SetupGuide
Follow the JustBoomAmpsetupguide to get started
Configure the JustBoomPlayer software
UsecasesfortheAmp
A standalone audio power amplifier card provides the perfect solution for a number of exciting
projects and applications where standard audio resolutions just won’t cut it, or where you want to
give an extra kick to your JustBoom DAC / DAC HAT boards. Here are some possible use cases for
the JustBoom Amp:
Compact standalone amplifier to pair with your existing DAC
Paired with the JustBoomDAC / DACHAT to offer all in one DAC and amplifier for a compact high-
quality audio solution
Streaming (either from cloud or network storage) high-definition audio player
Multi-room audio player
Media centre / set-top box living room entertainment system
And many many more….
Features
Full high-quality audio – 192kHz / 24bit
Stereo amplified 2 x 55 Watt peak output at 8 ohms (2 x 30 Watt RMS)
Plug and play compatibility for ease of use – just connect to your passive speakers
Onboard, hardware jumpers for configuring output voltage and gain settings (jumpers could
optionally be changed with switches)
No soldering required
Compatible with the JustBoomDAC and DACHAT or alternatively use as a standalone device
When stacked on the JustBoom DAC it can backpower the DAC board, and when stacked on the
JustBoom DAC HAT it can backpower both the DAC HAT and the Raspberry Pi too (at the 2.5A for
full Pi3 compatibility)
Mounting hardware included
TechnicalInformation
Texas Instruments TPA3118D2DAP Class-D amplifier chip with maximum power output of 2 x 55 W (
2 x 30 W RMS)
On the JustBoom Amp there are five line input connections. For balanced inputs: L+ is hot line L-
cold line for left channel; R+ hot line, R- cold line for right channel; middle is ground (or cable shield)
connection. For unbalanced L+ is left line, R+ right line, L-, R- and gnd are ground connections and
all three inputs should be shorted to same input ground.
Dual inductors on board for footprint efficiency