Pirate Audio: 3W Stereo Speaker Amp for Raspberry Pi
The Pirate Audio 3W Stereo Amp brings punchy digital audio to your Raspberry Pi with dual MAX98357A DAC/amplifier chips delivering 3W per channel. Push-fit speaker terminals make it simple to connect bookshelf speakers, floor-standing speakers, or the drivers from an old radio — no soldering required.
Play crisp 24-bit / 192kHz digital audio from local files (MP3, FLAC, and more) or stream from services like Spotify. The built-in 1.3" IPS colour LCD displays album art, while four tactile buttons provide playback control. The Pirate Audio software installer makes setup straightforward.
Key Features
- Dual MAX98357A DAC/Amp – Stereo 3W per channel with 24-bit/192kHz audio
- Push-Fit Speaker Terminals – Tool-free connection for any compatible speakers
- Stereo/Mono Switch – Toggle between stereo output and mixed-down mono
- 1.3" IPS Colour LCD – 240×240px display for album art (ST7789 driver)
- Four Tactile Buttons – Play, pause, skip, and volume control
- Fully Assembled – Mini HAT format; just plug into the GPIO header
- Pirate Audio Software – Custom installer for easy setup
Specifications
- DAC/Amp: 2× MAX98357A
- Audio Output: 3W stereo (per channel)
- Audio Quality: 24-bit / 192kHz
- Display: 1.3" IPS, 240×240px
- Dimensions: 65 × 30.5 × 9.5mm
- Compatibility: All 40-pin Raspberry Pi models (Pi 1 B+, Pi 2, Pi 3, Pi 4, Pi Zero)
Ideal For
- Raspberry Pi music players and Spotify streamers
- Retro radio conversions with modern streaming
- Desktop or bookshelf speaker amplification
Resources
The Pirate Audio: 3W Stereo Speaker Amp for Raspberry Pi appears in the following collections:
SKU AF-4453
by Little Bird
