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#1C. FifoPiMa V1.5 Master mode Raspberry Pi I2S/DSD/DoP Re-clocker with ultra-low phase noise XOs
#1C. FifoPiMa V1.5 Master mode Raspberry Pi I2S/DSD/DoP Re-clocker with ultra-low phase noise XOs
4.67 / 5.0
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Introduction
FifoPi Ma is an audiophile grade Raspberry Pi I2S/DSD/DoP re clocker that works in master clock mode . FifoPiMa successfully achieves an ultra low jitter and ultra low noise performance by using IanCanada's well reputed 1 bit multistage discrete re clock technology . The output signal quality of the FifoPiMa is almost the perfect . It work s great for Paspberry Pi streamer transports ,SYNC mode DACs, external DACs and many other digital audio applications to improv e the sound quality. As a less expensive alternative solution , FifoPi Ma is compatible with FifoPi Q7 in both physical dimensions and electronic connections.
Features and Specifications
- Master clock mode
- Support I2S up to 384KHz
- Support DSD output from DSD64 to DSD 128
- On board DoP decoder enables Raspberry Pi native DSD playback over GPIO
- Two user replaceable socket mounted clocks (XOs or OCXOs, with/without OE pin) support frequencies 22.5792/24.5760 and 45.1584/49.1520 MHz for both 44.1KHz and 48KHz family di gital music. FifoPiMa also works with SinePi to use external high quality sine clocks
- Includes t wo re clock stages to achieve lowest possible jitter performance.
- 1 bit discrete re clock technolog y to ensure so far the best ultra low noise performance as t he same as a ReClockPi. The final I2S/DSD signal quality is almost perfect in terms of the signal integrity.
- Zero delay time
- Two separate DC inputs to provide both clean power to the FiFoPiMa and the optional Raspberry Pi power via GPIO.
- 3.3V ultracapacito r and LifePO4 battery power supplies can be used directly for the FifoPiMa
- Optimized decoupling networks to improve power supply performance more
- AUX GPIO connector is designed to install DAC controllers, MonitorPi or other RPi accessories without affecting the output signal quality.
- Has three o utput groups: U.FL connectors, GPIO and the AUX GPIO . They are all independent from each other.
- To achieve the best possible low jitter performance , high quality U.FL coaxial cable connector s are designed for MCLK and other I2S/DSD outputs in order to runs DACs, digital interface transports in a more professional way.
- Also provides Mute and DSD EN control signals for the following DACs and transport streamers.
- MCLK jitter = square ( XO jitter^2 + 18fs^2) @(12kHz 20MHz)
- I2S/DSD signals jitter = square ( XO jitter^2 + 18fs^2 + flip flop additive jitter^2) @(12kHz 20MHz)
- With DoP pass through function
- With both continuous and stop clock mode for mute state
- Bit perfect
- Need a standard Linux driver to operate
- Can work with an IsolatorPi to have a galvanic isolation between Raspberry Pi
- Has built in hardware based lossless 16bit to 32bit convertor, works with all kinds of DAC s even they don't support 44.1KHz 16bit music format
- High performance re clock solution fit your budget.
Documents
https://github.com/iancanada/DocumentDownload/tree/master/FifoPi/FifoPiMa
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I bought the FifoPiMa to add to my existing IanCanada Streamer/Dac that includes :
RaspBerry Pi 4b 2gig version
IANCANADA #48B. PurePi II 5V+3.3V ultracapacitor/LifePO4 battery power supply combo with ultracapacitors.
IANCANADA #5A ES9028Q2M DAC HAT.
IANCANADA #6A I/V STD MkII standard OPA I/V stage.
The addition of the Re-clocker did make an impactful difference. The biggest area of improvement was the sound stage, it is quite a bit bigger in all directions, with more definition between instruments. It improved everything just a bit more. It was worth the upgrade for sure.
Great sound quality
The product is very good, but it lacks connection instructions and information about the need for additional coaxial cables, both in the website specifications and on the product box.
For that reason, I give it a 5/10.
Once more information about the connections, usage, etc. is provided, it would be a 10/10.
Top-notch products
Adding this product to my system (RaspberryPi5+HDMIPiMkII+Musician Draco) was a huge success, allowing me to hear sounds I'd never heard before (an ambience that seemed to be coming from somewhere, earth-shattering bass, crisp highs, etc.). Setup was a little difficult, so I've written down the settings below.
(1) Connection (GPIO, i2s)
Raspi5 -> (GIPO) -> J1: FiFoPiMA: J7 -> (GIPO) -> J7: HDMIPiMkII: J18 -> (HDMI Cable) -> Draco
(2) Connection (MCLK)
FiFoPiMA: J6 -> (u.fl cable) -> J12: HDMIPiMkII
(3) FiFoPiMA Settings
J4 1-2 short
J4 3-4 short
S2 1 OFF
S2 2 OFF
S1 1 ON
S1 2 OFF
(4) HDMIPiMkII Settings (all default)
S1 1 ON
S1 2 ON
S1 3 ON
S1 4 OFF
(5) DAC Driver Selection on Raspberry Pi 5 (Used with Squeezelite, etc.)
HiFiBerry DAC+ Pro