--- product_id: 77675631 title: "HiFi DAC HAT for Raspberry Pi 5/4/3B+/Zero | PCM5122 384kHz/32bit DAC Audio Card Expansion Board | Dual Oscillators & DOP | RCA/3.5mm Output, 112dB SNR" brand: "innomaker" price: "£42.02" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Innomaker" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/77675631-hifi-dac-hat-for-raspberry-pi-5-4-3b-zero store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Dual ultra-low jitter oscillators 112dB SNR ultra-clear sound Direct 40-pin GPIO plug & play HiFi DAC HAT for Raspberry Pi 5/4/3B+/Zero | PCM5122 384kHz/32bit DAC Audio Card Expansion Board | Dual Oscillators & DOP | RCA/3.5mm Output, 112dB SNR **Brand:** innomaker **Price:** £42.02 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your Pi’s sound game — because your ears deserve the best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** HiFi DAC HAT for Raspberry Pi 5/4/3B+/Zero | PCM5122 384kHz/32bit DAC Audio Card Expansion Board | Dual Oscillators & DOP | RCA/3.5mm Output, 112dB SNR by innomaker - **How much does it cost?** £42.02 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/77675631-hifi-dac-hat-for-raspberry-pi-5-4-3b-zero) ## Best For - innomaker enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted innomaker brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile Dual Output Interface:** Gold-plated RCA + dedicated headphone amp deliver crystal-clear sound to any setup. - • **Seamless Raspberry Pi Integration:** Plug directly into Pi 5/4/3B+/Zero with zero hassle and instant high-res audio. - • **Dual Oscillators for Rock-Solid Timing:** Eliminate jitter with 45.158MHz & 49.152MHz clocks for flawless playback. - • **Plug-and-Play with Universal OS Support:** Works flawlessly with Volumio, Moode, RuneAudio, LibreELEC, and Raspberry Pi OS. - • **Studio-Grade Audio at a Fraction of the Cost:** Unlock pristine 384kHz/32bit PCM5122 DAC sound without soldering or wiring. ## Overview The InnoMaker HiFi DAC HAT transforms your Raspberry Pi 5/4/3B+/Zero into a high-fidelity audio powerhouse with a 384kHz/32bit PCM5122 DAC, dual ultra-low jitter oscillators, and 112dB SNR. It offers plug-and-play installation via 40-pin GPIO, gold-plated RCA and headphone outputs, and broad OS compatibility, delivering studio-quality sound for audiophiles and professionals seeking premium audio performance at an unbeatable price. ## Description Buy Review: Pretty much plug and play. - Main streamer is a Volumio Primo but using Roon or for almost everything. I wanted a setup for the Garage/Gym. I had an old RPi3 so thought let's give it a go. Was also told that the USB out from RPi3 is not up to snuff for a DAC, so went with this Hat. To avoid the faff that others have had I used a flashed image of RoPieee on the RPi3, and simply set the Hat to Allo Boss as directed. Then switched off and connected the Hat and RCA leads, and let it reboot. No problems with power via the standard Pi wall-wart. 2 mins later it popped up as a Roon endpoint, I pressed play and badoom. Awesome sound through the garage speakers. I'm sure there will be things I can tweak but I literally did nothing in software after setting the Hat in RoPieee. I'd bet I'd need to spend £150 or more e.g., a Wiim Pro to get the same quality. Looks like Ropieee also supports Spotify which I use for discovering new music, so that's my next to-do. Oh, and a new box lol. Review: Amazing sound quality. - Flashed Volumio to SD card, added Spotify plugin and copied my FLAC collection over and it sounds amazing. I used a Technics amp and a pair of celestion speakers. Tweaked the sound slightly on the DSP in volumio as my lounge is small and speaker placement isn't optimal but it is the best setup I've ever heard at home. Shame Pi's are still expensive as this is amazing value for money for the sound quality and features. ## Features - 【Direct-Connect HiFi DAC Expansion Board】Seamlessly integrates with Raspberry Pi 5, 4, 3B+, Zero & Zero W via 40-pin GPIO. No soldering or external wiring needed – unlock studio-grade audio at 10% of traditional cost. Features 384kHz/32bit PCM5122 DAC with dual ultra-low jitter oscillators (45.158MHz/49.152MHz). - 【Reference-Class Audio Engineering】TI PCM5122 reference DAC delivers 112dB SNR and -78dB THD+N, coupled with film capacitors for pristine