Name: SMSL AD18
Receiver: USB micro
DAC: TAS5508C
Async:
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: Working on PI 3 Pi 2 Pi 1, tested succesfully with Pi Zero W
Harware Mixer on Volumio: No.
HW Mixer string: None tried.
Comments: one of the best value I ever saw, with BlueTooth v4.2, NFC, USB Optical Jack and Coax input, AND SUBWoofer outpout, color lcd display, remote, what else !!
Link to product Page : http://smsl-audio.com/productshow.asp?id=95
Only drawback you can’t modify volume using Volumio interface. Any information about this will be greatly appreciated. :mrgreen:
Buying Link: 140$ at amazon, can be found at 120€ at CDiscount (France) when special offers occur…
Edit: available for 109$ at MassDrop…
Name: KORG DS-DAC-100 Receiver: Cypress CYC68013A DAC: Cirrus Logic CS4398 Async: yes Working with Volumio: NO Tested Versions and Platforms: Raspberry Pi 3 Mpdel B + Volumio 2.323 Harware Mixer on Volumio: n/a HW Mixer string: n/a Comments: KORG DS-DAC-100 is not recognized by Volumio, not shown in the DAC list after connection and boot. Buying Link:
Name: Aune X1S
Receiver: XMOS
DAC: ESS Sabre ES9018K2M
Async:
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: Working on PI3, Volumio 2.344
Harware Mixer on Volumio: YES
HW Mixer string:
Comments: just plug it in
I am not sure whether it should be posted here by below is my [unsuccessful] experience with Volumio for Benchmark DAC1 USB and JKDAC32. It did work with two DACs from the compatibility list: iFi DSD nano and Chord 2Qute. Volumio run on Allo’s USBridge. Volumio also worked with Benchmark DAC1 USB via SPDIF, fed by Allo’s DigiOne player.
Name: Benchmark DAC1 USB
DAC: ?
Async: Capable of Async Playback (?)
Working with Volumio: NO
Tested Versions and Platforms: USBridge (Sparky)
Comments: No sound, though Volumio works
Buying Link: discontinued
Name: JKDAC32
DAC: Wolfson?
Async: Capable of Async Playback YES
Working with Volumio: NO
Tested Versions and Platforms: USBridge
Comments: No sound
Buying Link: discontinued
Name: Pro-ject pre box s2 digital Receiver: XMOS 2 DAC: dual ESS9038 Async: YES Working with Volumio: YES Tested Versions and Platforms: Volumio 2.348 on Raspberry Pi 3 Harware Mixer on Volumio: NO HW Mixer string: - Comments: Sounds wonderful at all possible resolutions. PCM, DSD and MQA. Buying Link: -
Name: Resonessence Labs Concero HP Receiver: Cypress Semiconductor USB receiver (Not sure on specifics) DAC: ESS 9018-2M Async: Yes Working with Volumio: Yes Tested Versions and Platforms: Sparky via USBridge - 2.348 Harware Mixer on Volumio: N/A HW Mixer string: N/A Comments: Works after utilizing fix here: solution-usbridge-and-some-dacs-dragonfly-and-usb-dacs-t8544.html
No Volume control within Web GUI, however can adjust software volume via AlsaMixer in terminal Buying Link:resonessencelabs.com/shop/concero-hp/
Name: Audiolab 8200CDQ Receiver: USB unknown DAC: ESS Sabre32 9018 Async: Capable of Async Playback (NO) Working with Volumio: (NO), DAC is recognized as Audiolab 8200 by Volumio, but only squeeking noise Tested Versions and Platforms: Sparky via USBridge - 2.348 Harware Mixer on Volumio: (NO) HW Mixer string:n/a Comments: Issues, can anyone help me get this dac going on Volumio? Audiolab is a very popular brand in DAC land, so many people should have the same problem… Buying Link:not available anymore
Name: iMic, Griffin Technology, Inc., griffintechnology.com
Receiver: USB DAC
DAC: ?
Async: ?
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: Working on PI and other platforms (x86, both linux and OS X)
Harware Mixer on Volumio: YES (recognized by Volumio)
HW Mixer string:
Comments: originally for MAC to connect microphones, turntables, etc. but it works as cheap USB DAC on all platforms
Buying Link:
Name: Pioneer N-50A Receiver: C-Media CM6632A DAC: Dual ESS Sabre 9011S Async: YES Working with Volumio: YES Tested Versions and Platforms: 2.389 + Raspberry Pi 1 Model B rev. 2 and Pi 3 Model B Harware Mixer on Volumio: NO HW Mixer string: N/A Comments: 16/44.1 up to 24/192 PCM working. Native DSD not supported. Buying Link: Discontinued
Name: Denon PMA-2500NE Receiver: USB XMOS DAC: TI PCM1795 (DSD64/128/256 capable) Async: Capable of Async Playback YES Working with Volumio: Not fully, DAC is recognized as PMA-2500NE, PCM OK, DoP OK, but Native DSD is converted as PCM384Khz Tested Versions and Platforms: Sparky via USBridge - 2.348 Harware Mixer on Volumio: NO HW Mixer string: N/A Comments: PCM is working, DoP is working(Denon report DSD in the front screen), Native DSD is not working Buying Link: At your hifi store…
Name: Topping D50 Receiver: Xmos XU208 DAC: 2 x ESS ES9038Q2M Async: YES Working with Volumio: YES Tested Versions and Platforms: ALL Harware Mixer on Volumio: YES
HW Mixer string: Comments: 768khz and DSD515 native. Great DAC ! It works like a charm with Volumio. Link:en.tpdz.net/products_detail/productId=37.html
Name: Luminare with DAC
Receiver: Xmos 500 MIPS
DAC: ???
