[Guide] List of I2S DACs for Raspberry Pi

Audio Gear DACs
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Hi Has anyone used this

http://www.suptronics.com/miniPCkits/x4000.html

For Use With

  • Raspberry Pi 1 Model B+/ 2 Model B / 3 Model B
    Operating System
  • Moode Audio Player - Supports X4000 HDMI audio and RPi i2s audio
  • OSMC - Supports X4000 HDMI audio
  • Openelec - Supports X4000 HDMI audio
  • Raspbian Jessie - Supports X4000 HDMI audio
  • Rune audio - Supports X4000 HDMI audio
  • Pi Core Player - To be tested

Key Features

  • High-quality ESS DAC for best sound quality
  • Use the ESS Technology flagship DAC chipset (ES9018K2M)
  • 127dB DNR -120dB THD+N
  • It can playback upto 384khz I2S/DSD256 with Raspberry Pi 3 (Over HDMI, Moode Player)
  • Used the Texas Instruments Burr-Brown OPA2604 low noise OP AMP
  • Used the ultralow phase noise 100MHz HiFi TCXO
  • Used the Texas Instruments ultra-low-noise voltage regulator
  • Gold-plated RCA connectors
  • Supports up to 1TB 2.5-inch SATA hard drives
  • Selectable HDMI audio or Raspberry Pi i2S audio
  • Supports SPDIF Optical Digital Audio
  • Supports HDMI high-bit-rate (HBR) audio
  • High quality video performance
  • 3.5mm analog stereo jack output
  • Allows you to split the audio stream from a HDMI signal
  • No HDMI output connection is required to receive audio at the analog and optical outputs
  • Connects directly to the Raspberry Pi - no additional cables needed
  • Can be used individually with only 3 wire I2S signal connected from other i2s interface
  • Powers the Raspberry Pi - no additional power supply
  • Easy DIY with Raspberry Pi

Specification

  • Power supply: +5Vdc +/-5%
  • Input Ports: 1 x HDMI
  • Three wire Raspberry Pi I2S Input (LRCK - GPIO19, BCK - GPIO18, DATA - GPIO21, GND)
  • Output Ports: 1 x HDMI, 2 x RCA connectors, 1 x 3.5mm Phone Jack + Optical
  • Analog audio output level: 2V RMS
  • Resolution/Sampling Rate: upto 32bit / 384KHz (ES9018K2M)
    upto 24bit / 192KHz (Raspberry Pi I2S)
    upto 24bit / 192KHz (Optical S/PDIF Audio)
  • Optical Audio Format: LPCM 2CH, Dolby Digital 2~5.1CH, and DTS 2~5.1CH
  • Size 85mm x 87mm

Power Supply Unit
(Optional Accessories)

  • AC 100 - 240V input ~50 / 60Hz, 5Vdc 4A output

  • With 2 snap-in plugs for North America (US) and Europe (EU)

  • DC Power Plug Size : 5.5*2.5mm
    Notes

  • For use with original power supply unit only

  • WARNING:
    DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR RASPBERRY PI VIA THE PI’s MICRO USB SOCKET.

  • Approx 3 seconds delay to turn on Raspberry Pi after power supplied.
    (The powerful HDMI audio processing chipset needs time to bootup)