JustBoom DAC Zero pHAT

SKU: CE05657 Brand: Pi Supply

Retired Product

Replaced by: CE07560

This product has been replaced by: CE07560
This product is no longer available. This page is only for reference.

The JustBoom DAC Zero pHAT is a plug and play, high resolution, digital-to-analog converter for the Raspberry Pi and is by far the easiest and neatest way to add an audio output to your Raspberry Pi Zero. The JustBoom DAC Zero pHAT has been designed with a super-compact form factor matching that of the Raspberry Pi Zero but still features a considerable amount of functionality. It will work with any version of the Raspberry Pi, but with the larger versions, we recommend its bigger sibling the JustBoom DAC HAT.

Pi Supply has designed the JustBoom DAC Zero pHAT to be simple to install and use. With no soldering required and all the mounting hardware already provided for you, this product is suitable for absolute beginners and seasoned professionals alike. Just connect your DAC Zero pHAT to a set of powered speakers, headphones or an audio amplifier and you can be up and running quickly, enjoying flawless high-quality audio playback within minutes of setting up this Raspberry Pi pHAT.

Pi Supply also includes an optional IR receiver to allow remote control operation of your Raspberry Pi. Includes a 384kHz/32 bit DAC chip with hardware volume mixing as well as a 25mW headphone amplifier. Outputs are line level over 3.5mm jack cable and headphone amplified over 3.5mm jack cable (both stereo). There is an option for users to add line-level, stereo RCA jacks to the board as well as a playback LED should you need them. The pHAT uses the I2S interface for its audio input which reduces CPU load on the Pi Zero compared to USB solutions. It is also powered directly from the GPIO header so no extra cables or power supplies are required to connect to the Raspberry Pi. Need help understanding how this product works? Follow the product guide.

Setup Guide

Follow Pi Supply's full setup guide for assembling your JustBoom DAC Zero and Case.
Configure the JustBoom Player software

Use cases

Pairing the Raspberry Pi Zero with a high-quality audio card provides the perfect solution for a number of exciting projects and applications where the lack of onboard audio on the Raspberry Pi Zero simply won't cut it. Here are some possible use cases for the JustBoom DAC Zero pHAT and your Raspberry Pi computer:

Add an audio output to your Raspberry Pi Zero in a neat and simple way
Streaming (either from cloud or network storage) high-definition audio player
Multi-room audio player
Media centre / set-top box living room entertainment system
Shop floor / elevator / background music audio player
High-quality audio player with local storage
Desktop high definition audio player with an amplified headphone output
And many many more?.

Features

32-bit high-quality audio at 384kHz
Includes both a DAC and headphone amplifier
Line-level RCA and headphone amplified 3.5mm jack outputs
Plug and play compatibility for ease of use
Hardware and software volume control from your Raspberry Pi
No soldering required
Powered by the Raspberry Pi GPIO header
Compatible with Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3 and Wireless (and also compatible with the Raspberry Pi A+, B+, 2B,3B and the new 3B+, but we would recommend the JustBoom DAC HAT for this purpose)
Mounting hardware included
Optional IR receiver included in the package
Full driver support in Raspbian / NOOBS
Compatible with the JustBoom Player / OSMC / RuneAudio / Volumio / Moode / PiCorePlayer / PiMusicBox / OpenELEC and others
JustBoom Player pre-configured software available on SD cards from various vendors

Specifications

Burr-Brown / Texas Instruments PCM5121 DAC chip - 384kHz / 32 bit. Please note that due to Linux driver restrictions, max frequency is currently limited to 192kHz by the standard on the Raspberry Pi, however, this can be increased with some manual driver updates
Texas Instruments TPA6132A2 headphone amplifier - 25mW
Fully integrated hardware volume mixing via alsamixer or any ALSA compatible application
Single line of code in the Raspberry Pi config to activate the device tree driver configuration (or a simple menu-based setup in some operating systems)
Optional Vishay TSOP4838 IR receiver included in the package (solder yourself if required). Also possible to use Vishay TSOP4938 or TSOP4138 or TSOP34338SS1F
106dB signal to noise ratio (SNR) and -92dB total harmonic distortion (THD +N at -1dB) for best-in-class audio
Advanced ESD protection on both headphone and RCA outputs
Ultra low noise voltage regulator for the best audio output (LDO 30uVrms)
Optional solder-yourself RCA jacks for additional stereo line-level output - Switchcraft PJRAN1X1U02X (white) and Switchcraft PJRAN1X1U03X (red)
Optional solder-yourself playback LED - Kingbright L-934GD (green) or Multicomp MCL034MD (red)

This product is listed in:

Retired

Product Comments

Start the conversation

Exact shipping can be calculated on the view cart page (no login required).

Products that weigh more than 0.5 KG may cost more than what's shown (for example, test equipment, machines, >500mL liquids, etc).

We deliver Australia-wide with these options (depends on the final destination - you can get a quote on the view cart page):

$3+ for Stamped Mail (typically 10+ business days, not tracked, only available on selected small items)
$6+ for Standard Post (typically 6+ business days, tracked)
$10+ for Express Post (typically 2+ business days, tracked)
Pickup - Free! Only available to customers who live in the Newcastle region (must order online and only pickup after we email to notify you the order is ready). Orders placed after 2PM may not be ready until the following business day.

Non-metro addresses in WA, NT, SA & TAS can take 2+ days in addition to the above information.

Some batteries (such as LiPo) can't be shipped by Air. During checkout, Express Post and International Methods will not be an option if you have that type of battery in your shopping cart.

International Orders - the following rates are for New Zealand and will vary for other countries:

$11+ for Pack and Track (3+ days, tracked)
$16+ for Express International (2-5 days, tracked)

If you order lots of gear, the postage amount will increase based on the weight of your order.

Our physical address (here's a PDF which includes other key business details):

Unit 18, 132 Garden Grove Parade
Adamstown
NSW, 2289
Australia

Take a look at our customer service page if you have other questions such as "do we do purchase orders" (yes!) or "are prices GST inclusive" (yes they are!). We're here to help - get in touch with us to talk shop.

Have a product question? We're here to help!

Write Your Own Review