52Pi NVDAC Audio & M.2 SSD Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi 5

The 52Pi NVDAC Audio & M.2 SSD Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi 5 delivers high-resolution audio up to 192kHz/24-bit alongside an integrated M.2 NVMe SSD slot. It is designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5 and combines a high-fidelity DAC+ standard audio solution with expandable storage.

Overview

The NVDAC uses a premium Digital-to-Analogue converter (DAC) that supports high-resolution audio. It harnesses the PCI-Express interface on the Raspberry Pi 5 to enable high-speed data transfers, supporting smooth audio playback and fast storage for your projects. It is suited to building high-quality, all-in-one audio solutions and media centres.

Key Features

• High-resolution audio: Supports sample rates up to 192kHz/24-bit.
• Dual RCA outputs: Provides left and right phono outputs for easy connection to amplifiers and speakers.
• Direct I2S connection: A direct I2S sound port connection is used for the audio signal.
• M.2 PCI-Express slot: Accepts an NVMe SSD for additional system storage and higher data transfer speeds.
• SSD compatibility: Supports M-key 2230 and 2242 form factor SSD drives.
• Built-in IR receiver: Located on GPIO 25 for remote control functionality.
• Compact form factor: Suits integration into a range of projects and cases.
• Simple setup: Uses the existing HiFiBerry device tree overlay (dtoverlay) in Raspberry Pi OS.

Package Contents

The kit includes the NVDigi board, a header, an FFC cable, screws, and standoffs for installation.

Dimensions and Weight

Width 2.6, depth 1.35 and height 3.65, with a weight of 10 g.

Choose the 52Pi NVDAC Audio & M.2 SSD Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi 5 when you need high-resolution audio output and expandable NVMe storage on a Raspberry Pi 5.