I2S DACs for the Raspberry Pi are getting really good

Odal3 · « **Reply #60 on:** 24 Feb 2017, 12:20 am »

I read about that one elsewhere and it looks promising. I heard that they are working on a kali 2 as well....and i haven't even had a chance to hear the original yet

It's really fun with all the development that is going on

WC · « **Reply #61 on:** 24 Feb 2017, 01:23 am »

Soekris is a DIY DAC board with I2S input that some people are integrating with a Raspberry Pi. They are working on a hat DAC. This will be a higher end DAC in the $250 to $300 range. It will also have inputs for Toslink and Coax digital. It will be a larger hat board, so it will only fit in certain cases. I was thinking of getting it and combining it with a 5" display and remote control capability in an aluminum case.

http://soekris.com/products/audio-products/dam1021/dam1021-12.html

Odal3 · « **Reply #62 on:** 19 Mar 2017, 03:12 pm »

Here is a very generous offer to try a very capable Rpi based set up for free. See link for the info on the tour.

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=149149

This looks like a very well designed system. In fact it beats my own setup since it includes the kali and a linear psu. Perfect for those who don't feel comfortable setting up one yourself. Don't miss this opportunity to try something special!

Big thanks to JohnR and Letitroll98 for organizing.

Letitroll98 · « **Reply #63 on:** 19 Mar 2017, 03:44 pm »

Thanks for the shoutout, listening to this setup as I type. Unbelievable the sound quality coming out of this unit, detailed, sweet and very natural tone, great soundstage, tuneful bass, a real toe tapper with zero listening fatigue.