{"id":973,"date":"2025-06-23T22:32:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T14:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raspberrypi.me\/shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=973"},"modified":"2026-04-13T20:52:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:52:33","slug":"nxez-hifi-dac-zero","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/raspberrypi.me\/shop\/product\/nxez-hifi-dac-zero\/","title":{"rendered":"HiFi DAC Zero for Raspberry Pi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HIFi DAC Zero integrates TI&#8217;s professional-grade audio decoding chip PCM5122 and adopts the I2S interface standard to create a complete Raspberry Pi-based hardware audio decoding system. It supports powerful playback software such as Volumio, MoodeAudio, and OSMC, making it the ideal choice for quickly building a Raspberry Pi HiFi system!<\/p>\n<p>This product is fully compatible with the Raspberry Pi 5, 4B, 3B, 3A+, 2B, and Zero series, as well as future Raspberry Pi models that comply with the same standard. For optimal usability, we recommend using it with a Raspberry Pi equipped with a Wi-Fi module.<\/p>\n<h2>Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Premium Audio Decoding:<\/strong><br \/>\nFeatures TI&#8217;s professional-grade\u00a0<strong>PCM5122 DAC chip<\/strong>, supporting\u00a0<strong>32-bit\/384kHz<\/strong>\u00a0high-resolution audio with\u00a0<strong>112dB dynamic range<\/strong>\u00a0and ultra-low\u00a0<strong>-93dB THD+N<\/strong>\u00a0distortion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Power Design:<\/strong><br \/>\nIncorporates\u00a0<strong>ultra-low-noise voltage regulation<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>ferrite bead ground isolation<\/strong>\u00a0technology to eliminate interference and completely remove ground loop noise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dual Output Options:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard\u00a0<strong>3.5mm headphone jack<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Pre-installed\u00a0<strong>RCA jack output solder pads<\/strong>\u00a0(supports amplifier\/speaker connections)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Direct I2S Interface:<\/strong><br \/>\nPlug-and-play installation on Raspberry Pi via\u00a0<strong>native I2S bus<\/strong>\u00a0(superior to USB DAC solutions) for direct digital-to-analog conversion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operation Status Indicator:<\/strong><br \/>\nBuilt-in LED clearly displays DAC working status:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Illuminated<\/strong>\u00a0during active decoding<\/li>\n<li><strong>Off<\/strong>\u00a0when idle or powered down<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium Components:<\/strong><br \/>\nUses\u00a0<strong>authentic imported electronic components<\/strong>\u00a0to ensure optimal performance and long-term reliability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optimized Circuit Design:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully compatible with\u00a0<strong>Raspberry Pi ZERO form factor<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>High-quality\u00a0<strong>gold-plated PCB<\/strong>\u00a0with impedance-matched traces<\/li>\n<li>Minimized signal reflection\/refraction through optimized layout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>ZERO Version Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sleek hidden-component design<\/strong>\u00a0for clean aesthetics<\/li>\n<li>Compact and elegant appearance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-972\" src=\"https:\/\/raspberrypi.me\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nxez-hifidac-lifestyle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raspberrypi.me\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nxez-hifidac-lifestyle.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/raspberrypi.me\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nxez-hifidac-lifestyle-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raspberrypi.me\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nxez-hifidac-lifestyle-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/raspberrypi.me\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nxez-hifidac-lifestyle-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/raspberrypi.me\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nxez-hifidac-lifestyle-48x27.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Note: It\u2019s not include a\u00a0Raspberry Pi.<\/p>\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shumeipai.nxez.com\/get-started-with-the-hifidac-for-volumio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get started with the HiFiDAC for Volumio<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/shumeipai.nxez.com\/get-started-with-the-hifidac-for-moodeaudio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get started with the HiFiDAC for MoodeAudio<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HIFi DAC Zero integrates TI&#8217;s professional-grade audio decoding chip PCM5122 and adopts the I2S interface standard to create a complete Raspberry Pi-based hardware audio decoding system. 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