USB DAC compatibility List

Name: POP PULSE WM8741
Receiver: Tenor 7022L
DAC: Wolfson wm8741
Async: Yes
Working with Volumio: Yes 100%
Tested Versions and Platforms: Volumio 2.246 on mini86 by Volumio shop
Hardware Mixer on Volumio: Yes
HW Mixer string: any
Comments: input USB max 96Khz/24bit, autoreclok by Volumio for 88.2/176.4/192 Khz to max input 96Khz without resampling option.
Buying Link: audiophonics.fr/en/appareils … -6951.html

Name: Resonessence Labs Herus+
Receiver: ?
DAC: ESS9010-2M
Async: Yes
Working with Volumio: Yes
Tested Versions and Platforms: Volumio 2.246 and Raspberry Pi 3-B
Hardware Mixer on Volumio: Yes
HW Mixer string:
Comments: Gets recognized by Volumio 2.246 and offers its name for selection under hardware / mixer control name, works well with Volumio and even hardware volume control works, software volume control does not work
Buying Link: their web

Name: Audio gd
Receiver: Amenaro 384
DAC: r2r da7
Async:no
Working with Volumio: no
Tested Versions and Platforms: Volumio 2.246 and Raspberry Pi 3-B
Hardware Mixer on Volumio: no

keep fail open audio output

Name: SMSL Q5 Pro
Receiver: USB (micro)
DAC: ?
Async:
Working with Volumio: Yes
Tested Versions and Platforms: 2.296
Harware Mixer on Volumio: Yes
HW Mixer string: N/A
Comments: Nice compact amplifier, with a variety of inputs & phono out
Buying Link: amazon.co.uk/Q5-Integrated- … B015ZHZG1K

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

Board: Asus Tinker Board
Name: SMSL M8A
Receiver: Xmos
DAC: ESS9028Q2M
Async: Capable of Async Playback YES
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: 2.349
Harware Mixer on Volumio: Yes

Dsd over PCM plays the correct format.
DSD direct acts like DSD direct.

Playing over Coaxial cable. Dropouts (lost of signal on DAC display.

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: Melin Audio, Convertisseur DSD01
Receiver: Xmos XU216
DAC: ESS ES9018K2M
Async: YES
Working with Volumio: YES
Tested Versions and Platforms: ALL
Harware Mixer on Volumio: YES
HW Mixer string:
Comments: 44.1-384khz and DSD64 DSD128. Great DAC ! It sounds fantastic with Volumio !
Buying Link: melin-audio.com/convertisseurdsd/index.html

Hi,

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 :frowning:
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…

Thanks for patching :sunglasses:

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

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