USB DAC compatibility List

Name: Bryston BDA-1
Receiver:
DAC: dual Cirrus CS4398
Async: no, the BDA-1 reclocks and upsamples
Working with Volumio: yes
Tested Versions and Platforms: raspberry pi 2b,volumio version 2.041
Harware Mixer on Volumio: no
HW Mixer string:
Comments: have only used the USB interface so far - will setup for spdif soon. USB is rock solid
Buying Link:

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Name: Micromega MyDAC
Receiver: SMSC USB3318
DAC: Cirrus Logic CS4351
Async: yes
Working with Volumio: yes
Tested Versions and Platforms: raspberry pi 3B, volumio version 2.411
Harware Mixer on Volumio: no
HW Mixer string:
Comments: Attention: USB Audio Class switch at the back of the MyDAC unit must be set to “2.0” position
Buying Link: son-video.com/Rayons/DAC-Aud … MyDAC.html

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Name:MUSILAND MD30 PLUS
Receiver:SuperDSP210 FPGA
DAC:AD1955
Async:Yes
Working with Volumio:Yes
Tested Versions and Platforms:V2.118,x86
Harware Mixer on Volumio:Yes
HW Mixer string:
Comments:
Buying Link:https://item.jd.com/1594862581.html

Name: Micromega MyDAC
Receiver: SMSC USB3318
DAC: Cirrus Logic CS4351
Async: yes
Working with Volumio: yes - only in usb2 mode
Tested Versions and Platforms: Beagle bone black, volumio version 2.129
Harware Mixer on Volumio: yes
HW Mixer string:MICROMEGA USB Audio 2.0 Output Playback Control - The system shows the string twice in the mixer control name drop down list, along with the system clock and output switch. Only one of the two strings work properly, though.
Comments: Works well, some jitter when changing tracks or starting/stopping music
Buying Link: http://www.son-video.com/Rayons/DAC-Aud … MyDAC.html

Name: Elac ELEMENT SERIES EA101EQ-G INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
Receiver: unknown
DAC: elac.com/forums/topic/dac-u … ement-amp/
Async:
Working with Volumio: yes
Tested Versions and Platforms: Rasberry Pi 2 B V1.1 and Volumino VERSION: 2.185
Hardware Mixer on Volumio: no
HW Mixer string:
Comments: Works well, silent popp on jumping (not between songs)
Buying Link: csmusiksysteme.net/Hifi-Stereo/V … param=elac

Name: TEAC NP-H750
Receiver: -
DAC: BurrBrown PCM1795 D/A converter
Async: YES
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: Rasberry Pi 3 B+ and Volumio 2.0
Harware Mixer on Volumio: ?
HW Mixer string: ?
Comments: Failed to boot when USB is attached.
Buying Link: teac.com/product/np-h750/

Name: Nuprime DAC-9
Receiver: XMOS USB 2.0 chipset
DAC: AK4490 EQ
Async: YES
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: 2.201 & Raspberry PI 3 (Volumio version 2.041 works as well)
Harware Mixer on Volumio: YES (but not needed)- use the build-in volume control instead - much better.
HW Mixer string:
Comments: Working out of the box. If the DAC is turned off while Volumio is playing -> Volumio will not play any track when the DAC is turned on again, and Volumio needs to be rebooted before working properly again. If Volumio is not playing when turning off the DAC, it does not have any problem working after powering up the DAC from standby. Waiting for the Digione to see if it a USB-only problem.
Buying Link: nuprimeaudio.com/index.php/p … dac-9.html
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Name: PreSonus AudioBox USB
Receiver:
DAC:
Async: YES
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: Volumio 2.201, Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
Harware Mixer on Volumio: NO
HW Mixer string: N/A
Comments: Worked perfectly with no tweaking
Buying Link: Amazon, Guitar Center, etc.

Name: Musical Fidelity MX-DAC
Receiver: ?
DAC: PCM1795 32 bit / 192kHz Multi-bit Sigma-Delta type
Async: YES
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: 2.x up to 2.201 x86 + Raspberry Pi 2, 2.502 Raspberry Pi 3
Harware Mixer on Volumio: YES
HW Mixer string:
Comments: Tested at least the following:

  1. 2.x up to 2.201 x86:
    PCM: 16/44.1 up to 24/192 PCM
    DSD: DSD64 (works via DoP only!)
    via Sources: internal disk, network storage or DLNA (DSD as DoP),

  2. 2.x up to 2.201 Raspberry Pi 2
    PCM: 16/44.1 up to 24/96 (most of the time, possible bandwidth limitation / hardware)
    DSD: no smooth playback possible (works via DoP only!)
    via Sources: network storage or DLNA

  3. 2.502 Raspberry Pi 3
    PCM: 16/44.1 up to 24/192 PCM
    DSD: DSD64 (works via DoP only!)
    via Source: USB SSD to DAC

