Introducing ApplePi DAC -- Highest Performance Raspberry Pi DAC

orchardaudio · « **Reply #140 on:** 5 Dec 2018, 11:48 pm »

Quote from: Samoyed on 5 Dec 2018, 11:46 pm

Whose DAC does gala use?

It uses dual Burr Brown (TI) PCM1794As in monaural mode.

audio.bill · « **Reply #141 on:** 6 Dec 2018, 12:23 am »

The superiority of the GALA's internal PCM1794A DACs is a valid consideration and is better than the DAC used in the Node. Whether that relative sonic gain for the GALA outperforms the benefit of MQA rendering that the Node's DAC has would be interesting to determine. Regardless of all of this MQA discussion, it still appears to me that the GALA DAC has great potential to provide an exceptional value product in the marketplace.

Samoyed · « **Reply #142 on:** 6 Dec 2018, 12:27 am »

I agree, but I’m seduced by the mqa propaganda.

orchardaudio · « **Reply #143 on:** 6 Dec 2018, 12:35 am »

If you want to discuss MQA please start another thread. But please read this:
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/7c4708_a6ad10f865f74369903c44599a91b04b.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1DPXyQCtDyRzBPneO-n6jkFH67fnCOkTr3qgtPT6IhQsyRWMsUsv8c2VI

Samoyed · « **Reply #144 on:** 6 Dec 2018, 01:00 am »

Yes, I read that months ago, and he is entitled to his opinions, and we, ours. How much weight should we give it?

orchardaudio · « **Reply #145 on:** 6 Dec 2018, 01:13 am »

Quote from: audio.bill on 6 Dec 2018, 12:23 am

Regardless of all of this MQA discussion, it still appears to me that the GALA DAC has great potential to provide an exceptional value product in the marketplace.

Thank you.

orchardaudio · « **Reply #146 on:** 7 Dec 2018, 01:16 pm »

After receiving feedback I have made changes to the campaign video, let me know what you think.
https://youtu.be/vWaHOhPxuGM

Samoyed · « **Reply #147 on:** 7 Dec 2018, 01:23 pm »

Almost the full range....?

This seems to imply the negative.

richidoo · « **Reply #148 on:** 7 Dec 2018, 02:35 pm »

Nice video. The music is like a Jack Ryan movie!

Yes, I'd like to hear it on a tour.

richidoo · « **Reply #149 on:** 7 Dec 2018, 02:42 pm »

Quote from: orchardaudio on 28 Aug 2018, 06:54 pm

Place holder for list of tour participants...

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Place holder for list of tour participants...

1. Richidoo - Raleigh, NC
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orchardaudio · « **Reply #150 on:** 7 Dec 2018, 05:07 pm »

Quote from: richidoo on 7 Dec 2018, 02:42 pm

Place holder for list of tour participants...

1. Richidoo - Raleigh, NC
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Added.

orchardaudio · « **Reply #151 on:** 24 Jan 2019, 12:31 am »

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ApplePi Volume-Clocker - 15% off

Check it out:
https://orchardaudio.com/shop?olsPage=products

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #152 on:** 24 Jan 2019, 01:00 am »

Leo,

Nice!

Are you coming out with improved versions or do you have some excess inventory?

Thanks,
Anand.

orchardaudio · « **Reply #153 on:** 24 Jan 2019, 03:09 pm »

Quote from: poseidonsvoice on 24 Jan 2019, 01:00 am

Leo,

Nice!

Are you coming out with improved versions or do you have some excess inventory?

Thanks,
Anand.

Stay Tuned.

orchardaudio · « **Reply #154 on:** 25 Jan 2019, 02:28 am »

For those who may be interested here is a great write up by a very happy customer.
It goes though the process of building a system from scratch with the official 7" touch screen.
http://www.cfuttrup.com/touch_upgrade.html

orchardaudio · « **Reply #155 on:** 2 Mar 2019, 12:08 pm »

Meet the PecanPi DAC and Streamer

Improvements over previous generation DAC include:

Fully linear ultra low noise power supplies
Re-clocking with Crystek femtosecond jitter oscillator
Built in HW volume control (no Volume-Clocker needed)
Built in high performance headphone amplifier
Full size XLR connectors
Ability to back-power the Raspberry Pi
Improved thermal design
Aluminum case available

The PecanPi Streamer is a ready to go plug and play streamer, that uses the PecanPi DAC, and will be available with the following software options:

Volumio -- https://volumio.org/
Rune Audio -- http://www.runeaudio.com/
moOde Audio -- http://moodeaudio.org/
piCorePlayer -- https://picoreplayer.org/
Roon end-point -- https://roonlabs.com/

Discounted preorder will be available shortly through Orchard Audio's website

ServerAdmin · « **Reply #156 on:** 5 Mar 2019, 12:59 pm »

I have merged your threads. Please use only this one thread for your products.

orchardaudio · « **Reply #157 on:** 6 Mar 2019, 02:58 pm »

Full test data for the PecanPi DAC available here:
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/pecanpi-next-generation-raspberry-pi-dac-and-streamer.6952/post-155559

Summary:
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

nature boy · « **Reply #158 on:** 6 Mar 2019, 03:58 pm »

Will you be offering an AC tour of your new product?

NB

orchardaudio · « **Reply #159 on:** 6 Mar 2019, 04:09 pm »

Quote from: nature boy on 6 Mar 2019, 03:58 pm

Will you be offering an AC tour of your new product?

NB

I have a unit that I can send on tour. Please post if you would be interested.

Tour Participants:
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