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raspberry pi hifi audio board x400
raspberry pi hifi audio board x400

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Overview

This product is be sold out, now the new version v3.0 is released, please refer to X400 V3.0.

 

This is the raspberry pi hifi audio expansion board, and it use TI PCM5122 chip, can bring you high quality music enjoyment.

 

Match Power Supply

Please refer to DC 19V 2A Power Supply

KEY FEATURES

Input Voltage:

  • 6V to 24Vdc converted to 5V, 3A via step-down DC/DC converter to power the Raspberry Pi

Audio:

  • Full-HD audio – up to 24-bit/192kHz playback
  • Class leading audio; 112db SNR, and THD of 0.0019%
  • Audiophile TI Burr Brown 32-bit/384kHz DAC (TI PCM5122)
  • Uses the digital I2S audio signals to reduce CPU load over USB audio solutions
  • Integrated hardware volume control
  • Mute can be enabled / disabled via jumper
  • Built in High quality audio headphone amplifier (TI TPA6133A)
  • Earphone AMP can be enabled / disabled via jumper
  • Built in High quality Class-D stereo audio amplifier (TI TPA3118D2)
  • Up to 2 x 20W into 4 ohm
  • AMP can be enabled / disabled via jumper
  • Phono/RCA connectors
  • 3.5mm stereo audio jack
  • Speaker terminals

Wireless:

  • Built in IR sensor (38KHz)

Misc:

  • Power output socket
  • DIP switch to remove connection from RPi’s pin header
  • Directly connected on top of the Raspberry Pi using the board GPIO header pins
  • No wiring nor soldering is required
  • Duplicated the 40-pin header of the R-Pi in order to support existing expansion boards
  • Suitable for Raspberry Pi Model B+ and Raspberry Pi 2 Model B NEW!

User Manual

For Volumio (On volumio 2.444)

 

 

Save & reboot

Now you can enjoy your music;

Configuring Raspbian to include sound card support

#Update Raspbian on the SD card to be the latest available.
pi@raspberrypi ~ $ sudo nano /boot/config.txt
#add the following comments
dtoverlay=iqaudio-dacplus

#To remove the standard Raspberry PI audio card, comment out the {dtparam=audio=on} device tree parameter in your /boot/config.txt and reboot.
pi@raspberrypi ~ $ sudo nano /boot/config.txt
# Enable audio (loads snd_bcm2835)
#dtparam=audio=on

#Flush your filesystem changes and reboot the Raspberry Pi
pi@raspberrypi ~ $ sync
pi@raspberrypi ~ $ sudo reboot

#Once restarted SSH into the Pi and check that the audio drivers / card is available to ALSA.
pi@raspberrypi ~ $ aplay -l

#If the IQaudIO board and drivers have been installed correctly you should see something similar to:
pi@iqaudio ~ $ aplay -l

**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: IQaudIODAC [IQaudIODAC], device 0: IQaudIO DAC HiFi pcm512x-hifi-0 []
Subdevices: 0/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

More detail refer to Page 31 of File:IQaudIO.pdf

FAQ

1.Can you use the RCA's as inputs?

Yes, you can try to use the RCA as input in theory. but pls put the DAC (PCM5122) in "mute" mode. (But we do not suggest you use the RCA as input, if so, the DAC will be no output.)

 

2.Does this X400 V3.0 have analog input?

No, when you use X400 v3.0 with Raspberry Pi , there is no analog input, but if you do not use Raspberry Pi, the RCA port can be used as analog input.

3.If you connect a power switch to the board's connector should it be a momentary or latching switch? also, does it shut down the pi or just the dac?

The X400 v3.0 board use the latching switch, the latching switch shut down both the Pi and DAC.

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Anonymous user #9

12 months ago
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Hello, volumio is not running new versions. Is there a link to get volumio os 2.44 from you. Volumio is not as helpful as it used to be. Now it supports the companies it cooperates with. So we're stuck with the x400. I need your help.
 

Harry

12 months ago
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Yes, volumio is getting closed;

Please try to download the v2.8.82 from the above link.

