PecanPi Streamer - Ultra-High Fidelity Streamer (Plug and Play)

[orchardaudio]

Meet the PecanPi Streamer

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An ultra high performance ready to go, wireless high resolution music streamer. Control music wirelessly using your phone, tablet or computer.
Fall in love with your music all over again.
Can be connected to any existing stereo amplifier, AV receiver, or powered audio system, as well as headphones.

Specifications for XLR Output:

• Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 130dB (A-weighted)
• Dynamic Range (DNR): 125dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N): -110dB or 0.0003%
• Output Voltage: 5Vrms

Specifications for RCA Output:

• Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 127dB (A-weighted)
• Dynamic Range (DNR): 121dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N): -110dB or 0.0003%
• Output Voltage: 2.5Vrms

Specifications for Headphone Amplifier:

• 390mW peak power into 32 ohms
• 780mW peak power into 16 ohms

General Specifications:

• Sample Rates: Up to 192kHz
• Bit Rates: Up to 24-bit
• Size: 125mm (5") x 125mm (5") x 70mm (2.8")
• Bi-amp speakers by using XLR and RCA at the same time.

Test Results:
THD+N vs Frequency at 0dBFS (XLR)
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THD+N vs Level at 1kHz. (XLR)
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Jitter Spectrum and Noise 256k point FFT with 16 averages(XLR)
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Implementation Details:

• DAC chips:
• Dual flagship Burr-Brown PCM1794As in monaural mode
• Digital HW Volume Control and Re-clocking:
• Crystek CCHD-575 oscillator -- ultra low clock jitter of 82fSec
• SRC4193 for volume control
• Output stage: True balanced dual different output stages
• Uses OPA1612s
• Low Noise Panasonic Resistors
• Proprietary filtering topology
• Ultra low noise analog power supplies:
• TPS7A4700 (4.17uV noise) for positive op-amp power supply
• TPS7A3301 (16uV noise) for negative op-amp power supply
• TPS7A4901 (15.4uV noise) for DAC Chips
• Headphone driver:
• Dual parallel OPA1622s

It can be preordered here for $399.99 (20% off) until mid May:
https://orchardaudio.com/shop?olsPag...s%2Fpcnp-strmr
All preorders will ship between June and August.

[orchardaudio]

I have had multiple requests to have a picture of the PecanPi Streamer with something other than a plain white background so that the size of the unit can be more easily visualized.
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[orchardaudio]

Write-up by a Roon user who tried the PecanPi pre-production model:
https://community.roonlabs.com/t/pec...amer/63919/119

[orchardaudio]

Another great review:
https://theaudiophileman.com/pecanpi...orchard-audio/

"The PecanPi sits within an attractive price point and at that price it offers plenty: impressive sonic abilities being top of the list. Specifically, an attractive blend of dynamic force, rich imagery and layered detail. A bit of a bargain, then."

and

"I then played Looking for a Home, two guys and two guitars or, more accurately, Kevin Greeninger & Dayan Kai at 24bit/192kHz. The string manipulation from the guitars was impressive as was the silence sitting behind the pair: the contrast set up a soundstage heavy with emotion from this serious song. The sense of clarity was also excellent as the PecanPi took advantage of the superior sound source file while the imagery that set the singers and their instruments on the soundstage was excellent. Even the bass-infused foot stomps from the guys, keeping a beat, were easily heard here. The sense of tonal balance allowed me to increase the gain without having my ears bitten off."

and

"If anything, DSD output (despite the non-native processing) was the most impressive file output across the entire sound test as inherent noise was very low. Small and subtle details were able to flow easily from the rear of the mix and the 3D structure around the stereo image added layers and a busy, almost market square feel to the song which seemed packed with people and instruments. A party atmosphere, if you will. Harmonicas here, acoustic guitars there, an accordion, mandolin, 57 varieties of percussion but throughout the PecanPi allowed this detail to reach the ear unimpeded."

[orchardaudio]

Due to popular demand preorder pricing has been extended till May 31st.

PecanPi™ Streamer -- 399.99 -- 20% off*
The Streamer is a fully assembled and ready to go out of the box. Just plug it in, and enjoy.
https://orchardaudio.com/shop?olsPag...s%2Fpcnp-strmr

PecanPi™ DAC -- 224.99 -- 25% off*
Like the DIY approach? Then this is for you.
https://orchardaudio.com/shop?olsPage=products/pcnp-dac

[orchardaudio]

The PecanPi Streamer continues to amaze. Read latest review from The Audio Beatnik here:
https://theaudiobeatnik.com/reviewin...eamer-and-dac/

[crimsondonkey]

Does the PecanPi have digital outputs for use with an external DAC?

[Bigman80]

Does the PecanPi have digital outputs for use with an external DAC?

No, it's only Analogue out.

[orchardaudio]

No, it's only Analogue out.

This is not technically true as you can connect an external USB DAC to it through the Pi's USB ports, I don't know why you would want to do that as the purpose of this Streamer is the PecanPi DAC which already has phenomenal performance.

[crimsondonkey]

, I don't know why you would want to do that as the purpose of this Streamer is the PecanPi DAC which already has phenomenal performance.

Lots of streamers accommodate this, and as good as it might be, I doubt it could compete with my pimped up DDDAC, which I might have been prepared to demo a different streamer with.