# DAC sabre Audiophonics **URL:** \ **Category:** DACs\ **Created:** [December 22, 2019, 9:17am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513 "2019-12-22T09:17:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ADVolumio01](https://community.volumio.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/6f9a4e/32.png) [@ADVolumio01](https://community.volumio.com/u/ADVolumio01)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2019, 9:17am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/1 "2019-12-22T09:17:42Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Josh2000](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/josh2000/32/347_2.png) [@Josh2000](https://community.volumio.com/u/Josh2000)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2019, 10:14am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/2 "2019-12-22T10:14:37Z")
Hi ADVolumio01, I wonder why this question didn’t come up earlier here on the forum. It is NOT officially supported - but it works 😃 This means you have to alter 1 file, which is leading to loosing possibility to do an OTA upgrade of Volumio as for now (December 2019) I did not test the KALI edition but the normal one - should not make a difference. The trick is to add 1 line to the “dacs.json” file. The driver is already integrated. (Should be very easy for the Volumio team to integrate it…) If you want to give it a go send me a PM - i don’t want to publish the hack here as long as i’m not sure the Volumio team wants to have it integrated. For the others - we are talking about these i2s dacs: The one i successfully tested is: [https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/dac-and-interfaces-for-raspberry-pi/audiophonics-dac-i-sabre-es9038q2m-raspberry-pi-i2s-spdif-pcm-dsd-micro-usb-power-supply-p-14011.html](https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/dac-and-interfaces-for-raspberry-pi/audiophonics-dac-i-sabre-es9038q2m-raspberry-pi-i2s-spdif-pcm-dsd-micro-usb-power-supply-p-14011.html) The KALI edition: [https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/dac-and-interfaces-for-raspberry-pi/audiophonics-dac-i-sabre-es9038q2m-kali-edition-raspberry-pi-i2s-spdif-pcm-dsd-p-12811.html](https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/dac-and-interfaces-for-raspberry-pi/audiophonics-dac-i-sabre-es9038q2m-kali-edition-raspberry-pi-i2s-spdif-pcm-dsd-p-12811.html) Best Regards Josef ---
**Author:** ![ADVolumio01](https://community.volumio.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/6f9a4e/32.png) [@ADVolumio01](https://community.volumio.com/u/ADVolumio01)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/3 "2019-12-22T15:03:53Z")
😃😃😃 Hi, thanks … I will replay you by mail. Hi Josef, sorry but this is my first time in this forum, how can I contact you in PM? ---
**Author:** ![gkkpch](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/gkkpch/32/17306_2.png) [@gkkpch](https://community.volumio.com/u/gkkpch)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2019, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/4 "2019-12-23T18:01:28Z")
> [@Josh2000](#): > > Hi ADVolumio01, > … > This means you have to alter 1 file, which is leading to loosing possibility to do an OTA upgrade of Volumio as for now (December 2019) > > I did not test the KALI edition but the normal one - should not make a difference. > > The trick is to add 1 line to the “dacs.json” file. > The driver is already integrated. > (Should be very easy for the Volumio team to integrate it…) > > If you want to give it a go send me a PM - i don’t want to publish the hack here as long as i’m not sure the Volumio team wants to have it integrated… In case this only needs a line for the dacs.json file, then I see no problem with supporting it as long as the identification string (sound card name) does not clash with an existing one (which you have tested and obviously did not). Can you send us the line? (Might not be integrated immediately because of the upcoming holidays) ---
**Author:** ![Josh2000](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/josh2000/32/347_2.png) [@Josh2000](https://community.volumio.com/u/Josh2000)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2019, 9:13am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/5 "2019-12-25T09:13:55Z")
Hi gkkpch, That sounds great 😃😃😃 . No worries, i will be patient. Have a relaxed christmas and a good new year. The line that needs to be added is: ```auto {"id":"audiophonics-es9028q2m-dac","name":"Audiophonics I-Sabre ES9028Q2M","overlay":"i-sabre-q2m","alsanum":"1","mixer":"Digital","modules":"","script":"","needsreboot":"yes"}, ``` Even if it is called ES9028q2m it also works with the ES9038q2m without distortion or other issues. Also the volume control is working. Best Regards Josef ---
