SOLD
I have a review unit for sale for $400 (20%) off. It will come with the full 1 year warranty.
It has a small paint chip in the back of the unit.
Send me a message through www.orchardaudio.com/contact-us if interested.
SOLD
SOLD
I have a review unit for sale for $400 (20%) off. It will come with the full 1 year warranty.
It has a small paint chip in the back of the unit.
Send me a message through www.orchardaudio.com/contact-us if interested.
SOLD
Another great customer review…
Much more impressive than a sub-$500 unit has the right to be!
Wow! As an owner of three digital to analog music systems - the SOtM Ultra Trio, Allo’s Kantana with two TeraDak LPSs, and now Orchard’s PecanPi, it is amazing to me just how good the all in one end point units have become. Summary - The PecanPi is a no-brainer purchase for anyone looking to stream hi-resolution music to their stereo system. The Allo Kantana, the unit my PecanPi will now replace, was no slouch and an excellent unit in its own right…but, there are a number of things I like better about the PecanPi.
But before I go into a comparison between the similarly priced Allo Kantana and the PP, I have to disclaim the advantages the Allo Kantana had during this comparison (to an off the shelf PecanPi). a) The Kantana was powered with two TeraDak LPS (which added about $300 to the base cost). The PecanPi was set-up in its base form, which is what Leo recommends. When I bought my Kantana a year ago, purchase of external LPS was highly recommended and I can state 1st hand that the Kantana improved vastly with the addition of each of the two LPS units. The standalone Kantana was lifeless and blurred without LPSs. b) The Kantana was connected with a Kimber KCAG RCA interconnect during the comparison versus the PP equipped with a much less expensive/reviewed LFD RCA interconnect. NOTE: I can hardly wait to hear the PP with its native balanced XLR outputs.
My subjective, comparative impressions (and why I believe the PP is an incredible value):
I am really blown away with the quality, versatility, and sound of Orchard’s PP. It is a magnificent leap forward for digital audio and without question a steal at its price.
Please note: I paid for my unit, just like everyone else. My review here was just to provide my personal insights into affordable hi-end audio.
System used to evaluate (because this always comes up) - Roon Nucleaus Server streaming to PP with LFD Spiroflex single-ended interconnects + Allo Kantanta (w/2 TeraDak LPS). The units are connected to an LFD Mk IV SE integrated amplifier connected with LFD Grainless speaker wires to Meadowlark Kestral Hot Rod speakers.
Another great customer review:
“The PecanPi Dac is a wonderful addition to the RaspberryPi. The soundstage and bass are outstanding with this DAC. I have used several Allo and HiFiberry hats this clearly beats all of them.”
Full review text:
For all you Tidal Junkies… I have assembled a playlist that I believe will show of the PecanPi’s abilities, let me know what you think:
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Reviews like this from customers inspire me to keep going and continue to create great performing and sounding products.
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I now have my own dedicated section here:
You asked I listened.
PecanPi DAC cases that support Rpi 4 models are available to purchase at this link:
Case Orchard Audio PecanPi® DAC | eBay
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Hi Leo,
I was looking forward to your PeacanPi and it didn’t disappoint. The sound is gutsy, with a good dose of PRAT but without loosing it’s composure and with the right amount of detail.
What I did was putting it in a custom enclosure to fit in with the rest of my equipment. I’m pleased with the result, as it’s a low profile case (MODU Galaxy cabinet, 124x230x42mm). I needed to put in a extension shaft for the volume control because of the thickness of the front panel (10mm).
Very nice build.
P.S.
I would twist the 5V and GND between Pi and DAC.
Thanx for the advise, I will do that!