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Michael | Aug. 19, 2015

Works perfectly!

For Pi-DigiAMP+ up to 2x35w PowerDAC for the Pi

I purchased this to drive two 8" speakers in my living room ceiling from a Raspberry Pi 2, and it was straightforward to hook up and get working. The only snag was using the stock Volumio image instead of the preconfigured image by IQaudIO, but that was easily sorted.

(I'm also looking forward to the release of Volumio 2 in October, and I hope IQaudIO will be ready with a preconfigured image for that one, as well.)

Nguyen Trong | Aug. 17, 2015

Toying audio

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

It is quite please to audition this card and appreciate it till tested same track with a $100 DVD player, found rather disappointed. Sound was less powerful and dynamic.

It was at its own position: a toying audio component.

Response from IQaudIO.com | Aug. 17, 2015

That's a shame. You will find that the audio quality benefits from good quality interconnects.

Gordon

Robert | Aug. 14, 2015

Pi-DAC+ audio card - perfect hifi addition to Pi

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

Installation dead easy as per documentation, card recognized immediately by Kodi and fully integrates with Kodi. Audio quality 10/10

Jakub | Aug. 6, 2015

Awesome DAC for RPi synth project!

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

Great sound this DAC delivers is hard to describe by words. One must hear it.
I've used it in my DIY Raspberry Pi 2 Synthesizer powered by SunVox Virtual Modular Music Studio project. Together with the pre-configured IQ Audio's Raspbian image (and slight overclock) I could get the latency down to 5ms! The sound is full and punchy. Absolute must if you want to do anything audio with RPi. Also the pin outs for master volume knob, L & R and headphones are very welcome feature of the DAC design. Also the support communication with the author was nice.

More info about the project:
http://www.warmplace.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=3733

And some photos here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHskgVj3e9

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Response from IQaudIO.com | Aug. 6, 2015

Awesome project which I have passed on to others via Twitter. Hope you don't mind. Glad you are enjoying it.

Emmanuel | July 31, 2015

excellent product

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

Easy to fit, nice box (a bit expensive though), excellent hardware support, excellent communication with the maker !

Marc | July 19, 2015

Bit fiddly to assemble, but great looking and functional

For Pi-CASE+ for Pi-DAC+ or Pi-DigiAMP+

If you have a Pi-DAC+ or similar product, you'll need this (unless you want to make your own case with cutouts for the audio connectors). I found it a little fiddly to assemble, but easy enough following the instructions included with the Pi-DAC+. Looks good when finished too so hard not to recommend!

John | July 13, 2015

Very good

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

I was on the lookout for a headphone amp as my amp doesn't have an output. I stumpled across this by accident, as I already use five raspberry pi 's for streaming audio and watching TV, I had already purchased the hifiberry digi plus to output to my dac, and was very happy with the sound.
On receiving this I set up a raspberry pi with OSMC and pointed it to my NAS drive connected it to my amp, I was very impressed with the quality of sound, but I love my Rega Dac and amp to much to replace it, but this does have an impressive sound very smooth.
I bought this as a headphone amp project as I've just had an operation and off work for a few weeks, I had already ordered AKG k550 headphones so using the Raspberry pi 2 with a wireless usb adapter I now have a high quality wireless headphone amp streaming music from my nas drive, the sound is way better than phone or tablet output, and using a mobile phone power bank, it plays for hours, maybe down the line I may purchase the Rega ear to match my hifi, but this is definitely impressive for the money Review Image

Jeffrey | July 9, 2015

Nice board, great service

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

This is a great alternative to buying a high end DAC for your stereo. We looked into all the options, but quickly decided on the DAC+. Service and shipping were fantastic. Here in about a week, questions quickly answered. The Texas Instruments documentation on the chipset is recommended reading, especially for understanding dsp modes.

We started with an updated raspbian image. We used mpd and a music collection of lossy and lossless mounted via cifs. Alsamixer and kernel version yield a mixer control of "Digital" as opposed to "PCM". Works great, sounds great...even on that old Sanyo 50w/ch integrated amp from the 80s, Bose headphones, or Soundlink Mini. We have modest hopes of eventually connecting this up to a pair of refoamed original Advents from '69 powered by a kit tube amp.