RCA/3.5mm outputs. Master-clock mode eliminates Raspberry Pi jitter, supporting DSD over PCM (DOP) and 8kHz-384kHz sampling. - 【Universal OS & Software Support】Tested with Volumio, Moode, RuneAudio, LibreELEC, and Raspberry Pi OS. Stream high-res audio via network/NAS/USB storage. Onboard EEPROM enables plug-and-play configuration. - 【Professional Dual-Output Interface】Gold-plated RCA line-level outputs (2.1Vrms) + dedicated headphone amp (138mW@32Ω via TPA6133). Independent grounding eliminates crosstalk for studio monitors or high-impedance headphones. - 【Developer-Optimized Design & Support】Features ultra-low-noise power regulation + reserved IR port (GPIO26). Compliant with Raspberry Pi HAT specs, with open-source SDK, documented API, and technical support via InnoMaker Wiki (link in manual). ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07D13QWV9 | | Audio Output Mode | Stereo | | Best Sellers Rank | 28,551 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 43 in External Sound Cards | | Brand Name | innomaker | | Compatible Devices | Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi Zero, Raspberry Pi Zero W, Raspberry Pi 3B, Raspberry Pi 3B+ | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (718) | | Hardware Connectivity | 3.5mm Audio | | Hardware Platform | Personal Computer | | Manufacturer | innomaker | | Manufacturer Part Number | RPI-HIFI | | Maximum Sample Rate | 384 KHz | | Model Name | InnoMaker Rasp Pi HiFi DAC Hat | | Model Number | InnoMaker Rasp Pi HiFi DAC Hat | | Platform | Linux | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 112 dB | | Surround Sound Channel Configuration | Stereo | | UPC | 606462079181 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Audio output mode:** Stereo - **Brand:** innomaker - **Compatible devices:** Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi Zero, Raspberry Pi Zero W, Raspberry Pi 3B, Raspberry Pi 3B+ - **Hardware interface:** 3.5mm Audio - **Platform:** Linux ## Images ![HiFi DAC HAT for Raspberry Pi 5/4/3B+/Zero | PCM5122 384kHz/32bit DAC Audio Card Expansion Board | Dual Oscillators & DOP | RCA/3.5mm Output, 112dB SNR - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cPpk6EaLL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can this be used for a music active rgb strip project on the uno** A: Not really, it is designed for Raspberry Pi only, it won’t fit on an Arduino. Besides, if you want to build an RGB strip for audio, you don’t need a DAC, Arduino has analog inputs for this, you might need a simple pre amplifier with a FET Or an OP Amp. **Q: Can multiple boards be connected to the same RPi for separate sound outputs?** A: in principle, you can stack them but you may need to add power directly to some of these HATs. **Q: Can anyone recommend a case to house the raspberry pi and this hat?** A: Pls search the ''Aluminum Case for Raspberry Pi 4 with 3510 PWM Fan'' in our shop **Q: Is compatible with raspberry pi 4?** A: Perfect compatible with Raspberry Pi4 ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty much plug and play. *by M***L on 8 August 2023* Main streamer is a Volumio Primo but using Roon or for almost everything. I wanted a setup for the Garage/Gym. I had an old RPi3 so thought let's give it a go. Was also told that the USB out from RPi3 is not up to snuff for a DAC, so went with this Hat. To avoid the faff that others have had I used a flashed image of RoPieee on the RPi3, and simply set the Hat to Allo Boss as directed. Then switched off and connected the Hat and RCA leads, and let it reboot. No problems with power via the standard Pi wall-wart. 2 mins later it popped up as a Roon endpoint, I pressed play and badoom. Awesome sound through the garage speakers. I'm sure there will be things I can tweak but I literally did nothing in software after setting the Hat in RoPieee. I'd bet I'd need to spend £150 or more e.g., a Wiim Pro to get the same quality. Looks like Ropieee also supports Spotify which I use for discovering new music, so that's my next to-do. Oh, and a new box lol. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing sound quality. *by A***Y on 3 January 2023* Flashed Volumio to SD card, added Spotify plugin and copied my FLAC collection over and it sounds amazing. I used a Technics amp and a pair of celestion speakers. Tweaked the sound slightly on the DSP in volumio as my lounge is small and speaker placement isn't optimal but it is the best setup I've ever heard at home. Shame Pi's are still expensive as this is amazing value for money for the sound quality and features. