StationPi CM5 Streamer, DDC, DAC KIT

A wide variety of high-quality streamer, DDC streamer, and DAC projects can be built using the new StationPi CM5 platform.

#99A StationPi CM5 Re-Clock Streamer KIT
Includes:

1. 35E StationPi CM5

2. #1D FifoPi Q7 III

3. #49B MonitorPi DDC

4. #50A GPIO Extension KIT

   

#99B StationPi CM5 Re-Clock DDC Streamer KIT (can be CM5 free)
Includes:

1. #35E StationPi CM5

2. #1D FifoPi Q7 III

3. #49B MonitorPi DDC

4. #50A GPIO Extension KIT

5. #19D ReceiverPi DDC II

6. 18mm M2.5 standoffs × 4

The #99B can be configured as either a DDC streamer (with CM5 IO installed) or a pure DDC (without CM5&IO).

To complete a Streamer or DDC project
You will also need to install a output board such as a #20C TransportPi AES II or #17B HDMI Pi Pro II (or both) into either the #99A or #99B KIT, depending on your desired output type.

To complete a DAC project
You need to install a #4B ES9038Q2M Dual Mono DAC and a #7B Transformer I/V (or another I/V stage) into either the #99A or #99B KIT. If desired, both DAC and transport can be installed in the same project.

#99C Assembled Plug & Play StationPi CM5 Re-Clock DDC with AES/SPDIF outputs (can be CM5 free)

Equivalent to #99B + #20C TransportPi AES II, but fully assemabled/tested. Can play right away by just plugging in a USB-C power supply. (CM5/IO can be installed at any time later)

#99D Assembled Plug & Play StationPi CM5 Re-Clock DDC with I2S/DSD over HDMI outputs (can be CM5 free)

Equivalent to #99B + #17B HdmiPi Pro II, but fully assemabled/tested. Can play right away by just plugging in a USB-C power supply. (CM5/IO can be installed at any time later)

#99E Assembled Plug & Play StationPi CM5 Re-Clock DDC with AES/SPDIF and HDMI outputs (can be CM5 free)

Equivalent to #99B + #20C TransportPi AES II + #17B HdmiPi Pro II +3 u.fl cables, but fully assemabled/tested. Can play right away by just plugging in a USB-C power supply. (CM5/IO can be installed at any time later)

#99F Assembled Plug & Play StationPi CM5 Re-Clock Multi-inputs ES9038Q2M DAC and Transformer I/V(can be CM5 free)

Equivalent to #99B + #4B ES9038Q2M Dual Mono II DAC + #7B Transformer I/V  2027+3 u.fl cables +#21C I2C cable KIT, but fully assemabled/tested. Can play right away by just plugging in a USB-C power supply. (CM5/IO can be installed at any time later)

MCLK cable, I2C Cable and the U.FL cables need to be connected. Please find the picture below for the #99F configuration.

StationPi CM5 Homepage

Step by Step Installation Guide

Read this Tips of DIY digital audio projects before getting started

Future Upgrade

1.#42B LifePO4 Mini Pro 3.3V Power Supply

#42B is an great 3.3V low-noise, high-dynamic power supply. Upgrading to it can significantly improve the quality of the clean-side 3.3V power supply. The #42B can be installed on either the left or right side. 30mm M2.5 standoffs could be required for the installation. A control cable can be connected from J8 on the StationPi CM5 to J5 on the #42B to enable the ON/OFF control chain. All 3.3V inputs must be connected to the output terminals J7 and J8 using separate wires. Additionally, the #42B requires its own dedicated USB-C power supply as input.

2. SC-Pure SC-Cut Extremely-low Phase Noise Clocks

Upgrading the FifoPi Q7 with the #80A and #80B clocks can elevate the sound quality of the re-clock DDC streamer to the next highest level. The upgrade process is very easy—they are simply drop-in replacements for the default clocks in the XO1 and XO2 sockets on the FifoPi. Please be very careful not to reverse the orientation.

Note

1. The CM5 and CM5 IO are not included in the kit. Amanero Combo768 is also sold separately and not included in the KIT.
2. Unless you are building a CM5 free project, please first ensure that your CM5/CM5 IO and its software are running properly by following the guide before you begin installing the rest of the hardware.
3. If use USB-C as power input, please use the J15 on the StationPi CM5 rather than the J11 on the CM5 IO. High quality USB-C power adapter such as Anker or UGREEN 65W are recommended. Rasprberry Pi official 27/45W 5V 5A USB-C adapter is also works great for this KIT.
4. To save on the cost,  you can just order the items separately by following and reference to the configurations.

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