Pirate Audio: Headphone Amplifier for Raspberry Pi
Crisp, amplified audio with 24-bit / 192KHz resolution
High-quality PCM5100A DAC chip and PAM8908 headphone amp
Compact, pocket-sized design for on-the-go listening
1.3 inch IPS color LCD for album art display and easy control
Compatible with all 40-pin header Raspberry Pi models
The Pirate Audio: Headphone Amp for Raspberry Pi features an I2S DAC, a headphone amplifier, a high-resolution display, and playback control buttons. This device allows for the creation of a compact, pocket-sized player for local audio files (MP3, FLAC, etc.) or streaming music from online services. Plugins for Mopidy enable the display of album art, play/pause functionality, and volume adjustment.
The DAC and headphone amp provide crisp, digitally amplified audio through wired headphones. Pirate Audio offers a range of all-in-one audio boards for Raspberry Pi, boasting high-quality digital audio, crisp IPS displays for album art, tactile buttons for playback control, and custom software and installer for easy setup.
Amplified digital audio with 24-bit / 192KHz resolution over I2S
Equipped with PAM8908 headphone amplifier chip
Features a low-gain / high-gain switch that boosts by 12dB in high-gain mode
Utilizes PCM5100A DAC chip for high-quality audio output
Includes a 3.5mm stereo jack for easy connectivity
Comes with a 1.3" IPS colour LCD (240x240px) with ST7789 driver
Features four tactile buttons for easy control
Comes in a mini HAT-format board that is fully-assembled
Compatible with all 40-pin header Raspberry Pi models
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