**Author:** ![VolumioDaniele](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/volumiodaniele/32/7121_2.png) [@VolumioDaniele](https://community.volumio.com/u/VolumioDaniele)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/6 "2019-12-28T21:06:29Z")
Hi Josef, I purchased the AUDIOPHONICS DAC I-Saber ES9038Q2M Raspberry Pi / I2S & SPDIF / PCM DSD Could you tell me the changes to make in order to manage it with Volumio? Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![gkkpch](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/gkkpch/32/17306_2.png) [@gkkpch](https://community.volumio.com/u/gkkpch)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2019, 12:03am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/7 "2019-12-30T00:03:46Z")
just read the whole post, it is in there. come back when you’re stuck ---
**Author:** ![Josh2000](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/josh2000/32/347_2.png) [@Josh2000](https://community.volumio.com/u/Josh2000)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2019, 2:04am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/8 "2019-12-30T02:04:43Z")
Hi, maybe it helps to know the path to the dacs.json file for a quick and dirty fix - ( for the non linux gurus like me - it would 😃 ) Take care - you will loose OTA update functionality with that as long as it isn’t integrated into the official build ! ```auto /volumio/app/plugins/system_controller/i2s_dacs/dacs.json ``` Otherwise please wait for the new version that will be available after the “christmas/new year” chilling phase. Also - i understand - the community has now little time during the free days to test something 😉 Thank you gkkpch for considering to integrate this. Best Regards and thank you all Josef ---
**Author:** ![VolumioDaniele](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/volumiodaniele/32/7121_2.png) [@VolumioDaniele](https://community.volumio.com/u/VolumioDaniele)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/9 "2019-12-31T17:37:38Z")
Thanks to both, sorry for the pressing request. I will receive the DAC in the next few days and I wanted to test it immediately. if it doesn’t work with Volumio I wanted to return it and I don’t have much time. I just need to know if it’s worth waiting for, hoping that it will work sooner or later. Thank you. PS: sorry for my english. ---
**Author:** ![Josh2000](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/josh2000/32/347_2.png) [@Josh2000](https://community.volumio.com/u/Josh2000)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/10 "2019-12-31T21:56:21Z")
Sure it will work ---
**Author:** ![VolumioDaniele](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/volumiodaniele/32/7121_2.png) [@VolumioDaniele](https://community.volumio.com/u/VolumioDaniele)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2020, 9:38am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/11 "2020-01-01T09:38:31Z")
Thanks Josep ---
**Author:** ![VolumioDaniele](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/volumiodaniele/32/7121_2.png) [@VolumioDaniele](https://community.volumio.com/u/VolumioDaniele)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/12 "2020-01-03T17:31:24Z")
Hi Josef, I am not expert in the Linux system. I have insert the sd card in the Ubuntu PC and I found 3 folders but not the folder app. What have I to do? Where can I find the file dacs.json? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Josh2000](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/josh2000/32/347_2.png) [@Josh2000](https://community.volumio.com/u/Josh2000)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/13 "2020-01-03T21:42:57Z")
Hi VolumioDaniele, It‘s easier. Just leave your Volumio device running In your browser go to [ip-address of your device]/dev and enable ssh access Ssh to your device and cd /volumio/app/plugins/system\_controller/i2s\_dacs Sudo nano dacs.json Insert the line mentioned above Save and exit Reboot Choose the Sabre dac in the web ui Reboot Enloy listening 😃 Best Regards Josef ---
**Author:** ![ADVolumio01](https://community.volumio.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/6f9a4e/32.png) [@ADVolumio01](https://community.volumio.com/u/ADVolumio01)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2020, 11:37am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/14 "2020-01-05T11:37:40Z")
Hi Josep, sorry but I don’t understand. This system is by me very unknown. Can you tell me every step? Thanks and sorry. ---
**Author:** ![ADVolumio01](https://community.volumio.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/6f9a4e/32.png) [@ADVolumio01](https://community.volumio.com/u/ADVolumio01)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2020, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/15 "2020-01-07T13:18:20Z")
> [@gkkpch](#): > > > [@Josh2000](#): > > > > Hi ADVolumio01, > > … > > This means you have to alter 1 file, which is leading to loosing possibility to do an OTA upgrade of Volumio as for now (December 2019) > > > > I did not test the KALI edition but the normal one - should not make a difference. > > > > The trick is to add 1 line to the “dacs.json” file. > > The driver is already integrated. > > (Should be very easy for the Volumio team to integrate it…) > > > > If you want to give it a go send me a PM - i don’t want to publish the hack here as long as i’m not sure the Volumio team wants to have it integrated… > > In case this only needs a line for the dacs.json file, then I see no problem with supporting it as long as the identification string (sound card name) does not clash with an existing one (which you have tested and obviously did not). > Can you send us the line? > (Might not be integrated immediately because of the upcoming holidays) ---