Currently using IQaudIO pre-configured Volumio 1.55 image since you get a nice webui. Don't run check updates though. We broke the webui. Otherwise, great out of the gate image for enjoying your DAC+.

Like many others, highly recommended... Great board and service.

Steven | July 9, 2015

Superb bit of kit.

For Pi-DigiAMP+ up to 2x35w PowerDAC for the Pi

I have this running with a raspberry pi2 and the volumio distribution. Works like a charm and sound is fantastic. I highly recommend it!

Stoyan | July 1, 2015

Probably the best audio equipment I've ever bought!

For Pi-DigiAMP+ up to 2x35w PowerDAC for the Pi

This nice DAC + Amplifier board makes the best money/performance network player ever!
Installed with Raspberry Pi 2 and Moode on sd card in minutes.
Sound quality is the same like much more expensive audio equipment.
Plays music from my home NAS and internet radio.
Works great with High-Res audio files up to 24/192.
I have 4 ohms speakers connected to PiDigiAMP+ and sound performance is great.
Tested with low-end speakers and bass is not so loud like with my high-end speakers.
Good job Gordon!
Thank you.

Jeremy | July 1, 2015

Ridiculously good amplifier for a $70 board

For Pi-AMP+ Class D amp for the Pi-DAC+ (up to 2x35w)

I've been using a Raspberry Pi with the IQAudIO DAC and Amp boards running Picoreplayer in my main living room stereo system for some weeks now. With speaker wires connected to the amp board via alligator clips, it sounds better than the collection of high end audio amplifiers I have in there. It may be that the lower damping factor caused by higher series resistance from the alligator clips boosts the lower midrange/upper bass where the system was a little lean, or it may just be that good an amplifier, but things sound great. This stack plus a pair of speakers and you have a one-box stereo system front end. Highly recommended.

Stoyan | July 1, 2015

Probably the best audio equipment I've ever bought!

For Pi-DigiAMP+ up to 2x35w PowerDAC for the Pi

This nice DAC + Amplifier board makes the best money/performance network player ever!
Installed with Raspberry Pi 2 and Moode on sd card in minutes.
Sound quality is the same like much more expensive audio equipment.
Plays music from my home NAS and internet radio.
Works great with High-Res audio files up to 24/192.
I have 4 ohms speakers connected to PiDigiAMP+ and sound performance is great.
This is small little gem which makes network and computer audio much more accessible and geeky.
Good job Gordon!
Thank you.

Jonas | June 8, 2015

A great sounding DAC with a prominent bass boost

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

A great sounding DAC at a great price! I normally listen to music through studio equipment that work well down to around 45 Hz. Switching out the source for a Pi2 and a Pi-DAC+ I notice a significant bass boost in the lower frequencies. Great, clear sound that goes well with headphones that struggle below 100Hz, but the bass is definitely on the stronger side when paried with a speakers that themselves are capable of good bass response.

David | May 31, 2015

Beautiful sound

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

I am using this card with a raspberry pi 2 in squeezebox replacements. One system feeds into a stereo amplifier or headphones, another has the AMP+ from IQaudio to drive a pair of speakers. Both systems are outstanding.

David | May 31, 2015

Sturdy case

For Pi-CASE+ for Pi-DAC+ or Pi-DigiAMP+

Sturdy with good access to all the ports that I use--principally the pi's USB and audio from the DAC+. Held together with 4 large heavy bolts. Good feet--doesn't slip around. Only problem was that I didn't take the SD card out of the pi while I was assembling it into the case and managed to break it--my bad. So take the SD card out while you assemble it and it's perfect.

Neil | May 31, 2015

Does what it says on the Case

For Pi-CASE+ for Pi-DAC+ or Pi-DigiAMP+

A very neat, well made case for the Raspberry Pi2 and iQaudio DAC+. All components were present and piecing it all together was very simple. Once constructed the casing is robust as the hardware fits snuggly inside without any space for "wobbles".

