PI2AES PRO AUDIO SHIELD

[Redcarmoose]

If there is already a thread on this, I apologize, but I didn’t see one.
A simple and effective way to get “USB-style” audio transfers from a PC to a DAC wirelessly; effectively making USB filters and $$$ boutique USB cables obsolete for some applications. I don’t have one and never heard this though!


I’ll just leave this here........

PI2AES - PRO AUDIO SHIELD
$149.00
FEATURES

PI2AES - PRO AUDIO http://www.pi2design.com/store/p19/PI2AES_-_PRO_AUDIO_SHIELD.html



AES TRANSMITTER – The industry standard WM8804 converts the RPi I2S stream to AES3/SPDIF formatted data at 24-Bit up to 192Khz Frame Rate


SPDIF COAX OUTPUT – An RCA connector with Isolation Transformer provides coaxial transmission of the SPDIF Audio Data Stream.


SPDIF OPTICAL OUTPUT – Isolated Optical Transmitter Supports Consumer Level DAC and AVR inputs


AES BNC OUTPUT - A 75 ohm BNC connector with Isolation Transformer provides for Single Ended AES transmission.


AES BALANCED OUTPUT – An RS-422 Transmitter coupled with Isolation Transformer allows the transmission of balanced audio data with 110 ohm impedance via the Professional Audio Standard XLR Connector


BUFFERED I2S OUTPUT – Parallel Buffered I2S is available for direct short distance connection to off-board D/A. Perfect for DIY use! I2C for control is also provided as well as 5V Regulated and Input Voltage Rails


DIFFERENTIAL I2S OUTPUT – A DS2063 Differential Transmitter is used to drive the I2S Bus via LVDS over a standard HDMI Connector. The Pinout is compatible with Gustard I2S Interface. PS Audio is possible, but the left/right channels will be swapped.


***Standard lead time is 3-4 weeks from time of order***

***Raspberry Pi is not included. Case and Power Supply sold separately ***

http://www.pi2design.com/uploads/4/8/5/3/48531975/pi2aes_hw_ref_manual_p3_1.pdf

 

[Guidostrunk]

I've been seeing this unit being discussed on a few other sites. I'm really interested in it along with the pi 4. It's just too confusing for a novice like me.
I'd like to get away from laptops and PC's to stream Tidal.
This little gadget with a touchscreen monitor would be fabulous.
Can anyone explain how this exactly works? Can I order it already working in a case?

Cheers!

 

[Redcarmoose]

I sent you a PM.

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

I've been seeing this unit being discussed on a few other sites. I'm really interested in it along with the pi 4. It's just too confusing for a novice like me.
I'd like to get away from laptops and PC's to stream Tidal.
This little gadget with a touchscreen monitor would be fabulous.
Can anyone explain how this exactly works? Can I order it already working in a case?

Cheers!

Older thread I know but, Did you ever get your Pi up and running, and are you using the Pi2AES?? Thinking about getting one, because clearly I don't have enough audio stuff...LMAO

 

[Guidostrunk]

Older thread I know but, Did you ever get your Pi up and running, and are you using the Pi2AES?? Thinking about getting one, because clearly I don't have enough audio stuff...LMAO

I'm actually waiting for the mercury from the same maker. Nothing to put together just plug and play. They should be releasing it soon.

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

I'm actually waiting for the mercury from the same maker. Nothing to put together just plug and play. They should be releasing it soon.

Nice!! Didn't think about that!!

 

[tumpux]

Looks like the price is increased to $200 now..

 

[Virion]

Got my pi2aes in yesterday. Will be a diy weekend. Gonna compare to a USB connection from laptop to my metrum jade dac. Both streaming qobuz.

 

[kumar402]

Got my pi2aes in yesterday. Will be a diy weekend. Gonna compare to a USB connection from laptop to my metrum jade dac. Both streaming qobuz.

Get I2S module from them. It works well with Metrum

 

[Virion]

I dont see a rj45 i2s connection on the pi2aes

 

[kumar402]

I dont see a rj45 i2s connection on the pi2aes

May be they stopped selling but you can DIY, it's a simple process

 

[Redcarmoose]

Got my pi2aes in yesterday. Will be a diy weekend. Gonna compare to a USB connection from laptop to my metrum jade dac. Both streaming qobuz.

Cool. Report back what improvements if any!

 

[Virion]

May be they stopped selling but you can DIY, it's a simple process

Ill look into it. Good to know its possible.

Took about 30 min to put together and start up volumio with qobuz streaming. Had a good time with my son introducing computers.

Did not get a chance yet to really listen, family matters took priority.

 

[Virion]

Well ive been listening with pi2aes for about a week now. My previous setup was usb from laptop to dac.
Now qobuz via volumio via pi2aes, no more laptop. Aes to dac.

The aspect I noticed straight away was the blacker background. I thought I had a nice quiet background with my laptop, but I was wrong.
Like going from LED tv to OLED.
With that microdetail that was being smothered in the low volume, was now noticeable. But only if the recording had that microdetail. Compressed metal and pop had no benefit.

The pi2aes is a nice upgrade for me and its staying. However if I was spending thousands of euros on a streamer and all I got was this improvement I would be disappointed.

Volumio is a bit buggy and sensitive to setting changes. starting playback takes way to long. After I dialed in my settings the user experience improved. Really dont want to go to roon, as its alot more expensive and i wouldnt use 95%.

 

[SnooDucksAudio]

I can't seem to find what clocks does the Pi2AES use?