What HiFiBerry does

HiFiBerry is a Swiss private company (legal entity Modul 9 GmbH, headquartered in Ermatingen, Switzerland) that designs, manufactures, and sells high-quality audio hardware add-on boards (DACs, digital interfaces, Class-D amplifiers, and DSP modules) for the Raspberry Pi platform, plus HiFiBerryOS, a custom Linux-based audio streaming distribution. Founded in 2012, the company targets DIY audio enthusiasts, audiophiles, makers, multiroom-audio builders, home-studio users, and small commercial/OEM customers; the portfolio includes more than 20 SKUs spanning entry-level boards (DAC+ Light at $22.90) up to flagship products (DAC2 HD, DAC2 Pro XLR, Beocreate 4CA, Studio ADC XLR at $199.00), enclosures, and a USB measurement microphone used for room-acoustics correction.

Underlying technology is built around I2S audio interfaces, high-resolution DAC chips (including ESS Sabre in the DAC+ Light), Class-D amplification, and on-board DSP for crossovers and room equalization, with proprietary Linux drivers that were merged into the official Raspberry Pi Linux kernel in 2014 and EEPROM-based auto-configuration per the Raspberry Pi HAT specification. The platform supports high-resolution audio playback up to 192kHz/24bit, integrates with major third-party music players (Volumio, RuneAudio, Max2Play, piCorePlayer, MoodeAudio, LibreELEC) and streaming services (Spotify Connect, AirPlay, Roon Bridge).

The business model is hardware sales of one-time purchases (no subscription components), priced in USD and distributed through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at hifiberry.com and a global network of authorized resellers shipping to 90+ countries. The company is founder/owner-operated with 1-10 employees, no disclosed external funding, and no M&A history; a flagship partnership with Bang & Olufsen CREATE produced the Beocreate 4CA amplifier for up-cycling vintage B&O speakers, providing brand credibility and a premium product tier.

Name

HiFiBerry

Legal name

Modul 9 GmbH

Website

https://hifiberry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HiFiBerry is a Swiss company that designs and sells high-quality audio DACs, amplifiers, DSP boards, and the HiFiBerryOS streaming platform for the Raspberry Pi, serving DIY audio enthusiasts, audiophiles, and small commercial customers across 90+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Embedded Audio Hardware (Raspberry Pi audio DACs and amplifiers)

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Hi‑Fi / Audiophile Components (DACs, Amps, Turntables, Streamers) (CRACANAI)

Keywords

• Audio DAC hardware
• Raspberry Pi HAT
• Class-D amplifiers
• Embedded audio solutions
• Digital signal processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ermatingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware product sales: One-time hardware sales of audio boards (DACs, Digi interfaces, amplifiers, DSP add-ons), cases, accessories, and measurement microphones. Products are sold directly through the hifiberry.com e-commerce store and through a global network of resellers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HiFiBerry designs and sells audiophile-grade audio add-on boards for the Raspberry Pi, including digital-to-analog converters (DACs), S/PDIF digital interfaces, and integrated digital amplifiers, sold as plug-and-play HAT modules that require no soldering. The portfolio is complemented by enclosures, a measurement microphone, and the HiFiBerryOS Linux streaming distribution that adds multiroom audio, room acoustics correction, and integration with Spotify Connect, AirPlay, and Roon Bridge.

