62899)
**Author:** [@gsegni](https://community.volumio.com/u/gsegni)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/volumio-rivo-the-eversolo-killer/62899 "2025-02-06T21:45:42Z")
Well done you guys, Rivo seems to be praised as the best streamer of 2023 (and not only!) and do even better than the praised Eversolo from China! That’s a news! --- ## [Volumio Rivo plus listening impressions](https://community.volumio.com/t/volumio-rivo-plus-listening-impressions/70421)
**Author:** [@TBM](https://community.volumio.com/u/TBM)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/volumio-rivo-plus-listening-impressions/70421 "2025-01-05T14:21:41Z")
Hi audiophiles! Anyone compared Rivo with Rivo Plus with the same powersupply and on the same hifi system? I have seen some Youtube reviews, but they don´t compare the two streamers… Looks like it is a nice upgrade on… --- ## [Pimoroni Dac Shim lineout no sound](https://community.volumio.com/t/pimoroni-dac-shim-lineout-no-sound/44272)
**Author:** [@Craig\_Chadwick](https://community.volumio.com/u/Craig_Chadwick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/pimoroni-dac-shim-lineout-no-sound/44272 "2024-12-28T13:12:00Z")
I have tried both hifibery and generic I2s DAC and nada. Anyone else tried to get this one to work? It was only 12 Euro so I am not too worried, just wanted to free up my good DAC. Any ideas appreciated. I know the chips… --- ## [System Upgrade - Pick for me?](https://community.volumio.com/t/system-upgrade-pick-for-me/70265)
**Author:** [@backenst](https://community.volumio.com/u/backenst)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/system-upgrade-pick-for-me/70265 "2024-12-19T23:03:32Z")
Audiophile Recommendation Solicited Looking to enhance my Volumio system and can do it in one of two ways. Choice 1) Replace my Volumio Raspberry Pi 5 set up with the new Volumio RIVO + streamer. This streamer would … --- ## [Best I2S DACS FOR RASPBERRY PI 3 B+](https://community.volumio.com/t/best-i2s-dacs-for-raspberry-pi-3-b/8257)
**Author:** [@Isaac78](https://community.volumio.com/u/Isaac78)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/best-i2s-dacs-for-raspberry-pi-3-b/8257 "2024-11-07T12:10:33Z")
Hi Guys, I’m looking for a quality dac that can improve the performance of my current setup. right now my setup is made up of raspberry pi 3 b + and hifiberry dac + pro. can you recommend another quality dac? what ar… --- ## [DAC / S/pdif Raspberry](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-s-pdif-raspberry/68929)
**Author:** [@Nedlund](https://community.volumio.com/u/Nedlund)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-s-pdif-raspberry/68929 "2024-09-30T19:28:35Z")
Hello I have the following Dac card Saber ES9038Q2M which is from Audiophonics, wondering if anyone here knows how to do it or what is needed to be able to run S/pdif from the dac card? --- ## [Why is the Volumio Rivo so expensive?](https://community.volumio.com/t/why-is-the-volumio-rivo-so-expensive/68483)
**Author:** [@Gr1ff](https://community.volumio.com/u/Gr1ff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/why-is-the-volumio-rivo-so-expensive/68483 "2024-09-23T13:14:16Z")
Hello all, I was poking around the website this afternoon, looking at the different prebuild players and I noticed that they are all (in my opinion) outrageously expensive. Not saying there isn’t a good reason for that…… --- ## [RPi 3b+ digital output](https://community.volumio.com/t/rpi-3b-digital-output/68088)
**Author:** [@noiselover](https://community.volumio.com/u/noiselover)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/rpi-3b-digital-output/68088 "2024-08-10T16:03:40Z")
At the moment I use Pi with Hifiberry DAC 2HD(w/ Burr-Brown DAC) and pass the analog signal to my Cambridge CXA60 amp. But the amp has it’s own DAC that is now circumvented by the Burr-Brown DAC from the Hifiberry HAT… --- ## [Look at my new linear powersupply from China](https://community.volumio.com/t/look-at-my-new-linear-powersupply-from-china/47870)
**Author:** [@Wheaten](https://community.volumio.com/u/Wheaten)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/look-at-my-new-linear-powersupply-from-china/47870 "2024-08-08T20:16:04Z")
Who can spot the differences. (warning, it’s difficult but there are some) Ordered: Received: Does anyone know where I need to connect the rPi? --- ## [Terra-Berry DAC2 Review](https://community.volumio.com/t/terra-berry-dac2-review/7093)
