Allo BOSS DAC V1.2
Top-Notch DAC for Raspberry Pi
Looking to step up your DIY audio project with sound quality and great value? The Allo BOSS V1.2 has you covered. Featuring a unique implementation of the Texas Instruments PCM5122 DAC, this latest-generation DAC offers a dual RCA output. Compatible with Raspberry Pi 2 and 3 (models B and B+), but independently powered and clocked, the BOSS streams music without all the noise that comes from dirty RPI power and jittery clocks. Once it's put together, you can build a high-end streamer or a multi-room home system.
Note: The base price is for the circuit board and a USB adapter cable. At checkout, you can add a black acrylic case with black standoffs or a clear acrylic case with gray standoffs to house the board (+ $13).
The Reviews Are In
Darko Audio calls it a “super-tasty, delicious Pi maker” and says, “As streaming starting points go, rarely do they come as compelling as—or as affordable as—the BOSS DAC back-strapped to a Raspberry Pi. Round ‘ere, such bang for buck equates to a sucker punch.” To learn more, check out this DIY Audio thread.
Video Review
Acrylic Case Add-On Options
Black case with black standoffs (+$13)
Clear case with gray standoffs (+$13)
Specs
- Allo
- Latest-generation ultra-low-phase-noise NDK SDA Series oscillators
- Dedicated Type-C USB connector to feed 5V 3A independently
- Optimized component layout
- New film capacitors on analog stage
- Master DAC compatible only with RPI 2 and 3
- Compatible with OSMC / Max2Play / RuneAudio / Volumio / Moode / PiCorePlayer / PiMusicBox / OpenELEC and others, plus Roon Ready
- Dedicated 384-kHz/32-bit high-quality DAC PCM5122
- Audio output connectors: 2 x RCA (left and right) and Allo Volt amp header
- HAT size
- Sampling frequency ranges from 8 kHz to 384 kHz
- Ultra-low-noise voltage regulators and LPF
- Integrated EEPROM for automatic configuration (with write protection)
- Automatically switching frequencies according to the input I2S signals
USB Adapter Cable (Included)
- Input: 5.5 x 2.5 mm DC female input to Type-C USB male
- Matching male: 5.5 x 2.1 mm / 5.5 x 2.5 mm
- 18 AWG
- Length: 6.7 in (17 cm)
Acrylic Case (Optional)
- Available in black with black standoffs or clear with gray standoffs
- Protects your components from dust and debris
- Dimensions: 4.9 x 3.7 x 2 in (12.5 x 9.5 x 5 cm)
Included
- Type-C to DC adapter cable
- Manufacturer’s 1-year warranty
Shipping
Estimated ship date is Oct 8, 2018 PT.
Payment will be collected at checkout. After this product run ends, orders will be submitted to the vendor up front, making all orders final.
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