Best Raspberry Dac 2026

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Last Updated - 27.03.2026

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HiFiBerry

HiFiBerry DAC2 HD Sound Card for Raspberry Pi

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9.8

Exceptional

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With new layout and improved components. For best sound quality, a chip from Burr-Brown is used, HifiBerry succeeds in further increasing the sound quality
The HiFiBerry DAC2 HD is a next-generation DAC
The DAC2 HD has its own ultra-low jitter clock, so it is independent of the clock on the Raspberry Pi. The precise clock benefits particularly mids and highs with a crystal clear sound

133,58 €
02

innomaker

InnoMaker HiFi DAC Pro Hat with ES9038Q2M Chip for Raspberry Pi 5/4/3B+/3B/Zero - High Resolution Audio Card, 384KHz/32bit & DSD512, DAC Converter for Volumio, Moode, Headphone & Balanced Output

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9.6

Exceptional

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【Universal Raspberry Pi Compatibility】Plug and play connectivity for all models (Raspberry Pi 5, 4, 3B+, 3B, Zero W, Zero) via the 40-pin GPIO header without soldering or additional cables. Full support for Volumio, Moode Audio, RuneAudio, LibreELEC and Raspbian.
Two oscillators with ultra-low jitter: Includes independent 45.158 MHz and 49.152 MHz oscillators to eliminate clock inaccuracies, a decisive advantage over designs that rely on the internal clocks of the Raspberry Pi.
Professional ES9038Q2M DAC Chip: Designed with the flagship ESS-ES9038Q2M converter for an unparalleled sound experience with 129 dB DNR and -120 dB THD+N. Supports high-res playback up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512 for true studio quality sound.
Powerful headphones and balanced outputs: powered by three Texas Instruments SoundPlus Hi-Fi op amps. Delivers robust 2.1Vrms output via the 3.5mm jack socket and balanced (X+, X) outputs.
Comprehensive software and wiki support: contains all necessary drivers and documentation. Detailed configuration instructions and support are provided via our wiki (access link on the enclosed colour card).

64,99 €
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innomaker

Inno-Maker Raspberry Pi HIFI DAC Module, PCM5122 HIFI DAC Audio Card Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Pi Zero etc.

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9.4

Excellent

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Universal OS support: Tested with Volumio, Moode, RuneAudio, LibreELEC and Raspberry Pi OS. Stream Hi-Res audio over network/NAS/USB. Plug and play configuration by EEPROM.
Reference class audio design: TI PCM5122 reference DAC (112 dB SNR/-78 dB THD+N) with foil capacitor-coupled RCA/3.5 mm outputs. Master clock mode eliminates pi-jitter, supports DSD over PCM (DOP) and 8kHz-384kHz sampling rates.
Professional dual output interface: gold-plated RCA line-outs (2.1Vrms) + headphone amplifier (138mW@32Ω via TPA6133). Independent ground control against crosstalk for studio monitors/high impedance headphones.
Direct connection HiFi DAC expansion board: Seamless integration with Raspberry Pi 5/4/3B+/Zero via 40-pin GPIO. No soldering or external wiring - Studio sound at 10% of market price. With 384kHz/32bit PCM5122 DAC and dual oscillators (45.158MHz/49.152MHz).
Developer optimised design and support: ultra-low-noise voltage regulator + reserved IR port (GPIO26). HAT specification compliant with open source SDK, documented API and support via InnoMaker Wiki (link in manual).

34,99 €
04

innomaker

InnoMaker DAC Mini Hat PCM5122 Audio Card for Raspberry Pi 5/4/3B+/Zero 2W, 384kHz/32bit HiFi Sound Shield with RCA & 3.5 mm Output

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9.3

Excellent

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【Excellent Sound, Unbeatable Value】Provides an extremely low noise base level and audiophile sound quality that challenges expensive standalone DACs - incredible value for money for audio enthusiasts.
【Comprehensive Software Compatibility】Works instantly with all popular music player systems such as Volumio, Moode, RuneAudio, OSMC, PiCorePlayer and Max2Play, as well as standard operating systems such as Raspberry Pi OS, Debian and Ubuntu.
Perfect fit for compact boards: Specially designed for the Raspberry Pi Zero, Zero W, Zero 2 and Zero 2W, fits perfectly without overstanding. Fully compatible with all 40 pin models, including Pi 5, Pi 4 and 3B+.
High-performance DAC and amplifier combo: Equipped with the PCM5122 32-bit/384kHz high-resolution DAC for excellent clarity and the TPA6133 headphone amplifier with 2.1 Vrms output for powerful and clean sound.
Double gold-plated outputs: Provides both RCA RCA jacks (left/right) and a 3.5 mm headphone output for high-quality connections to speakers, amplifiers or headphones directly from the Raspberry Pi.