I'll be buying a second when the DAC+ are back in stock.

Dean | May 28, 2015

Great product, made my inner geek smile.

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

Loved the idea of the PiDAC from the moment I saw it, so I was über excited when it arrived.

Attached to Pi and loaded volumio, which wasn't quite so plug and play as I'd hoped but works well now (and I learned loads about configuring the Pi).

I have my PiDAC hooked up to my existing stereo amp and the sound quality is great. I'm playing stuff from my NAS drive and through Spotify and there's a noticeable improvement compared to playing through my iOS devices. I'm also loving that it works with Airplay.

The set-up is not quite as user friendly as SONOS f'sure but at less than £60 it's a great upgrade to my trusty old stereo separates, and it's definitely cheap enough to make me consider placing more around the house and one at my desk at work.

Massimo | May 27, 2015

Good product and good service for Tindie

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

I'm using it with Raspberry B+ and A+
The sound quality is perfect for both the Raspy and the cpu is generally below 45% with sampling and bitrate to max.
The new black version is stilish and it's perfect for the Raspberry A+ with the same dimension.
I'm satisfied with it and a ggod work done by Tindie

Ingo | May 27, 2015

Nice case with perfect fit

For Pi-CASE+ for Pi-DAC+ or Pi-DigiAMP+

I use this box with the DAC+ and the PI 2. All cuts fit perfect and the box is looking very good. A really must have for this small audio system!

Ingo | May 27, 2015

Great sound and easy installation

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

I have the Pi-DAC+ is running with a PI 2 and volumio. Install went out of the box and the sound quality is really amazing. I use it mostly with a Fidelio X2 headphone and it is a fun to listen. Really a nice product without any problems so far!

Mike | May 13, 2015

Brilliant Sound quality.

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

Absolutely brilliant sound quality that stands up proudly in comparison with my $4000 Naim DAC. Build a music streamer for $150.

Ian | March 26, 2015

A superb Pi card that gives full 24/192 HD audio

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

Used with a Raspberry Pi and a software build like Rune Audio, this card enables you to build a top quality HD music streamer/player. No soldering involved and all mounting hardware is supplied. It really couldn't be easier.

Dave | March 26, 2015

Great quality and easy to install

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

I bought this to replace the naff built-in audio-out on a Model A+. Installation and setup was simple and it works wonderfully with shairport-sync.

Francesco | March 2, 2015

Way better that you might imagine

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

I'm using this product in my main rig, after buying it following the recommendation of a fellow-member on a forum.
Despite te small cost, the result are way bigger that I anticipated.
I ended up selling my previous Dac costing 8-10 times more.
Now, using this together with a Raspberry Pi2, you can buy a very effective full streamer solution with a modest cost (say around 100£ + USB storage) that IMO can directly rivals ready-made solutions from well known brands at a fraction of the cost.

Peter | March 2, 2015

The sound quality is fantastic

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

Bought the IQAudio DAC+ and matching case to use with a Raspberry PI 2 to create an audiophile player. The intention was to test whether this combination would provide as good as or better quality playback from my collection of FLAC audio files than my present hifi seperates system. Replacing the Squeezebox Classic feeding into a reasonably hiqh quality DAC with this combination surpassed my expectations. Suffice to say that some of my older hifi is now to be sold.
I am using Volumio as the music manager but also want to use PiCorePlayer once a version for the Pi 2 is available. I will try both but I do like the Logitech Music Server backend as a way to unify delivery and cover art management. Time will tell on this one.
Overall the iQAudio DAC+ and matching case are excellent value for money and the DAC+ produces a wonderfully detailed, very open yet untiring sound.

Gregory | Feb. 28, 2015

Best headphone listening experience I have ever experienced

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

I purchased this product to produce a minimalist Squeezebox streaming device. My prior experience has been with a Squeezeboxed O2 Joggler connected to a FiiO Alpen headphone amplifier, My plan was to extend streaming to other rooms in the house. The Pi DAC+ HAT mated to a Raspberry Pi A+ seemed to fit the bill, so based on reviews I read on the web I took the plunge. This was also my first experience with Raspberry Pi, so getting pi-core player streaming over wi-fi was an interesting challenge with my basic Linux skills and only one USB port to play with.

