Raspberry Pi and optical out

Audio Gear Talk Raspberry Pi
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Hi folks

Seeking some up to date advice on a Pi 4 issue please! I am looking to connect up a Pi with the optical input on my Ruark desktop speakers for my kitchen.

I did order a Digi+ hat and Pi combo from Hifiberry, but long story short - could not figure out how to fit it together involving the case included. Upshot being a fairly useless case (screw terminals now knackered) and a definitely useless Pi (one pin bent while I was trying to assemble it, tried to fix it > snapped pin). I have since ordered a new Pi and unfortunately it does have to be an optical into speakers solution that I achieve as that’s the only remaining input.

Any advice for an optical/SPDIF out that would fit easier on top of a Pi? I am aware Iqaudio do one similar but it’s out of stock.

You would think the assembly would have been easier, and I have done similar before without issue, but the lack of identified parts confused me - plus their lack of guidance - and I now have a non-functional anything.

Thanks :pray:

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There are instructions on the hifiberry site for assembling the case with the Digi+… If you don’t follow the instructions, you will definitely damage the Pi or the Digi+. I have that combo and it sounds great.

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You need the case that HiFiBerry sells.

I’ve put together several Pis and HiFiBerry HATs without any problems.
They can be fiddly. You need patience.

I know that doesn’t answer your question, so maybe get a child/grandchild or neighborhood kid to do it?

BTW - I just ordered the Digi+ Pro because it has galvanic isolation.