**Author:** [@jonners](https://community.volumio.com/u/jonners)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 11:32am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/terra-berry-dac2-review/7093 "2024-07-24T11:32:21Z")
This is the first part of my review of the TerraTechnos Terra-Berry DAC2 (to give it its full title). Michelangelo made an offer in the Forum to send one on loan for review, and I took it up. The DAC arrived in a small … --- ## [\[Guide\] List of I2S DACs for Raspberry Pi](https://community.volumio.com/t/guide-list-of-i2s-dacs-for-raspberry-pi/1015)
**Author:** [@Twerp](https://community.volumio.com/u/Twerp)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 6:18am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/guide-list-of-i2s-dacs-for-raspberry-pi/1015 "2024-06-27T06:18:25Z")
\[b\]I2S is definitely the way to go if you have a Raspberry Pi. No more stuttering, better sound quality (in theory) and free up a USB port! There’s a growing collection of I2S DACs for the Raspberry Pi, here are ones I… --- ## [Innomaker Dac Sounds is too quiet on rca jacks](https://community.volumio.com/t/innomaker-dac-sounds-is-too-quiet-on-rca-jacks/67108)
**Author:** [@Mat2](https://community.volumio.com/u/Mat2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/innomaker-dac-sounds-is-too-quiet-on-rca-jacks/67108 "2024-05-25T23:25:40Z")
Hi my innomaker dac sound is too quiet when conected to rca jack i tried raising volume as high it could go on my amplifer and still quiet is there a way that it could be fix because the sounds its only decent volume lev… --- ## [Raspberry + Kali + Allo Piano 1.1 dead due to shortcut](https://community.volumio.com/t/raspberry-kali-allo-piano-1-1-dead-due-to-shortcut/66663)
**Author:** [@statequieta](https://community.volumio.com/u/statequieta)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 10:45am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/raspberry-kali-allo-piano-1-1-dead-due-to-shortcut/66663 "2024-05-10T10:45:28Z")
I have a raspberry pi with kali reclocker and Allo Piano 1.1. This DAC was a very initial model they sold back in 2013?. Everything was working nice and smoothly, but yesterday I wanted to pack the whole system in a meta… --- ## [DAC sabre Audiophonics](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513)
**Author:** [@ADVolumio01](https://community.volumio.com/u/ADVolumio01)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 10:49am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513 "2024-04-26T10:49:47Z")
Hi all, I want to buy the DAC AUDIOPHONICS ES9038Q2M KALI EDITION DAC 32bit 768kHz / I2S & SPDIF Can you tell me if there are any problems with Volumio and Raspberry Pi 3 model B? Thanks. --- ## [Show Your Chassis - Show Your Case!](https://community.volumio.com/t/show-your-chassis-show-your-case/66557)
**Author:** [@benanders](https://community.volumio.com/u/benanders)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/show-your-chassis-show-your-case/66557 "2024-04-23T20:02:44Z")
There are many a “ use case ” - literally, chassis - for Volumio. Let’s have thread to show off, ‘er, showCASE, your Volumio box(es), hey? Hint: whichever case has the hardware running Volumio - that is your case to… --- ## [Rasberry Pi - external dac - integrated amp - share your configuration?](https://community.volumio.com/t/rasberry-pi-external-dac-integrated-amp-share-your-configuration/66046)
**Author:** [@backenst](https://community.volumio.com/u/backenst)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/rasberry-pi-external-dac-integrated-amp-share-your-configuration/66046 "2024-04-21T20:06:24Z")
Just really curious in people’s setups whereby they use Raspberry Pi streamer feeding an external dac and then feeding a full range amplifier stereo system. I will share mine and please share yours: Streamer: Rasb… --- ## [Best bang for $? Innomaker Hifi DAC Hat PCM5122](https://community.volumio.com/t/best-bang-for-innomaker-hifi-dac-hat-pcm5122/11807)
**Author:** [@vinylhead](https://community.volumio.com/u/vinylhead)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/best-bang-for-innomaker-hifi-dac-hat-pcm5122/11807 "2024-03-27T16:52:50Z")
I ordered and installed a PCM5122 based DAC to my Pi4 for 33USD. Called Innomaker Hifi DAC Hat. Installation was easy and works OK. I have it more than a month now. Stability - I play Paradise Radio FLAC stream for more … --- ## [miniDSP SHD streamer](https://community.volumio.com/t/minidsp-shd-streamer/56661)