Product overview

HiFiBerry is a Swiss company specializing in high-quality audio playback hardware and software for embedded devices, primarily the Raspberry Pi ecosystem. The product portfolio consists of three main hardware categories: DACs (digital-to-analog converters including DAC2 HD, DAC2 Pro, DAC2 Pro XLR, DAC8x, DAC+ DSP, DAC+ ADC, DAC+ ADC Pro, DAC+ standard, DAC+ Light), Digital audio interfaces (Digi+ Standard, Digi2 Pro, Digi+ I/O), and Amplifiers (Amp2, Amp4, Amp4 Pro, Amp100, AAmp60, MiniAmp, Beocreate 4CA). Supporting products include DSP add-on modules, enclosures (Steel Pi4/Pi5 cases in standard and XLR variants), and accessories like measurement microphones. The company also offers HiFiBerryOS, a custom Linux-based streaming operating system that provides features including room acoustics equalization, multiroom audio, streaming service integration (Spotify Connect, AirPlay, Roon Bridge), and DSP filter design. HiFiBerry products are designed as HAT (Hardware Attached on Top) modules that plug directly into Raspberry Pi boards without soldering, featuring auto-configuration via onboard EEPROM. The company provides extensive documentation, software guides for third-party music players (Volumio, RuneAudio, Max2Play, piCorePlayer), and supports applications ranging from multiroom audio and active speakers to music production and room acoustics correction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DAC2 HD High-resolution digital-to-analog converter for Raspberry Pi supporting up to 192kHz/24bit playback, designed for audiophile listeners seeking the highest fidelity available in the HiFiBerry range.
• DAC2 Pro Mid-range digital-to-analog converter for Raspberry Pi supporting high-resolution audio with sample rates up to 192kHz/24bit.
• DAC2 Pro XLR
• DAC8x First 8-channel DAC for the Raspberry Pi 5, expanding HiFiBerry's offering from traditional stereo to multichannel audio for surround sound and multi-room installations.
• DAC2 ADC Pro Combined DAC and analog-to-digital converter for Raspberry Pi with both input and output supporting sample rates up to 192kHz; now includes integrated DSP support.
• DAC+ DSP DAC with integrated digital signal processor for implementing room acoustics correction filters, parametric equalizers, and crossovers using SigmaStudio.
• DAC+ ADC DAC combined with analog-to-digital converter providing audio recording and playback capabilities for Raspberry Pi-based projects.
• DAC+ ADC Pro
• DAC+ RTC
• DAC+ standard
• DAC+ Light
• Digi+ Standard
• Digi2 Pro Advanced S/PDIF digital audio interface for Raspberry Pi with improved specifications for professional digital audio connections.
• Digi+ I/O
• DSP add-on
• Beocreate 4CA 4-channel amplifier co-developed with Bang & Olufsen CREATE for up-cycling vintage Bang & Olufsen loudspeakers; integrates a DSP for implementing crossovers and room equalization filters, delivering 2x30W and 2x60W output.
• Amp2
• Amp4 Small amplifier for Raspberry Pi with a dual domain clock for improved audio performance and additional power output for the Pi and connected components.
• Amp4 Pro Professional version of the Amp4 with enhanced specifications, including a dual domain clock for the best audio performance in the Amp4 family.
• Amp100 Digital amplifier for Raspberry Pi with TOSLink inputs/outputs, Class-D technology, and up to 60W output power.
• AAmp60
• MiniAmp
• Studio ADC XLR Dual-channel analog-to-digital converter with fully balanced XLR/6.5mm phone jack combo inputs, designed for professional studio applications on the Raspberry Pi.
• HiFiBerryOS Custom Linux-based audio streaming distribution for HiFiBerry players; provides room equalization, multiroom audio, local music library management, integration with Spotify Connect, AirPlay, and Roon Bridge, and a DSP filter designer.
• Measurement Microphone
• Steel Pi4 Case
• Steel Pi5 Case
• Steel Pi5 XLR Case

Quantifiable outcome

• Products used in over 90 countries worldwide

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bang & Olufsen CREATEflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBang & Olufsen CREATE and HiFiBerry joined forces to develop the Beocreate 4-channel amplifier. This strategic partnership focuses on up-cycling vintage Bang & Olufsen loudspeakers by combining HiFiBerry's audio expertise with B&O's speaker technology. The product includes specialized DSP profiles for B&O speakers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FiiO: Established Chinese hi-fi DAC, headphone amp, and portable audio maker whose desktop DAC/amp products compete with HiFiBerry's audiophile positioning.
• Topping: Chinese hi-fi DAC and amplifier manufacturer (DX-series, D90, A90) competing for the same audiophile customer across stand-alone desktop and headphone setups.
• Sonos: Dominant consumer multiroom audio platform competing with HiFiBerry's multiroom audio use case via polished app-driven whole-home speakers.
• Chord Electronics: UK high-end DAC/amp manufacturer (Hugo, Mojo, Dave) competing in the premium audiophile DAC category where HiFiBerry's DAC2 HD also plays.
• SMSL: Chinese hi-fi DAC/amp maker with broad audiophile desktop and headphone lineup that competes for HiFiBerry's audiophile customer outside the Pi form factor.
• iFi Audio: UK-based hi-fi DAC/headphone-amp maker (Zen, Neo, micro iDSD) overlapping with HiFiBerry on desktop DACs and amplifiers for audiophiles, though not tied to the Raspberry Pi ecosystem.
• RME Audio: German professional audio interface maker (Babyface, ADI-2, Digiface) competing for the prosumer/studio customer that HiFiBerry targets with its new Studio ADC and DAC+ ADC Pro products.

Direct peers

• IQaudIO: UK-based Raspberry Pi audio HAT maker offering DAC+, Digi+ and amplifier boards that compete head-to-head with HiFiBerry's core product family for the same maker/audiophile audience.
• Allo: India-based Pi audio HAT maker (Boss DAC, Katana, Piano) targeting the same Raspberry Pi audiophile/DIY use case with similarly-priced DAC and streamer products.
• JustBoom: Pi-focused audio HAT vendor (DAC, Amp, Digi boards) selling into the same Raspberry Pi audiophile community with comparable plug-and-play HAT form factor.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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