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Raspberry Pi IQAudio DAC Pro
Discontinued
The IQAudio DAC Pro is a high-quality audio DAC HAT for Raspberry Pi, built around the Texas Instruments PCM5242. It delivers Full HD audio with phono (RCA) line output, a 3.5mm headphone output with hardware volume control, and balanced/differential output support via JST headers for XLR connections in studio environments.
Fully HAT-compliant with EEPROM support, the DAC Pro works out of the box with Raspberry Pi OS — no kernel recompilation required. Compatible with standard Linux audio software and the IQAudio AMP+.
Key Features
- TI PCM5242 DAC – Superior SNR and THD compared to the PCM5122
- Phono (RCA) Output – Line-level stereo output
- 3.5mm Headphone Output – On-board headphone amplifier with hardware volume control
- Balanced/Differential Output – Via JST headers for XLR studio connections
- HAT-Compliant – EEPROM auto-configuration, no driver installation needed
- Full HD Audio – High-fidelity playback from your Raspberry Pi
Ideal For
- Hi-fi audio playback and music streaming
- Home studio and radio station setups
- Powered speaker connections over long cable runs
- Headphone listening stations
Package Contents
- 1× IQAudio DAC Pro HAT
- PCB spacers and screws
- 2× 3-pin JST headers (for balanced output)
