Will hifiberry dac2 HD be compatible in the future

[Robert_Taylor]

Volumio 3 Issues?
The Hifiberry DAC2 HD sounded so good before it became unusable this year. Is there any hope of seeing a fix for it this year?

Robert

[Wheaten]

The fix is not with Volumio but with Hifiberry.
Please post the output of:
cat /boot/config.txt

Try if adding dtparam=i2c_arm_baudrate=1000000 to /boot/userconfig.txt will solve the issues

[Robert_Taylor]

Thanks, I’ll try it.
Robert

[Expert]

I also have the same set up.
I have been using HiFiBerry DAC2 HD for over 3 years and now I find out that there is a compatibility issue.
So thats why it stoped wprking and I threw it in the garbage and bought a WiiM pro plus.
As far as I am concerned Volumio has reached the end of the line.

[Paultsio]

Hello Expert,

I fully agree with you, and after so many issues with Volumio/Hifiberry HD2 dac, I also decided to say ‘goodbye’ to the DIY Volumio/Dacs.
Are you happy with the Wii pro plus (“what hifi” magazine was very positive about it) ?

I’m thinking of waiting for the Wii Ultra which will be released Q4 2024 (or Eversolo)

Best regards

[Expert]

Hi

Sad about Volumio but they failed to support their customers.

I was a great RPi advocate but without an effective Volumio Alternative, WiiM pro plus fills the void.

It works well, no issues, straight out of the box.

It is the new generation, with no dependency on flakey 3rd party software.

Bonne chance.

[balbuze]

@Expert

Sad about Volumio but they failed to support their customers.

For HIFFIBERRY DAC2 HD, this is not a failure on the part of Volumio…

@Expert

WiiM pro plus fills the void.

It works well, no issues, straight out of the box.

probably a good HW. But you don’t use your DAC… No complain about this?

@Expert

It is the new generation, with no dependency on flakey 3rd party software.

yes, but if the manufacturer stop support or adding features…

@Expert

Bonne chance.

Bonne chance too! And you are still welcome

[Paultsio]

Installed the Wiim Ultra. Great sound (better than Hifiberry Dac 2HD or Boss Allo with linear power supply). Even a child can install the Wiim Ultra - it’s so easy. It was a nice time with Volumio - but much less ‘nice’ this year - too many issues. Bye-bye Hifiberry and Volumio

[nerd]

Facts:

WiiM is closed hardware and works OOTB, however Volumio Motivo is superior in every and each way (my personal opinion for that matter).
When comparing apples with pears please take into the consideration that Volumio devs are working on bringing latest kernel and build solving issues with and beyond HiFiBerry DAC2 HD. Perhaps engaging with testing will produce better outcome:

Volumio 3 Beta test: Raspberry Pi with kernel 6.6

Dear Volumionauts, In order to support latest Raspberry Pi 5 2GB hardware, DSI screens, I2C audio, it is necessary to upgrade the kernel and corresponding firmware. As such, being mindful of the change affecting all Raspberry Pi devices we need to test the change thoroughly. Prepared Volumio 3 Beta test for this is available in our TEST release channel. You can do an OTA update to this version. How to BETA test: The new versions will require you to set-up your device in TEST MODE: Type you…

Directions taken by community members are their private views, expressed freely, where

@Expert

Sad about Volumio but they failed to support their customers.

is what I am a part of, hence disagree.

Kind Regards,

[Wheaten]

A bit sour to read that people start to compare a DYI open source distribution, with multiple SBC’s and even more combinations of HAT’s and DACS to a item with fixed HW, which can be precise tailored.
If you want to compare WiiM to Volumio, do this versus a Primo, Rivo, Motivo or Integro.