URL:https://pan....BAw?pwd=0rpj

Extract code:0rpj

(PS: The link above is only reserved for 365 days)

BTW, you could try the IQaudio DAC+ or IQaudio DAC options on the VILUMIO 3, they actually use the same decoder chip as the X400!

Regards
 

Anonymous user #9

12 months ago
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Merhaba, volumio yeni versiyonları çalıştırmıyor. Volumio os 2.44 sizden temin edebileceğimiz link var mı. Volumio eskisi gibi yardımcı değil. Artık işbirliği yaptığı firmaları desteklemektedir. O yüzden x400 ile ortada kaldık. Yardımınız gerek...
 

Anonymous user #8

35 months ago
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I noticed that when I plug in a headset or headphone into the audio jack, I hear sound on both my headphone and the speakers. Is there any option to mute the speakers automatically when headphones are plugged in ?
 

Lisa

35 months ago
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Hello,please refer X400 V3.0; Jumper setting --AMP: Short--60W amplifier in shutdown mode; Open--60W amplifier in working mode
 

Anonymous user #8

35 months ago
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Hello Lisa,

> please refer X400 V3.0; Jumper setting --AMP: Short--60W amplifier in > shutdown mode; Open--60W amplifier in working mode

I know I can disable the speakers manually by jumpers, but I was asking for speaker auto-mute when plugging in a headphone, is this possible ? Like most other devices do (i.e. smartphones).

Thanks!
 

Lisa

35 months ago
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Sorry,it needs to set a jumper cap to control.
 

Anonymous user #7

48 months ago
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Are the RCA jacks output or input for the X400 V3.0 DAC+AMP?
 

Anonymous user #6

52 months ago
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X400 board is designed for HIFI enthusiasts and is a great product. I used it and I am very satisfied. Thanks GEEKWORM

Enis KIRIMLI / ISTANBUL
 

Anonymous user #4

70 months ago
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How do i setup a remote control to use with this board??
 

Admin

70 months ago
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Hello,

There is no information show this board can be remote control.
 

Anonymous user #5

66 months ago
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you can use any kind of wifi remote control to interact with the application running on raspberry to control your music, even a smartphone will be good for that.
 

Anonymous user #3

72 months ago
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I am unable to get sound from the Speaker terminals. I followed the setup instructions. The amp is getting power (it gets plenty warm) and it works via the headphone jack, but with two 4 ohm 20 W speakers hooked to the Speaker terminals there is no sound from either.
 

Admin

72 months ago
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Hello, It is hard to confirm the problem here, please send us the details include the order number and item link and the set up deatils to our email: support@geekworm.com, we will help you about this, thank you! Best regards,

Geekworm
 

Anonymous user #2

74 months ago
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I just received my X400 board, but the power adapter I planned to use with it is too large.

What is the correct connector for making a 12 volt connection to the X400? Do I understand correctly that the 12 volt connection will power the entire system?

Stalled without power. Please let me know the correct connector for the 12 volt system.

Thank you,

Steve
 

Admin

73 months ago
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Hello friend, The X400 need to use a DC Jack: 5.5x2.5mm port power supply, we have a recommedned power supply you can check what it look like: https://geek...ansion-board If any more questions, you can also contact us by email. Best regards,

Geekworm
 

Anonymous user #2

74 months ago
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So, given that I want to use this unit to drive a pair of speakers, I understand that I want to use the jumpers to turn-off the headphone and RCA jack systems. Is that correct?
 

Admin

73 months ago
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Hello friend, We are no sure about this, maybe you can have a try. If any questions, please contact us by email. Best regards,

Geekworm
 

Anonymous user #1

74 months ago
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It says that this board supports full HD audio. Does it support Dolby 7.1 or Dolby True HD, DTS 7.1 or DTS-HD Master Audio?

Thank you
 

Admin

74 months ago
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Hello sir, Sorry, this x400 board does not support Dolby 7.1 or Dolby True HD, DTS 7.1 or DTS-HD Master Audio. Best regards,

Geekworm