Buying Link: musicalfidelity.com/dealers

Name: Audio-GD - NFB 1.38 DAC (Balanced ES9038Pro Amanero USB DAC)
Receiver:?
DAC: Sabre32 DA chip ES9038Pro.
Async: yes.
Working with Volumio: yes.
Tested Versions and Platforms: all.
Harware Mixer on Volumio: no.
HW Mixer string:
Comments: I2’s direct input on DAC also works.
Buying Link: audio-gd.com/Pro/dac/NFB1.38/NFB1.38EN.htm

Name: Zhilai Audio H1 USB DAC
Receiver:
DAC: PCM2704
Async:
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: 2.194 on BeagleBone Black
Harware Mixer on Volumio: YES
HW Mixer string:
Comments:
Buying Link: multiple offerings at aliexpress

Name: JDS Labs ODAC (ObjectiveDAC)
Receiver: Tenor TE7022
DAC: ESS Sabre ES9023
Async: NO
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: Volumio v2 on RPi 3
Hardware Mixer on Volumio: YES
HW Mixer string: n/a
Comments: nwavguy.blogspot.com/2012/04/odac-released.html
Buying Link: jdslabs.com/products/46/sta … dac-rev-b/

Name: TOPPING D30
Receiver: XMOS
DAC: Cirrus CS4398 DAC
Async: YES
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: ODROID C2 / volumio 2.238
Harware Mixer on Volumio: YES
HW Mixer string: -
Comments: USB: 16-24bit/44.1-192kHz, DSD64, DSD128, Optical: 16-24bit/32-192kHz, Coaxial: 16-24bit/32-192kHz
Link: tpdz.net/en/products/d30/index.htm

Name: AQVOX USB2D/A MKII
Receiver: AK4125 – AK4114 – PCM2906
DAC: 2x PCM1796
Async: YES
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: Volumio v2 on RPi 3
Hardware Mixer on Volumio: —
HW Mixer string: —
Comments: USB 1.1 driverless capable only 44.1/48, but everything beyond this will be played as well as 48khz, with dedicated driver and USB 2.0 up to 24/192
Buying Link: myhifishop.de/Devices/AQVOX- … C::50.html

Name: Yamaha CD-S2100
Receiver:
DAC: ESS9016
Async: Yes
Working with Volumio: Yes
Tested Versions and Platforms: Raspberry 3 Volumio 2.246
Harware Mixer on Volumio:
HW Mixer string:
Comments:
Buying Link: usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_v … index.html

Name : Furutech ADL GT40a
Receiver :VIA VT1736 USB chip
DAC : Cirrus Logic CS4270
Async : not sure
Working with Volumio: Yes, but with reservations
Tested Versions and Platforms: Rpi model B + Volumio 2.2.4.6 Also - generic x86 PC + Volumio 2.254
Harware Mixer on Volumio: Yes

Comments: Distortion on midrange to treble on RPi model B connected via USB. Good sound quality when used with x86 via USB.

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Name: Breeze Audio SU1
Receiver: XMOS
DAC: AK4495SEQ
Async: YES
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: Volumio 2.24, Rpi Zero W
Hardware Mixer on Volumio: YES
HW Mixer string:
Comments: headphone output (Muses 8820), RCA preamp out, usb OTG cable from Rpi
Buying Link: AliExpress / Ebay

Name: Topping NX4
Receiver: ?
DAC: ?
Async: No
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: Volumio 2.24, Rpi Zero W
Hardware Mixer on Volumio: YES
HW Mixer string:
Comments: portable headphone amp, apple lightning and android usb OTG, usb OTG cable from Rpi
Buying Link: AliExpress / Ebay

Name: XuanZu U-202
Receiver: CM108
DAC: TDA1305T
Async: No
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: Volumio 2.24, Rpi Zero W
Hardware Mixer on Volumio: YES
HW Mixer string:
Comments: Tube headphone DAC/amp, many different names on Ebay/AliExpress. usb OTG cable from Rpi
Buying Link: AliExpress / Ebay

Name: Dion Audio DAC32
Receiver: Xmos
DAC: PCM1795
Async: YES
Working with Volumio: Yes
Tested Versions and Platforms: All
Hardware Mixer on Volumio: YES
HW Mixer string: hw:CARD=L20, DEV=0
Comments: Bit perfect DAC up to 32 Bit/384 kHz and DSD 64/128/256
Buying Link: dionaudio.nl/index.php/products/detail/dac32
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Name: LG HiFi Plus
Receiver:
DAC: ESS9028
Async: YES
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: Rasberry Pi3 Volumio v2.246
Harware Mixer on Volumio: YES
HW Mixer string:
Comments:
Buying Link:

Name: iFi iOne
Receiver:
DAC: Burr Brown
Async: YES
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: Rasberry Pi3 Volumio v2.246
Harware Mixer on Volumio: NO
HW Mixer string:
Comments:
Buying Link: