Raspbian always used Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) as the driver and skipped the layer of PulseAudio, which is the default sound server that lays on top of ALSA in modern Debian and Ubuntu desktops. HiFi audiophiles probably want to add a dedicated USB-DAC (you lose an USB port) or dedicated HAT like HiFiBerry or IQAudio. ![]() ![]() Remember the Pi is designed as a cheap computer for educational purposes. Fine for system sounds and video calling, but not enough for HiFi. The standard analogue out is near CD quality. The default high quality sound output of a Raspberry Pi is HDMI, which is great for video, but not so great for classic stereo systems. ![]() A Raspberry Pi is a great small computer that can run 24 hours with no problem, and just consumes a few watts, so it’s a fine candidate for a modern flexible media player.
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