Async: YES
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: 2.394 on X86
Harware Mixer on Volumio: YES
HW Mixer string:
Comments: Ultimativ Headphone Amp for STAX and dynamic Headphones with optional DAC. DSD (only DSD64 tested) native and PCM until 384 kHz.
Link: audiovalve.info/de/shop/hea … rto-kopie/
Name: RME ADI-2 DAC
Receiver: not published --> non Xmos
DAC: AK4490
Async: YES
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: X86
Harware Mixer on Volumio: YES
HW Mixer string:
Comments: 768khz and DSD512 native and via DoP. Really good DAC and headphone amp with a lot of features.
Link: rme-audio.de/en/products/adi_2-dac.php
Name: Pro-Ject USB S DAC BOX (the original)
Receiver: Audion Silver Night 300 B Stereo Tube
DAC: 24bit/96kHz D/A- Texas Instruments TLV320DAC23, 8 x Oversampling design
Async: (? - )
Working with Volumio: Yes - Use DS over PCM along with Hardware (or None) Mixer type.
Tested Versions and Platforms: Rasberry Pi 3 (A) and Volumio 2.389
Harware Mixer on Volumio: YES
HW Mixer string:
Comments: Uses a self-configuring USB port which seem to demand a RPi-reboot after each adjusting/changing the Playback Mixer Type.
Buying Link: lefflers.se
Name: SMSL SU-8
Receiver: USB XCore200 Xu208
DAC: ES9038Q2M x2
Async: YES
Working with Volumio: works fine with PCM up to 192khz, it does NOT work with DSD/USB
Tested Versions and Platforms: RPI-3B, Volumio 2.444
Hardware Mixer on Volumio: NO
HW Mixer string: N/A
Comments: RCA-Out (2V), XLR-Out (4V), Remote Control, 7 filters for music coloration, DSD only cracks and pops, not capable
Buying Link: Amazon
For some reasons, it plays via USB very very quiet under Volumio and plays normal under desktop PC. Awful under USB anyway, Foobar or others, often stops playing and then shows “Could not initiliaze driver”. If I were to operate this unit under USB I would send it back. No way.
Name: Accuphase DAC-40
Receiver: Accuphase E-470
DAC: USB DAC
Async: ?
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: Raspberry PI 3 B+ (with Allo BOSS I2S DAC)
Hardware Mixer on Volumio: NO
HW Mixer string: N/A
Comments: All DAC-40 supported features
Buying Link: ?
This is pretty much the one thread that shows up when googling if the Benchmark Dac1 USB will work with USB from a RaspberryPi, and there is a previous comment it doesn’t, however it DOES work straight out of the box, I simply selected it in the list of DACs (Benchmark Dac 1 turned up when it was connected), and turned off i2s and voilà, sound! USB is limited to 96kbit/s / 24bit (USB 1.1 bandwidth), lower than spdif @195kbits/s. As if anyone could tell the difference?
Name: Benchmark Dac 1 USB
Receiver: no idea
DAC: Analog Devices AD1853 (according to Stereophile)
Async: I think so
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: My RPi is a B model B+ v1.2
Harware Mixer on Volumio: NO
HW Mixer string: n/a
Comments: according to specs, the spdif/ RCA input is transformer coupled, so if one picks up spdif HAT, it doesn’t need to be transformer coupled.
Buying Link: discontinued (but well worth picking up used! Still sounds GREAT 2018, and I am using it in a high end system.)
Name: Khadas (Generic) Tone Board
Receiver: XU208-128-QF48
DAC: ES9038Q2M
Async: Yes
Working with Volumio: Yes, gets recognized under XMOS-208
Tested Versions and Platforms: RPI 3B
Harware Mixer on Volumio:
HW Mixer string:
Comments: see for Specs: khadas.com/tone-specs
No probs under Volumio. Great sound with SINAD > 120dB. Input is hierarchically regulated. If no audio signal detected on USB-C then it will automatically play on Coax, as soon as it detects an audio signal on USB-C it will overrule the coax and play this. No case available from the manufacturer. It costs US-$ 99 direct from the Shenzhen-based manufacturer. It’s not a HAT for RPI, it’s a sole DAC board. The three connectors are astonishly premium quality, well done!!
