Raspberry Pi 5 for music

Raspberry Pi 5 for music

When I compared the Raspberry Pi 4 against the Raspberry Pi 3, used with quality HAT sound cards, I preferred the Pi 3. Now that the Raspberry PI 5 is out, it’s time to listen again.

Contents of this video

00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - Start of program
02:16 - The GentooPlayer
02:55 - The Allo Katana
04:39 - How tested #1
06:03 - Sound difference #1
06:45 - The Magna Mano Ultra MK 3.5 Farad
08:08 - How tested #2
09:17 - Sound difference #2
09:57 - The wrap

Relevant videos:
Magna Mano Ultra mk3 Farad : Magna Mano Ultra mk3 Farad

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[Flashman]

Thank you, I really like this review, I was pleasantly surprised by the results.

[joenovak]

My setup is CanaKit ​Ri 5 8Gb, PI2AES 2.0, Geekworm X1001 PCIe to M.2 HAT Key-M NVMe SSD, 10.1’’ Raspberry Pi Touch Screen running Volumio. Using the stock PI 5 PS 45V that is powering ALL devices. The PI2AES 2.0 Pro Audio Shield is connected to a Geshelli Labs - Dayzee DAC and sounds fantastic!!!!

[jmtennapel]

You did not mention it, but did you use the RPI5 with our without active cooling? And if without, did that give you any problem while testing?

[jumpingwhale]

see you tomorrow Hans at DAE, have a good night

[patrickmeylemans]

Are there differences when using USB to a good DAC, the clock of the DAC will dictate and when there is galvanic sepparation…

[RealYethal]

Hello Hans, great video as always.
Could you please review the Muzg Audio Linear PSU and compare it to the Sbooster?
I noticed significant improvement in my system but I'm curious about your opinion

[userhwoarang]

Are there and Sound difference just connecting the Pi via USB to Cyan2. I run HoloAudio Red via I2S at May DAC and wounder of a simple Pi is just enough.

[Yakena]

I believe the clocks are the same in the Mano Ultra versions? The clocks in my opinion have a greater effect than the pi version which resulted in no noticeable difference in sound quality.