**Author:** [@fpiekuta](https://community.volumio.com/u/fpiekuta)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 9:16am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/minidsp-shd-streamer/56661 "2024-03-15T09:16:15Z")
Hello; a question directed aspeccially to the Volumio support. I intend to buy miniDSP SHD streamer, so please confirm that OEM Volumio, pre-installed on mini DSP SHD, does not require Volumio subscription (Premium plan… --- ## [Volumio Rivo can stream to a DAC with integrated streamer renderer?](https://community.volumio.com/t/volumio-rivo-can-stream-to-a-dac-with-integrated-streamer-renderer/65460)
**Author:** [@pbarata](https://community.volumio.com/u/pbarata)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/volumio-rivo-can-stream-to-a-dac-with-integrated-streamer-renderer/65460 "2024-02-29T20:08:05Z")
Anyone can confirm if Volumio Rivo can send audio via the network to a Gustard DAC-R26 which has a integrated streamer renderer? --- ## [No Sound as IQAudio PRO is not recognized under 'aplay -', even after selection correct I2S DAC from volumio](https://community.volumio.com/t/no-sound-as-iqaudio-pro-is-not-recognized-under-aplay-even-after-selection-correct-i2s-dac-from-volumio/65265)
**Author:** [@yogeshgprasad](https://community.volumio.com/u/yogeshgprasad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/no-sound-as-iqaudio-pro-is-not-recognized-under-aplay-even-after-selection-correct-i2s-dac-from-volumio/65265 "2024-02-20T13:12:42Z")
New setup with Rasberry Pi4 (4GB) + IQAudio DAC Pro. -NoSound on IQAudion PRO DAC. Not getting listed by ‘aplay -l’. RasberryPi Inbuild DAC can play sound on Headphone jack. (When I2S off from Volumio) There was one o… --- ## [2 channel pre-amp for RPi into high end amp and speakers](https://community.volumio.com/t/2-channel-pre-amp-for-rpi-into-high-end-amp-and-speakers/65116)
**Author:** [@HollywoodPete](https://community.volumio.com/u/HollywoodPete)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/2-channel-pre-amp-for-rpi-into-high-end-amp-and-speakers/65116 "2024-02-01T22:35:51Z")
I have a nice amp, Cinepro 3k6, and nice speakers, Carver ALS-III. I installed Volumio on an RPi and connected it to my Outlaw Audio 990 via mini jack to RCA cables from the headphone jack to the CD analog input. The sou… --- ## [Use separate I2C volume controller with volumio](https://community.volumio.com/t/use-separate-i2c-volume-controller-with-volumio/3004)
**Author:** [@redguy](https://community.volumio.com/u/redguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/use-separate-i2c-volume-controller-with-volumio/3004 "2024-01-27T15:01:59Z")
Hi ! I have been using volumio in combination with a hifiberry DAC+ for a while now. I tried using both the hardware volume control on the hifiberry and software controlled volume, but neither impress me much… The ha… --- ## [YouTube links showing Raspberry Pi DACs and Projects](https://community.volumio.com/t/youtube-links-showing-raspberry-pi-dacs-and-projects/60367)
**Author:** [@paulliewallie](https://community.volumio.com/u/paulliewallie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/youtube-links-showing-raspberry-pi-dacs-and-projects/60367 "2024-01-07T18:15:19Z")
Add your link to your YouTube videos, of Raspberry Pi DACs and projects for us RaspPi-HiFi fans to see. --- ## [SMSL AD18 or Hifiberry Amp4?](https://community.volumio.com/t/smsl-ad18-or-hifiberry-amp4/64627)
**Author:** [@baretg](https://community.volumio.com/u/baretg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 9:24am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/smsl-ad18-or-hifiberry-amp4/64627 "2024-01-02T09:24:33Z")
Hello I am balancing between 2 installations: raspberry 4 + smsl AD18 connected with USB (I read this low price amp is great) or raspberry 4 + Hifiberry Amp4 which already includes a DAC as I understood any comment o… --- ## [Hifiberry BEOCREATE running with Volumio](https://community.volumio.com/t/hifiberry-beocreate-running-with-volumio/64478)
**Author:** [@Korniman-the-Rooky](https://community.volumio.com/u/Korniman-the-Rooky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 12:39am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/hifiberry-beocreate-running-with-volumio/64478 "2024-01-01T00:39:16Z")
Hi Folks, did some one has experience with DAC Hifiberry BEOCREATE running on Volumio 3 with Raspberry 4? I would like to buy this board as it has DSP and therefore can Run 2.1 I have some experience with Sigma Studio… [Previous page](https://community.volumio.com/c/audio-gear/8.md) [Next page](https://community.volumio.com/c/audio-gear/8.md?page=2)