PI2AES Production Update - 09/05/2021
All back orders have now been shipped. We are now ordering parts for another 200 unit build. We hope to have all parts in hand before the end of September and begin the production. We will begin taking pre-orders when we have all the parts. It's too risky these days to assume when your order won't get cancelled on you at the last minute! Shortages always bring out the worst in some people. 

Anyway, we'll provide an update here when we are ready to take new orders. And we will have a firmer ship date at that time.
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BTW,  those of you interested in our new streamer, Mercury, the good news is that all development is done and has gone very well. The bad news is the Compute Module 4 from Raspberry Pi that we use as the core of the design will not be available until March of 2022. We have a small quantity for testing, but not near enough to go into production.
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Many thanks for your continued patience from the Pi 2 Design team, and stay safe!



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FEATURES
  • RASPBERRY PI 4 COMPATIBLE - Tested on the latest Raspberry Pi 4 using Moode 6.10
  • AES TRANSMITTER – The industry standard WM8804 converts the RPi I2S stream to AES3/SPDIF formatted data at 24-Bit up to 192Khz
  • SPDIF COAX OUTPUT – An RCA connector with Isolation Transformer provides coaxial transmission of the SPDIF Audio Data Stream.
  • SPDIF OPTICAL OUTPUT – Isolated Optical Transmitter Supports Consumer Level DAC and AVR inputs
  • AES BNC OUTPUT - A 75 ohm BNC connector with Isolation Transformer provides for Single Ended AES transmission.
  • AES BALANCED OUTPUT – An RS-422 Transmitter coupled with Isolation Transformer allows the transmission of balanced audio data with 110 ohm impedance via the Professional Audio Standard XLR Connector
  • BUFFERED I2S OUTPUT – Parallel Buffered I2S is available for direct short
    distance connection to off-board D/A. Perfect for DIY use! I2C for control is also provided as well as 5V Regulated and Input Voltage Rails
  • DIFFERENTIAL I2S OUTPUT – A DS2063 Differential Transmitter is used to drive the I2S Bus via LVDS over a standard HDMI Connector. 
IMPORTANT NOTE - All units require a minimum of 24V DC Input, up to the maximum of 48V. Some units may be marked +12V to +48V. Please contact us with any questions regarding this change.
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PI2AES - PRO AUDIO SHIELD

$199.00

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AES TRANSMITTER – The industry standard WM8804 converts the RPi I2S stream to AES3/SPDIF formatted data at 24-Bit up to 192Khz Frame Rate



SPDIF COAX OUTPUT – An RCA connector with Isolation Transformer provides coaxial transmission of the SPDIF Audio Data Stream.



SPDIF OPTICAL OUTPUT – Isolated Optical Transmitter Supports Consumer Level DAC and AVR inputs



AES BNC OUTPUT - A 75 ohm BNC connector with Isolation Transformer provides for Single Ended AES transmission.



AES BALANCED OUTPUT – An RS-422 Transmitter coupled with Isolation Transformer allows the transmission of balanced audio data with 110 ohm impedance via the Professional Audio Standard XLR Connector



BUFFERED I2S OUTPUT – Parallel Buffered I2S is available for direct short distance connection to off-board D/A. Perfect for DIY use! I2C for control is also provided as well as 5V Regulated and Input Voltage Rails



DIFFERENTIAL I2S OUTPUT – A DS2063 Differential Transmitter is used to drive the I2S Bus via LVDS over a standard HDMI Connector. The Pinout is compatible with Gustard I2S Interface. PS Audio is possible, but the left/right channels will be swapped.



***Current lead time is 2-3 weeks from time of order***


***Raspberry Pi is not included. Case and Power Supply sold separately ***


***PI2AES Power Jack is 2.5MM, Meanwell PSU uses 2.1MM, adapter is required***
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Clear PI2AES Acrylic Case

$25.00

Acrylic case designed specifically for our PI2AES Pro Audio Shield and Raspberry Pi 3, 3+ and 4. Includes all necessary hardware for assembly. Available in clear acrylic and now in black too.
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PSU for PI2AES, 40W, 24V@1.67A

$30.00

Mean well - GST40A24-P1J. AC-DC Industrial desktop adapter; Output 24Vdc at 1.67A; 3 pole AC inlet IEC320-C14. Ships with 2.1mm Female to 2.5mm Male DC Adapter.


Note - Country Specific Power Cord Not Included.
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7" RPI Display Case for PI2AES

$35.00

Clear Acrylic case for the PI2AES and the Official Raspberry Pi 7" Display plus Raspberry Pi 3, 3+ and 4. Includes all HW plus location for optional Push button Power On/Off Switch. Does not include switch, display or FPC cable.
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Black PI2AES Acrylic Case

$25.00

Acrylic case designed specifically for our PI2AES Pro Audio Shield and Raspberry Pi 3, 3+ and 4. Includes all necessary hardware for assembly. Available in clear acrylic and now in black too.
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