Compare the models
| Skjold S1 | Skjold Node | Skjold Core | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Streaming amplifier | Network player | Skjold on a plain Raspberry Pi |
| Size | 190 × 160 × 48 mm | 91 × 74 × 34 mm | Raspberry Pi |
| Enclosure | 1.5 mm aluminium, black anodised | PETG, two colours | None |
| Amplifier | 2 × 50 W (TPA3116) | None (line out) | None (line out) |
| Sources | AirPlay, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, radio, AUX 1/2, USB audio | AirPlay, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, radio | AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, Lyrion radio |
| Display | 2.42″ OLED or TFT | 1.8″ TFT 160 × 128 | None |
| Controls | Volume knob, 4 buttons and on/off | Volume knob and 4 buttons | No buttons. App, web, Home Assistant and Homey |
| Outputs | Speakers L/R, headphones | 3.5 mm, HDMI, USB | 3.5 mm, HDMI, USB DAC or I²S board |
| Power | 24 V DC, 5 A | 5 V USB-C | The Pi’s power supply |
| Computer | Raspberry Pi 4 | Raspberry Pi 4 or 3B/3B+ | Raspberry Pi 4 or 3B/3B+ |
| Price | Not for sale yet | Not for sale yet | Just the Pi |
Technical specifications
Skjold S1
- Size
- 190 × 160 × 48 mm
- Enclosure
- Aluminium 5052, 1.5 mm, R9, matte black anodised
- Front
- CNC-milled aluminium or printed PETG, 2 mm smoked acrylic
- Amplifier
- TPA3116, 2 × 50 W @ 4 Ω, 24 V
- DAC
- I²S, HiFiBerry DAC+
- Inputs
- AUX 1, AUX 2 (3.5 mm), USB audio, RJ45, Wi-Fi
- Outputs
- M8 speaker posts L/R, 3.5 mm headphones
- USB
- 3 × USB-C at the back, USB switch to PC
- Power
- 24 V DC, 5 A
- Controls
- EC11 volume knob, 4 × 12 mm buttons, 16 mm on/off with LED ring
Skjold Node
- Size
- 91 × 74 × 34 mm
- Enclosure
- PETG, lid and base in separate colours
- Computer
- Raspberry Pi 4 / 3B / 3B+
- Display
- 1.8″ ST7735S, 160 × 128
- Controls
- EC11 volume knob, 4 × 12 mm metal buttons
- Ports
- USB, Ethernet, HDMI, 3.5 mm, micro-SD
- Power
- 5 V USB-C
- Integrations
- Lyrion, Spotify Connect, Home Assistant, Homey
MORE DEVICES
Support for more devices
Skjold is built for Raspberry Pi 4 and 3B/3B+ today. The devices below can get support if there is interest. Send an email and tell me what you have.
Raspberry Pi 5 and Zero 2 W
With a sound card, USB DAC or HDMI.
Sound cards for Raspberry Pi
DAC and amplifier boards, for example HiFiBerry and IQaudio.
Old PC or Intel Mac
With Linux: full Skjold with AirPlay 2, Spotify and Lyrion.
Windows and macOS
As a separate app with Spotify and Lyrion.