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# HiFiBerry DAC2 Pro

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE08661 · **Brand:** [HiFiBerry](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/hifiberry-australia) · **GTIN:** 4260439550767
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/hifiberry-dac2-pro.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/hifiberry-dac2-pro.html.md))

HiFiBerry's DAC2 Pro is the sucessor of your popular DAC+ Pro. It comes with integrated dual-domain low-jitter clocks and gold-plated RCA connectors.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $94.10 (inc GST) — $85.55 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 6+ $82.98 (exc GST) · 12+ $81.27 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
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## Description

The HiFiBerry DAC2 Pro is a high-resolution digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital converter for the Raspberry Pi (newer models with 40 pin GPIO connector). This is a special sound card for the Raspberry Pi, optimised for one specific use case: affordable high-quality audio playback.

**Features**

- Stereo output
- Integrated headphone amplifier
- can be equipped with an additional [Digital Signal Processor (DSP)](https://www.hifiberry.com/shop/boards/dsp-add-on/) for flexible audio processing
- Dedicated 192kHz/24bit high-quality Burr-Brown DAC
- Hardware volume control for DAC. You can control the input and output parameters using “alsamixer” or any application that supports ALSA mixer controls.
- Connects directly to the Raspberry Pi, no additional cables needed
- No soldering, comes as a pre-fabricated kit. You just plug it onto the Raspberry Pi, it is conform to the Raspberry Pi hardware-attached-on-top (HAT) specification.
- Compatible with all Raspberry Pi models with a 40-pin GPIO connector
- Directly powered from the Raspberry Pi, no additional power supply
- Two ultra-low-noise linear voltage regulators for optimal audio performance
- Low-jitter dual-domain clock for optimised clock decoupling from the Raspberry Pi
- HAT compliant, EEPROM for automatic configuration
- Gold plated RCA output connectors
- Comes with all components required to mount it. We include 4 M2.5x12mm spacers to fix the board onto the Raspberry Pi
- Audio connector to connect [analog audio amplifier](https://www.hifiberry.com/shop/boards/hifiberry-aamp60/)

**Hardware**

![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/dac2pro-top-parts-1024x1024_1076070c200.jpg)

| 1 | Burr-Brown DAC |
|---|---|
| 2 | Low-jitter clock circuit |
| 3 | Headphone amplifier |

**Connectors**

### ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/dac2pro-top-connectors-1024x1024_11208e30b34.jpg)

| 1 | Line output |
|---|---|
| 2 | Headphone output |
| 3 | Analog output (compatible with[ Aamp60](https://www.hifiberry.com/shop/boards/hifiberry-aamp60/)) |
| 4 | DSP expansion header (compatible with [DSP add-on board](https://www.hifiberry.com/docs/data-sheets/dsp-addon/)) |

**Output Connectors**

This connector can be used to connect to external components, e.g. an amplifier. The output is connected in parallel to the RCA jacks. Pin 1 is on the top left.

| +5V | 1 | 2 | R |
|---|---|---|---|
| GND | 3 | 4 | GND |
| +5V | 5 | 6 | L |

**Specifications**

| Maximum output voltage | 2.1Vrms |  |
|---|---|---|
| DAC signal-to-noise ratio | 112db | typical |
| DAC THD+N | -93db | typical |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-70kHz | -3dB |
| Power consumption | <0.3W |  |
| Sample rates | 44.1-192kHz |  |

**Configuration**

Overlay for config.txt:
`dtoverlay=hifiberry-dacplus`

**Documentation**

- [Updating the Linux kernel](https://www.hifiberry.com/build/documentation/deploying-a-new-linux-kernel-onto-a-raspbian-based-system/)
- [3D model (step)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/hifiberry-dac-plus-adc-1_1295324b779.zip)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/C/E/CE08661-1.jpg)