The IQAudio DAC Pro is a high-quality audio DAC HAT for Raspberry Pi, built around the Texas Instruments PCM5242. It delivers Full HD audio with phono (RCA) line output, a 3.5mm headphone output with hardware volume control, and balanced/differential output support via JST headers for XLR connections in studio environments.

Fully HAT-compliant with EEPROM support, the DAC Pro works out of the box with Raspberry Pi OS — no kernel recompilation required. Compatible with standard Linux audio software and the IQAudio AMP+.

Key Features

• TI PCM5242 DAC – Superior SNR and THD compared to the PCM5122
• Phono (RCA) Output – Line-level stereo output
• 3.5mm Headphone Output – On-board headphone amplifier with hardware volume control
• Balanced/Differential Output – Via JST headers for XLR studio connections
• HAT-Compliant – EEPROM auto-configuration, no driver installation needed
• Full HD Audio – High-fidelity playback from your Raspberry Pi

Ideal For

• Hi-fi audio playback and music streaming
• Home studio and radio station setups
• Powered speaker connections over long cable runs
• Headphone listening stations

Package Contents

• 1× IQAudio DAC Pro HAT
• PCB spacers and screws
• 2× 3-pin JST headers (for balanced output)