{"id":38802,"date":"2018-11-19T17:39:56","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T15:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.max2play.com\/?p=38802"},"modified":"2018-11-20T14:03:29","modified_gmt":"2018-11-20T12:03:29","slug":"new-iqaudio-sound-cards-pi-dac-pro-pi-digiamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.max2play.com\/en\/2018\/11\/new-iqaudio-sound-cards-pi-dac-pro-pi-digiamp\/","title":{"rendered":"New IQaudIO Sound Cards: Pi-DAC+, Pi-DigiAmp+ and Pi-DAC+ Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"[spb_single_image image=&#8220;41805&#8243; image_size=&#8220;full&#8220; frame=&#8220;noframe&#8220; intro_animation=&#8220;none&#8220; full_width=&#8220;no&#8220; lightbox=&#8220;yes&#8220; link_target=&#8220;_self&#8220; width=&#8220;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8220;first&#8220;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8220;no&#8220; pb_border_bottom=&#8220;no&#8220; width=&#8220;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8220;last&#8220;]\n<p>New and optimised versions of IQaudIO&#8217;s HAT sound cards are now available at Max2Play! These three sound cards take up even less space mounted on the Raspberry Pi and were also improved by a few adjustments to the board.<\/p>\n<p>Among the most important innovations is the 40-Pin GPIO header on top of the board, with which you can mount buttons, sensors and other <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.max2play.com\/en\/accessories\/rotary-encoder-adapter-cabel.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accessories<\/a>, as well as the now pre-programmed EEPRO-Memory, to configure the sound card quickly and easily. Furthermore, IQaudIO uses the usual high-quality audio components, designed and manufactured directly in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>You can compare and contrast these new additions to Max2Play&#8217;s sound card catalogue in our updated\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.max2play.com\/en\/2017\/03\/soundcards-can-now-be-compared\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sound card comparison charts.<\/a> There are charts for DAC HAT sound cards and Amplifier HAT sound cards that list all significant features of each Max2Play-supported board.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block title=&#8220;Pi-DAC+&#8220; pb_margin_bottom=&#8220;no&#8220; pb_border_bottom=&#8220;no&#8220; width=&#8220;2\/3&#8243; el_position=&#8220;first&#8220;]\n<p>The new version of the IQaudIO Pi-DAC+ (Rev4) comes with pre-programmed EEPRO-Memory for fast Linux configuration.\u00a0<span lang=\"en\">Unlike its predecessor, all GPIO pins remain accessible when mounted on the Raspberry Pi.\u00a0<\/span>Therefore no soldering is required.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Raspberry Pi HAT (A+\/B+\/2\/3\/3B+) compliant accessory<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-programmed EEPROM<\/strong> for auto configuration<\/li>\n<li>Full-HD Linux audio \u2013 up to 24-bit\/192kHz playback<\/li>\n<li>Integrated hardware volume control (via ALSA), full 2v RMS<\/li>\n<li>Built-in high-quality audio headphone amplifier (TI TPA6133A)<\/li>\n<li>Class leading audio; 112db SNR, and -93db THD<\/li>\n<li>Audiophile TI Burr Brown 32-bit\/384kHz DAC (TI PCM5122)<\/li>\n<li>Advanced ESD protection<\/li>\n<li>Digital I2S audio signals<\/li>\n<li>Raspberry Pi powered, no external power requirements<\/li>\n<li>Industry standard audio quality Phono\/RCA connectors<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full GPIO access <\/strong>with no soldering required<\/li>\n<li>Fully built and tested Raspberry Pi accessory<\/li>\n<li><strong>Designed and manufactured in the UK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.max2play.com\/en\/iqaudio-dac-bundle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"ss-cart sf-icon sf-icon-float-left sf-icon-small sf-icon-standard\"><\/i> Pi-DAC+ Bundle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.max2play.com\/en\/iqaudio-dac-new.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"ss-cart sf-icon sf-icon-float-left sf-icon-small sf-icon-standard\"><\/i> Pi-DAC+<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_single_image image=&#8220;41800&#8243; image_size=&#8220;full&#8220; frame=&#8220;noframe&#8220; intro_animation=&#8220;none&#8220; full_width=&#8220;no&#8220; lightbox=&#8220;yes&#8220; link_target=&#8220;_self&#8220; width=&#8220;1\/3&#8243; el_position=&#8220;last&#8220;] [blank_spacer height=&#8220;30px&#8220; width=&#8220;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8220;first last&#8220;] [spb_single_image image=&#8220;38798&#8243; image_size=&#8220;full&#8220; frame=&#8220;noframe&#8220; intro_animation=&#8220;none&#8220; full_width=&#8220;no&#8220; lightbox=&#8220;yes&#8220; link_target=&#8220;_self&#8220; width=&#8220;1\/3&#8243; el_position=&#8220;first&#8220;] [spb_text_block title=&#8220;Pi-DAC+ Pro&#8220; pb_margin_bottom=&#8220;no&#8220; pb_border_bottom=&#8220;no&#8220; width=&#8220;2\/3&#8243; el_position=&#8220;last&#8220;]\n<p>The Pi-DAC+ Pro has also been redesigned. Unlike the Pi-DAC+, IQaudIO installed the TI PCM5242 and a mini DSP here. In addition, the Pro achieves a slightly better signal-noise-ratio of 114dB and a total harmonic distortion of -94dB.