MEETING NOTICE:
March, 21st 2023
2:00 - 5:00 PM
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March, 2023 Meeting
Location: Unitel Technologies, 479 E Business Center Drive, Suite 105, Mt Prospect, IL 60056 2:00 - 5:00 PM Central Time Map Link for Unitel Technologies Location: http://tiny.cc/xxiluz PRESENTING the ORCHARD AUDIO PECAN PI+ STREAMER, DAC, and HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER FEATURING THE NEW TOP-LINE AKM 4499EXEQ+4491EQ DAC CHIPSET Our thanks to Leo Ayzenschtat, founder of Orchard Audio for making available the new Pecan Pi+ directly from AXPONA for this meeting. Orchard Audio has been known for their GaN technology amplifiers and now streamers. AKM, a leading DAC manufacturer, had their entire plant burn down in October 2020. The new dual chipset has been highly anticipated and just began shipping later in 2022. The Orchard Pecan+ is a full streamer with this DAC included. Standard outputs are balanced, but RCA outputs can be added, but the headphone output is deleted in that case. The model also includes a front-panel digital volume control and an SPDIF input where a CD transport/player with digital out can be used with the built-in AKM DAC. The Orchard Audio Pecan Pi+ sells for $799 and is the only US product seen to date with this with the added bonus of being an all-in-one streamer, DAC, and headphone amplifier. Additional product ordering and information is at: https://orchardaudio.com/product/pecanpi-pls-streamer/ John Brunner, whose built electronics powered the Steve Merryweather late 40s RCA Horns at the March meeting with excellent results, will have either this or something equally good on-hand for the Orchard Audio Pecan Pi+. John also has vintage audio and collectables for sale in 4 other rooms on site and encourages members to browse/shop. Hope to see all of you this Sunday. |
Orchard Audio Pecan Pi+
Front View 
Orchard Audio Pecan Pi+
Rear View |