Pimoroni Pirate Audio Headphone Amp for Raspberry Pi

The Pimoroni Pirate Audio Headphone Amp is an all-in-one audio HAT for Raspberry Pi that combines an I2S DAC, headphone amplifier, high-resolution IPS display, and playback control buttons. Play local audio files (MP3, FLAC, and more) or stream music from Spotify, with album art and track information shown on the built-in display.

Compatible with all 40-pin header Raspberry Pi models, the Pirate Audio Headphone Amp delivers crisp, digitally amplified audio through the onboard 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Key Features

• I2S DAC – High-quality digital-to-analogue conversion for clean audio output
• Headphone Amplifier – Drives wired headphones via a 3.5 mm stereo jack
• 1.3″ IPS Display – 240 × 240 pixel colour display for album art and track information
• Playback Controls – Four tactile buttons for play/pause, skip, and volume
• Spotify & Local Playback – Stream from Spotify or play local MP3, FLAC, and other formats
• Easy Setup – Pirate Audio software and installer available for quick configuration

Specifications

• Audio Output – I2S DAC with headphone amplifier
• Connector – 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
• Display – 1.3″ IPS LCD, 240 × 240 pixels
• Buttons – 4× tactile playback controls
• Interface – 40-pin Raspberry Pi HAT
• Compatibility – All Raspberry Pi models with 40-pin GPIO header

Ideal For

• Desktop music player builds
• Spotify streaming stations
• Headphone listening setups with Raspberry Pi
• Portable audio projects

Package Contents

• 1× Pimoroni Pirate Audio Headphone Amp HAT

Resources

• Getting Started with Pirate Audio