HoloAudio – Red – DDC & Network Streamer

Description

HoloAudio “RED” is a Network Streamer with I2S HDMI output supporting DSD up to 1024 and it can be used as DDC (USB to I2S or SPDIF converter)

This audio device is using a Pi Compute Module 4  it only uses the Pi4 as core system. It differs from a standard Raspberry Pi because it does not have all peripheral components on board, but has been developed by HoloAudio, of course optimized for Audio. The advantage is that it can be used with a lot of software and is therefore versatile.

Supports Tidal (Connect), Qobuz, Spotify (Connect) and AirpIay.

HoloAudio Red Network Streamer & DDC

HoloAudio “RED” is a Network Streamer with I2S HDMI output supporting DSD up to 512 and it can be used as DDC (USB to I2S or SPDIF converter). To activate the DDC function the Red must be turned off/on while the USB source is connected. to re-enable the Streaming function, disconnect the USB source and turn the Red off/on again.

This audio device is using a Pi Compute Module 4  it only uses the Pi4 as core system. It differs from a standard Raspberry Pi because it does not have all peripheral components on board, but has been developed by Holo Audio itself, of course optimized for Audio. The advantage is that it can be used with a lot of software and is therefore versatile.

• Featuring digital input and output options
• Simple setup user-friendly software setup
• Stream Internet radio stations, streaming music services and your own local music library.
• Control music wirelessly with a controller app
• AirpIay 2 lets you play music from your wireless device
• DDC – Digital (USB) to Digital (I2S HDMI, Coax BNC, RCA, Optical, AES/EBU) Converter

SOFTWARE

Supporting audio services:

• • NAA HQPlayer
  • UPnP
  • AirpIay
  • Squeezelite
  • Scream*
  • Spotify
  • Tidal Connect

– Easy to activate in the main menu.
– All services can be activated simultaneously*
– Output UAC2 Gen2.0 DSD DoP / DSD Native

* Scream (Virtual network sound card for Microsoft Windows) can only be activated in standalone mode

DSD Native Support notice: Red can support up to DSD512 and PCM768K by I2S. USB is limited by linux kernel and also support DSD512 and PCM768K right now we are working on a new kernel that should support DSD1024 and PCM1536K in future release. It actually does work very well on most setups now, it’s just being improved in future releases. Works well with RedOS, and also RopieeeXL.

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS
Product type	Network Streamer & DDC (Digital to Digital Converter)
Ethernet	Ethernet RJ45, GigE 1000Mbps
Digital inputs	USB 2.0
Digital outputs	1x I2S HDMI (Holo Audio compatible) 1x Coaxial S/PDIF RCA 1x Coaxial S/PDIF BNC 1x AES/EBU XLR 1x Optical Toslink 1x USB-A 2.0 (USB Host)
Supported file formats	MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, FLAC, OPUS, WAV, AIFF
CPU	Quad core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.5GHz
Native sampling rates	16-24bit 44.1-768kHz – Native DSD64 – 512 Note: Future release will support up to DSD1024 / 1.5Mhz
Compatible OS	iOS Android Windows Mac OS
Streaming services	Deezer, Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal, Web radios
Others services	AirpIay 2 Spotify Connect Tidal Connect HQPlayer NAA UPNP Squeezelite Scream

GENERAL
Power supply	100-240VAC (cable included)
Dimensions	220 x 146 x 46mm
Weight	2 kg
Package	1x HoloAudio Red 1x Power cable 1x MicroSD card (software installed)

 

IMPORTANT NOTES to read before ordering:

Estimate time before shipping: typically about a 5.5-6.5 week production time and about 4-6day ship time via DHL international.

thanks for your patience. we are excited for these to finally ship. we have had many delays over the holidays. PLEASE, do no order if you are not able to wait for this product. Our estimates are just that, an estimate. however are mostly accurate. And please be patient and do not email us for updates during the production period.

You will receive dhl waybill once your order ships. Do not expect any updates until after production period has ended. We just ask for your patience. we are producing and shipping these in the order received.  Be sure to read the terms and conditions before checkout. We have been getting many emails for updates but hope people will read this and understand why there are delays on this product. thank you for your patience and understanding.