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sound at a cheap price once you get it running !! *by M***K on 17 December 2020* Bought this in the hope of improving the output from my rpi3B+. I have been using the rpi onboard 3.5mm headphone socket to connect to my hifi. I am using plex installed on raspberryOS to play my music library ripped from CD for convenience. As others have already mentioned in reviews, this little DAC comes with little/no instructions for installation. There is a website with some details, but this is still lacking. This is a shame, as I believe this fact alone has lead many people to have bad results and leave reviews that reflect that. It took me a fair bit of time to google and find the information required to get it up and running. If like me, you want to install this on top of raspberryOS and just use whatever player you like, then this is without doubt the easiest way, and armed with the right information will only take you minutes. The first thing to do is physically install the DAC HAT. This is done simply by lining up and connecting it to the 40pin connector on the rpi board. It should be noted here that the DAC HAT does not come with any stand off posts to securely mount it above the rpi board which is a little dissapointing. You can buy them seperately very cheapely, or as I have done, they come with the case deigned to compliment the DAC HAT. Once the board is in place, connect it to your output system. To configure the DAC HAT. 1. Power up you rpi. 2. As others have said, you need to edit the /boot/config.txt file. Open a terminal window and navigate to the /boot/ folder. 3. Use "sudo nano config.txt" to open. 4. At the bottom of the file add the following line "dtoverlay=allo-boss-dac-pcm512x-audio". 5. Press ctrl+x to exit and save the file. 6. Reboot your rpi. This will make the BossDAC available in the volume control on the main task bar. Select BossDAC and play some tunes. But read on. If like me, you still do not get any sound from the DAC HAT, try the following. This is the bit that other reviews here have missed. 7. Open a terminal window and enter "sudo raspi-config" to open the Raspberry Config tool. 8. Select "System Options" and then "Audio". 9. Highlight the line with "Boss DAC" and hit enter. 10. From the top level menu, select "Finish" to save and close the tool. 11. Just for good measure, reboot your rpi. And that was it for me. Working perfectly. (Note: I had read another review that suggested that you need to edit the /usr/share/alsa/alsa.conf as well. But this did not help me and I removed those edits. For me it was the Raspberry Config change that worked) So what about the actual sound quality. Well I was reasonable happy running from the rpi onboard 3.5mm jack previously, and this Dac HAT was just an inexpensive try at something else with no real expectations. However, having got this installed and running, the difference in sound quality is staggering. I did not imagine this kind of improvement. The sound detail, vibrance and openess is brilliant. My music library has once again come alive, and I am literally re-hearing anything I play. This is without doubt the best £25 I have spent in years. Thoroughly recommended. Just be ready for the lack of information supplied, and maybe a little googling. But hopefully my notes above will get you running using RaspberyOS. ## Frequently Bought Together - InnoMaker Rasp Pi HiFi DAC Hat PCM5122 Audio Sound Card Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi 4 3 B B+ Pi Zero W (DAC Hat) - InnoMaker Aluminum Case for Raspberry Pi 4 with 3510 PWM Fan Passive Heatsink Aluminum Alloy Case Suitable for DAC/DAC PRO/AMP/AMP PRO/RS485&CAN Hat and Most of Raspberry Pi Add-On Hat - Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 2019 Quad Core 64 Bit WiFi Bluetooth (4GB) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/77675631-hifi-dac-hat-for-raspberry-pi-5-4-3b-zero](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/77675631-hifi-dac-hat-for-raspberry-pi-5-4-3b-zero) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*