Highest Performance Raspberry Pi DAC Coming Soon!

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After one day we are funded 16%. Great start!
We are aiming for 500%.

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With only two days into the project we already have more than 50% funding. We are aiming for 500%.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/18 ... rry-pi-dac

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With an SNR of 128dB and a THD+N of 0.0005% the ApplePi DAC blows away the competion.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/18 ... rry-pi-dac

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I am pleased to announce support of the ApplePi DAC by DietPi starting version 6.5

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I am pleased to announce the support of Roon. The ApplePi DAC and Raspberry Pi combo can be turned into a Roon Network Endpoint.

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Now you can get and ApplePi DAC system that is completely ready to go out of the box, and includes a 7" touchscreen.

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Here is a video showing it in action:
https://youtu.be/WOCduJMGcFU

Kickstarter project link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1844799967/applepi-dac-highest-performance-raspberry-pi-dac

[orchardaudio]

The Kickstarter project is now fully funded. 

Get your ApplePi DAC product at a discount.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/18 ... rry-pi-dac

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The live demo of the ApplePi DAC and CRISPIN Ultra stereo amplifier will now also be streamed live on YouTube. 04/28/18 @ 2pm EST

Check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0FhXLD05AY

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The ApplePi DAC went on a tour around the country. Here is what people who have tried it, have to say:

Wayne - Littleton, CO
"This is a very well engineered and built DAC. I again suggest folks sign up for the tour and listen yourself." and "I spent a good week listening to it and came away extremely impressed with what Leo has done with this DAC hat."

Alan - Harrisburg, OR
"I have had the Apple Pie for a while and I must say I am really impressed." and "Any way this is a dammed fine budget setup that punches way above it's weight."

Sharschchandra - Austin, TX
"The build quality is top notch and I really like the layout." and "The unit sound great out of box, very organic, almost neutral and full bodied (compared to ES9038PRO based DACs). The vocals were amazing especially on the JBL 4312B monitors."

Jerry - Camarillo, CA
"This is one sweet little Dac, Leo. I actually left work early today just to spend more time getting to listen." and "You have one helluva nice piece here; I appreciate the gracious demo."

The tour continues to this day, and will continue beyond Kickstarter. If you would like to sign up, go here:
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?t ... msg1665901

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Just realized I never posted the specs:

• SNR: 128dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N: <0.0005% (-106dB)
• Frequency Response: DC - 22kHz
• Balanced Output Voltage: 5 Vrms (0dBFS)
• Balanced Output Impedance: 200 ohms
• Single Ended Output Voltage: 2.5 Vrms (0dBFS)
• Single Ended Output Impedance: 100 ohms
• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz
• Supported Bit Rates: 16-Bit and 24-Bit
• Power Consumption: 4.5W (5V @ 0.9A)
• Chipset: 2 × Burr Brown PCM1794A - monaural mode
• Op Amps: 6 × OPA1612 - dual differential output configuration