**Author:** ![Josh2000](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/josh2000/32/347_2.png) [@Josh2000](https://community.volumio.com/u/Josh2000)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/16 "2020-01-07T19:03:16Z")
Hi ADvolumio01, Even if you did only post quotes without any question - i’d like to help you - but - i need to know where to start. What system do you use to deploy - Windows, Mac, Linux ? Where do you get stuck with it ? - opening a ssh session, editing the dacs.json file ? Tell me more about your setup and skills. Best Regards Josef Let’s hope the “vacation mode” of the dev team will not last too long for us hungry users 😃 ---
**Author:** ![VolumioDaniele](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/volumiodaniele/32/7121_2.png) [@VolumioDaniele](https://community.volumio.com/u/VolumioDaniele)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/17 "2020-01-12T20:57:57Z")
Hi Josef, in the browser (Windows 10) I insert the ip address/dev and I enter in the “page” … I enable SSH and write “/volumio/app/…/i2s\_dacs/dacs.json”. The system gives me an http address that I insert in the browser. After long time it opens a freezed window and I can not do anything. In this windows I don’t find the list of supported dacs. If you can help me, I will be very happy. Thanks a lot. ---
**Author:** ![VolumioDaniele](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/volumiodaniele/32/7121_2.png) [@VolumioDaniele](https://community.volumio.com/u/VolumioDaniele)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/18 "2020-01-21T21:16:43Z")
> [@gkkpch](#): > > > [@Josh2000](#): > > > > Hi ADVolumio01, > > … > > This means you have to alter 1 file, which is leading to loosing possibility to do an OTA upgrade of Volumio as for now (December 2019) > > > > Hi gkkpch, any news about my question? > > I bought the Audiphonics Sabre 9038 … I would use it with Volumio. > > Can you help me? > > > > I did not test the KALI edition but the normal one - should not make a difference. > > > > The trick is to add 1 line to the “dacs.json” file. > > The driver is already integrated. > > (Should be very easy for the Volumio team to integrate it…) > > > > If you want to give it a go send me a PM - i don’t want to publish the hack here as long as i’m not sure the Volumio team wants to have it integrated… > > In case this only needs a line for the dacs.json file, then I see no problem with supporting it as long as the identification string (sound card name) does not clash with an existing one (which you have tested and obviously did not). > Can you send us the line? > (Might not be integrated immediately because of the upcoming holidays) ---
**Author:** ![VolumioDaniele](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/volumiodaniele/32/7121_2.png) [@VolumioDaniele](https://community.volumio.com/u/VolumioDaniele)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/19 "2020-02-23T15:18:23Z")
[quote=“VolumioDaniele”] [quote=“gkkpch”] [quote=“Josh2000”] Hi ADVolumio01, … This means you have to alter 1 file, which is leading to loosing possibility to do an OTA upgrade of Volumio as for now (December 2019) Hi team (gkkpch) , could you tell me if you are going to make the Audiophonics 9038 DAC usable? I would like to use Volumio, but if you don’t want to manage Audiphonics products, tell me that I’ll switch to another player. I’ve been waiting since December. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Josh2000](https://community.volumio.com/user_avatar/community.volumio.com/josh2000/32/347_2.png) [@Josh2000](https://community.volumio.com/u/Josh2000)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2020, 12:44am UTC](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513/20 "2020-02-24T00:44:03Z")
Hi VolumioDaniele, It’s not really complicated. Tell me where you got stuck to get further. Is it… - get an ssh connection to your device - how to edit the 1 file - save it and reboot ? Don’t expect the Volumio staff is fixing that in a short time, because this board unfortunately and simply is currently not supported - and they have to work on more important tickets… one way would be to stay patient gkkpch will integrate it one day, as he said the other way is to frickle around with getting 1 single additional text line into that linux config file - i am willing to help you. As i told you - i have got the same hat board in my test bench - and it is working - AND is sounding pretty well to me. I’m happy if i’m able to help - but please answer my 3 questions. Best Regards Josef [Next page](https://community.volumio.com/t/dac-sabre-audiophonics/11513.md?page=2)