Orchard Audio PecanPi+ DAC And PecanPi+ Streamer
ORCHARD AUDIO’S NEW PECANPI+ DAC AND STREAMER FEATURE AKM’S LATEST FLAGSHIP CHIPS
Orchard Audio has introduced the PecanPi+ DAC and PecanPi+ Streamer, further expanding its line of PecanPi products.
AKM FLAGSHIP AK4499EXEQ CHIP
The PecanPi+ DAC uses Asahi Kasei Microdevices’ (AKM) latest flagship AK4499EXEQ digital-to-analogue converter and AK9141EQ ΔΣ modulator chips. The 4499 utilizes the latest multi-bit switched resistor DAC method, employing VELVETSOUND technology.
LOW NOISE POWER SUPPLIES
AKM’s design separates the digital processing and the digital-to-analogue conversion into separate devices, minimizing the effects of digital noise within the analogue output. The AKM chips are coupled with low noise power supplies, an ultra-low jitter clock, and the latest high-performance audio operational amplifiers from Burr-Brown (Texas Instruments).
ORCHARD AUDIO PECANPI+ DAC AND PECANPI+ STREAMER
The PecanPi+ Streamer is a plug-and-play high-res music streamer. Control music wirelessly using your phone, tablet, or computer. The device can also be connected to any digital transport utilizing S/PDIF. The PecanPi+ DAC is designed to be ideal for do-it-yourself HiFi enthusiasts.
SPECIFICATIONS: PECANPI VS. PECANPI+
Specification PecanPi PecanPi+
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: XLR output (A-wt) 130dB 133dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: RCA output (A-wt) 124dB 128dB
Dynamic Range: XLR output 125dB 129dB
Dynamic Range: RCA output 122dB 124dB
SINAD: XLR output 110dB 116dB
SINAD: RCA output 110dB 112dB
Bit/Sample Rates Up to 24-bit / 192Khz Up to 32-bit / 384kHz
ORCHARD AUDIO PECANPI+ DAC AND PECANPI+ STREAMER PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
Both the PecanPi+ DAC and PecanPi+ Streamer will start shipping in mid to late May.
Both are available at a discounted preorder price until the end of March at the following pricing.
PecanPi+ Streamer $699.95
PecanPi+ DAC $399.95
HiFi Pig Says: Orchard Audio makes affordable HiFi options for audio fans and DIYers alike, these new upgrades should be very popular.
