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.

Orchard Audio PecanPi+ DAC module

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).

Rear of the Orchard Audio PecanPi+ Streamer

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+ Streamer

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.