TDA1387 x8 DAC HAT

*** KITs and finished goods available ***

Introduction:

  • This is a DIY I2S DAC HAT for Raspberry Pi. Without the need for USB / COAXIAL / TOSLINK signal conversion, this DAC is driven by the I2S signal pins from Raspberry Pi directly, simple yet effective.
  • TDA1387 is a 16-bit multibit DAC. Although this DAC was introduced in the 90’s but the sound quality can beat most of the modern DAC with proper design.
  • The components of this DAC HAT are carefully selected and of high quality. With proper power supply, this DAC HAT sounds warm, transparent, musical, rich, detailed, relaxed, and analogue. The bass response is surprisingly deep and punchy.
  • This DAC HAT can work with Raspberry Pi alone and is natively compatible with STEALTH V3. LPS is recommended when used with Raspberry Pi alone.
  • Select HifiBerry as the output device under the device setting.

Changes of ProtoDAC V2:

  • Power filtering changed from LC to CLC
  • Upgraded to Nichicon MUSE caps
  • Upgraded RCA sockets
  • Smaller PCB footprint

Specification:
-Accepts 16/24/32 bits*, 44.1kHz ~ 384kHz
-Output Level: 2Vpp
*Only the most significant 16bits are processed, other bits are truncated.

Disclaimer:
-TDA1387 is an very old IC and not in fabrication anymore. The TDA1387 IC on the module is either from old stock or disassembled. Although the module is sample checked, the quality cannot be gurranteed. Refund of this IC module is not accepted if it is found faulty upon arrival. Please consider buying the basic kit without TDA1387 if you do not accept this clause.

Price Options:
-Complete kit (TDA1387 included): HKD700
-Basic kit (TDA1387 excluded): HKD650
-Finished good (TDA1387 included): HKD830

YouTube demo:


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Hi Vincent,
these are the price for your ProtoDAC V2 right?
What about the GI Version - are you selling this too?

Thanks, jens

Hi Jens,

I do have the GI Edition and please see the price options below. I think you already have the two versions?

Price Options:
-Complete kit (TDA1387 included): HKD800
-Basic kit (TDA1387 excluded): HKD750
-Finished good (TDA1387 included): HKD930

thanks. i found the GI version a tick better in terms of sound and recommended this version to a friend as a DIY Dac. regards.

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Thanks for recommending it to your friend.

Hi
where is it possible to buy this Mac ?

Please PM me with your city so that I can provide a quote to you including shipping fee. Thanks.

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