32,99 €
05

RASPIAUDIO

RASPIAUDIO Audio DAC Hat Sound Card (Audio + V3) for Raspberry PI5 / PI4 / Pi Zero / PI3 / PI3B / PI3B+ / Better Quality Than USB

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9.2

Excellent

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Universal Compatibility Works with Raspberry Pi 5, 4, Zero v2 and earlier versions (Pi 3, 2, Zero v1).
Stereo audio output: 3.5 mm jack and RCA, ideal for headphones and line level.
Ready to use: no driver installation required thanks to the new EEPROM chip, plug and play.
Exceptional performance: DAC with an exceptional sampling rate of PCM 32-bit 384kHz and a signal-to-noise ratio of 112dB.
ATTRACTIVE DESIGN Colorful and aesthetic PCB board for your projects.

24,90 €
06

Waveshare

Waveshare PCM5122 Hi-Fi I2S DAC Audio Board for Raspberry Pi, Compatible with 40-Pin GPIO Header, Stereo Encoding/Decoding, Supports Audio Playback

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9.1

Excellent

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Versatile Audio Output: Equipped with both a standard 3.5mm headphone jack for external headphones and an RCA connector for speakers, making it suitable for a variety of audio setups.
Stereo Encoding/Decoding: Capable of both stereo encoding and decoding, the board ensures high-quality audio playback for immersive sound experiences. Rich WiKi Resources: We provide official Wiki resources, please contact us for more information.
Raspberry Pi Compatibility: Designed for the Raspberry Pi series, the board is based on the 40-pin GPIO header, ensuring easy integration with all compatible Raspberry Pi models.
High-quality audio processing: features the PCM5122 professional stereo DAC chip, controlled via I2C, with audio data transmitted through the I2S interface for superior audio fidelity.
High Sampling Rate & Resolution: Supports sampling frequencies up to 384kHz and up to 32-bit audio resolution, delivering exceptional sound quality.

19,99 €
07

Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi Â IQaudio DAC Pro Sound Card (SC0369)

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8.8

Very Good

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Unit of measurement: ‎Metric
Material: plastic
Item weight: ‎40 g
Item no. SC0369

26,64 €
08

Waveshare

Waveshare WM8960 Hi-Fi Sound Card HAT for Raspberry Pi Audio Module Support Stereo CODEC Play/Record Can Directly Drive Speakers to Play Music I2C I2S Interface 5V Power Supply

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8.5

Good

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Supports sound effects such as stereo, 3D surrounding, etc.
Raspberry Pi connectivity, compatible with Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W/Zero WH/2B/3B/3B+. Can be used for the latest bookworm 64 bit system (i.e. the latest driver requires a 64 bit system).
Onboard standard 3.5mm earphone jack, play music via external earphone Onboard dual-channel speaker interface, directly drives speakers
Integrates dual high-quality MEMS silicon Mic, supports left & right double channels recording, nice sound quality
Integrates WM8960 low power stereo CODEC, communicates via I2S interface

25,99 €
09

innomaker

Inno-Maker Raspberry Pi HiFi AMP Module, 25W Class-D power amplifier TAS5713 Expansion Board Audio Module for Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Pi Zero Nichicon Capacitor

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8.4

Good

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The HiFi AMP Hat compatible with Raspberry Pi 4, Zero, Zero W, 3B, 3B+ through the 40-pin connector. Connects directly to the Raspberry Pi board, no additional cables required, no soldering required. Easy to get more beautiful and fantastic sound by this RPI+AMP HIFI suits.
On-board TAS5713 is a 25-W Class-D digital audio power amplifier for driving stereo bridge-tied speakers. Offers low distortion and acoustically accurate audio reproduction.
Comes with software, document and friendly technology support. For more information please refer to our wiki(view the link on color page comes with the goods).
Accept a wide range of input data 8-Khz to 48-Khz, Up to 90% Efficient, Supports speakers 4 Ohm impedance allows you to enjoy high quality audio.
Absolutely perfect to support all Raspberry Pi music player system, such as OSMC, Max2Play, RuneAudio, Volumio, Moode, Pi CorePlayer, Pi MusicBox, OpenELEC, Debian, Ubuntu etc. Support playing music from a hard disk or over the network. Support DSD over PCM(DOP) mode.

33,99 €
10

HiFiBerry

HiFiBerry DAC2 Pro

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8.3

Good

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High-resolution digital-analog and analog-to-digital converter for the Raspberry Pi, high-quality Burr Brown DAC with 192 kHz / 24 bit integrated headphone amplifier. HAT compatible, no soldering required. Power supply via the power supply of the Raspberry Pi

52,39 €