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Raspberry Pi HAT (A+\/B+\/2\/3\/3B+) compliant accessory<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-programmed EEPROM <\/strong>for auto configuration<\/li>\n<li>Full-HD audio \u2013 up to 24-bit\/192kHz playback<\/li>\n<li>Integrated hardware volume control (via ALSA)<\/li>\n<li>Built-in high-quality audio headphone amplifier (TI TPA6133A)<\/li>\n<li>Class leading audio;\u00a0114db SNR, and -94db THD<\/li>\n<li>Audiophile TI Burr Brown 32-bit\/384kHz DAC (TI PCM5242)<\/li>\n<li>Advanced ESD protection<\/li>\n<li>Digital I2S audio signals<\/li>\n<li>Raspberry Pi-powered, no external power requirements<\/li>\n<li>Industry standard audio quality Phono\/RCA connectors<\/li>\n<li>Balanced output (XLR) exposed on PCB for soldering<\/li>\n<li><strong>Built-in mini DSP<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Full GPIO access <\/strong>with no soldering required<\/li>\n<li>Fully built and tested Raspberry Pi accessory<\/li>\n<li><strong>Designed and manufactured in the UK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.max2play.com\/en\/iqaudio-dac-bundle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"ss-cart sf-icon sf-icon-float-left sf-icon-small sf-icon-standard\"><\/i> Pi-DAC+ Pro Bundle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.max2play.com\/en\/iqaudio-pi-dac-pro-new.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"ss-cart sf-icon sf-icon-float-left sf-icon-small sf-icon-standard\"><\/i> Pi-DAC+ Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [blank_spacer height=&#8220;30px&#8220; width=&#8220;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8220;first last&#8220;] [spb_text_block title=&#8220;Pi-DigiAmp+&#8220; pb_margin_bottom=&#8220;no&#8220; pb_border_bottom=&#8220;no&#8220; width=&#8220;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8220;first&#8220;]\n<p>Like the two DACs, the new version of the IQaudIO Pi-DigiAmp+ also comes with pre-programmed EEPRO-Memory and additional GPIO pins. The Pi-DigiAmp+ delivers up to 2x35W and supports input voltages up to 24V. It also added new, modular terminals for even more flexibility in its applications.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full-HD audio \u2013 up to 24-bit\/192kHz playback<\/li>\n<li>Up to 2x35w of crystal clear amplification<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-programmed EEPROM <\/strong>for auto configuration<\/li>\n<li>Integrated hardware volume control (via ALSA)<\/li>\n<li>Powers the Raspberry Pi from the Pi-DigiAMP+ power input<\/li>\n<li>Linux driver support already delivered within Raspbian<\/li>\n<li>Advanced ESD protection<\/li>\n<li>Uses the digital I2S audio signals<\/li>\n<li>Supports up to 24V input<\/li>\n<li>Delivers full 2.5A to the Pi, supports screens &amp; USB devices in parallel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full GPIO access <\/strong>with no soldering required<\/li>\n<li>Fully built and tested Raspberry Pi accessory<\/li>\n<li>New 2 piece screw terminals delivering easier cable management<\/li>\n<li><strong>Designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.max2play.com\/en\/iqaudio-amp-bundle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"ss-cart sf-icon sf-icon-float-left sf-icon-small sf-icon-standard\"><\/i> Pi-DigiAmp+ Bundle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.max2play.com\/en\/iqaudio-digiamp-new.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"ss-cart sf-icon sf-icon-float-left sf-icon-small sf-icon-standard\"><\/i> Pi-DigiAmp+ order now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_single_image image=&#8220;41803&#8243; image_size=&#8220;full&#8220; frame=&#8220;noframe&#8220; intro_animation=&#8220;none&#8220; full_width=&#8220;no&#8220; lightbox=&#8220;yes&#8220; link_target=&#8220;_self&#8220; width=&#8220;1\/4&#8243;] [spb_single_image image=&#8220;42117&#8243; image_size=&#8220;full&#8220; frame=&#8220;noframe&#8220; intro_animation=&#8220;none&#8220; full_width=&#8220;no&#8220; lightbox=&#8220;yes&#8220; link_target=&#8220;_self&#8220; width=&#8220;1\/4&#8243; el_position=&#8220;last&#8220;]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[spb_single_image image=&#8220;41805&#8243; image_size=&#8220;full&#8220; frame=&#8220;noframe&#8220; intro_animation=&#8220;none&#8220; full_width=&#8220;no&#8220; lightbox=&#8220;yes&#8220; link_target=&#8220;_self&#8220; width=&#8220;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8220;first&#8220;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8220;no&#8220; pb_border_bottom=&#8220;no&#8220; width=&#8220;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8220;last&#8220;] New and optimised versions of IQaudIO&#8217;s HAT sound cards are now available at Max2Play! These three sound cards take up even less space mounted on the Raspberry Pi and were also improved by a few adjustments to the board. Among the most important innovations is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13459,"featured_media":41805,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0},"categories":[316,187],"tags":[2569,1776,2570,2571,1935,1756,1062,2568,2572,1046,1341],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.max2play.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38802"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.max2play.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.max2play.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.max2play.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13459"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.max2play.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38802"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.max2play.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38802\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42168,"href":"https:\/\/www.max2play.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38802\/revisions\/42168"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.max2play.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41805"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.max2play.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.max2play.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.max2play.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}