I am more than happy with my purchase. I have been pleased with the Fiio, but the Pi DAC+ HAT is absolutely amazing when listening with my Sennheiser HD 598s. The sound-stage is very precise and the bass is tight and nicely extended compared to the FiiO. The HD598s are not known for their bass, but the PiDAC+ HAT complements them well producing a refined and engaging listening experience.

I have not used the unit extensively with speakers, so cannot pass judgement yet.

I have designed and printed a suitably minimalist case. it is available on Youmagine if anyone would like to make one.

https://www.youmagine.com/designs/iqaudio-pi-dac-case-for-a

Wing Hei | Feb. 28, 2015

Very nice product!

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

Easy to use, nice product with build in headphone amp. Just plug the dac to my pi2 and select it as output soundcard on volumio with a few clicks will work.
Shipping is fast also. Will definitely buy again in the future.

Wing Hei | Feb. 28, 2015

Very nice product!

For Pi-CASE+ for Pi-DAC+ or Pi-DigiAMP+

Easy to use, nice product with build in headphone amp. Just plug the dac to my pi2 and select it as output soundcard on volumio with a few clicks will work.
Shipping is fast also. Will definitely buy again in the future.

Darin | Feb. 27, 2015

Awesome products. Forms a super compact hifi stereo.

For Pi-AMP+ Class D amp for the Pi-DAC+ (up to 2x35w)

I just got the PI-DAC and AMP+ in and setup, and I am really impressed with this thing. There are many different TPA3116 amplifier designs out there, but none of the others are made into a RPI hat that stacks and back powers the DAC and PI. I am using the 60W 15V power supply, right now, but want to try this 19.5V 130W smps soon as 19V seems to be the sweet spot with these TI chips. My only complaint is that shipping took a little bit longer then expected, but if I were to guess that was due to the snow storms up north and the USPS. It would be nice to have a fed ex or ups option instead of USPS for the states. The only trouble Ive had is really just being unfamiliar with terminal. I am using volumio right now, and otherwise it is very easy to setup and use as well. I couldn't get the gpio to latch signal for the unmute the other day and just jumpered pin 9, but again its been some time since I used terminal for much of anything. This is turning into one of the coolest stereos I have build. Thanks Gordon. The box in the picture is going to house everything once I get it finished. Review Image

Darin | Feb. 27, 2015

Excellent DAC

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

The DAC comes ready to use, and it works flawlessly. I will buy more of these. Hardware volume control is nice, and It was easy as pie to get this working in volumio. Review Image

Clément | Feb. 26, 2015

DAC de grande qualité

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

Très bon DAC, au son aéré et dynamique. Je l'utilise avec volumio qui l'a reconnu immédiatement.
L'envoie s'est fait rapidement et il en va de même pour l'acheminement vers la france.
Je le recommande vivement.

Benedick | Feb. 16, 2015

Excellent sound quality, easy set-up

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

The IQaudIO PiDAC+ is excellent. Very easy to install, hardware and software. I also recommend IQaudIO.com Pi-CASE+. If you want to use your Raspberry Pi to output HiFI quality sound this is the DAC to buy. I Have two of them!

Andreas | Feb. 15, 2015

Stable case with a good quality

For Pi-CASE+ for Pi-DAC+ or Pi-DigiAMP+

Case is fine for me - now I have a good looking piCore RaspPi player with my HiFi devices! A recommendation for all HiFi enthusiasts!

Andreas | Feb. 15, 2015

HiFi at its best!!!

For Pi-DAC+ Full-HD audio card

My RaspBi B+ is now a my phone amplifier for all formats incl. DSD 2,8/5,6MHz - the resolution and auditory spaciousness is amazing!
I am quite sure the sound is as good as from devices which costs 20 times more!!!

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