To use your 8xOUT in multi-zone audio, home theater, spatial audio, or custom crossover projects—simply plug it onto your Pi 5, install the driver automatically, and start streaming high-resolution audio to up to eight channels.
Designed exclusively for Raspberry Pi 5
Features
Outputs:
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8 channels of high-quality analog audio output (4 stereo pairs) via four TI PCM5102A DACs
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Supports 16- to 32-bit audio data, up to 384 kHz input sample rate
Performance:
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Typical Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 112 dB
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Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD + N): –93 dB
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Direct line-level output: 2.1 Vrms (no DC-blocking capacitors required)
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Integrated high-performance audio PLL—auto-generates SCK from BCK
Plug-and-Play:
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Integrated EEPROM for automatic driver installation—no manual overlay edits required
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HAT-compliant: auto-configures on your Raspberry Pi 5
Mechanical & Connectivity:
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Designed exclusively for Raspberry Pi 5
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Includes 40-pin header riser, compatible with the official Raspberry Pi 5 case
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Male GPIO header on top—stack additional HATs without blocking access
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Compact form factor (65 × 56.5 mm), fits standard Pi 5 cases
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(Raspberry Pi and case not included)
Specifications
Parameter | Value |
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Channels | 8 (4 stereo pairs via 4 × PCM5102A DACs) |
DAC chips | 4 × TI PCM5102A (Delta-Sigma with line driver) |
Supported data formats | I²S, left-justified; 16-, 24-, and 32-bit audio |
Sample rate (max) | Up to 384 kHz |
Resolution | 32-bit internal processing |
SNR (typical) | 112 dB |
THD + N (typical) | –93 dB |
Output voltage | 2.1 Vrms |
Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB |
Power consumption | < 0.3 W |
Control interface | I²C |
Audio interface | I²S |
GPIO header | Standard 40-pin HAT header |
Dimensions | 65 × 56.5 × 5 mm |
Weight | ~ 30 g |
INSTALLATION and specifications
For the full installation guide and driver download, please visit our forum page.