Raspberry Pi DAC Pro

The Raspberry Pi DAC Pro is Raspberry Pi's highest-fidelity audio HAT, compatible with any Raspberry Pi computer that has a 40-pin GPIO header. It supports the same audio input formats and output connectors as the Raspberry Pi DAC+, but uses a Texas Instruments PCM5242 DAC, providing an even higher signal-to-noise ratio. With the Texas Instruments PCM5242, the DAC Pro provides an outstanding signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and supports balanced/differential output in parallel to phono/RCA line-level output. It also includes a dedicated headphone amplifier. As part of the DAC Pro, two three-pin headers (P7/P9) are exposed above the Raspberry Pi’s USB and Ethernet ports for use by the optional XLR board (coming soon), allowing differential/balanced output. Note: In the updated version we are now stocking, these headers do not have the pictured female socket header installed (they are now just bare pads) The DAC Pro does not require external power and connects directly to Raspberry Pi’s GPIO header without the need for soldering or cables. Features

* Full high-definition 24-bit 192kHz Texas Instruments PCM5242 digital audio codec (DAC)

* High-fidelity DAC for Raspberry Pi

* Power LED

* Analogue out (0–2V RMS via P7)

* Dedicated headphone amplifier, output via 3.5mm panel-mounted barrel socket

* Panel-mounted stereo phono (RCA) socket output

* 40-pin pass-through GPIO header

* Power supplied by Raspberry Pi through the 40-pin GPIO header (no external power source required)

* HAT EEPROM write-enabled

* Operating temperature: 0°C–50°C

* Size: 58 mm x 65 mm

Resources

* Raspberry Pi DAC Pro product brief

* Raspberry Pi IQAudio Acquisition Announcement

* Raspberry Pi Audio Documentation

* Raspberry Pi DAC Pro Section

* Product Number: Raspberry Pi SC0929/SC2077

* EAN: 617588405549

Revision History

* As of 16/09/2025 - we are now stocking the slightly updated version (SC2077) of this board, which does not include a pre-soldered 6-pin female header on the P7/P9 pads.

* As of 16/12/2024 - we are shipping the re-branded Raspberry Pi DAC Pro (same functionality and specification as the IQ Audio DAC Pro, but now in Raspberry Pi branding following their acquisition of IQAudio).