PecanPi+ Streamer Premium Instructions
- May 15, 2024
- PecanPi
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PecanPi®+ Streamer Premium Instructions
Specifications
Please see this document for device specifications.
S/PDIF Operation
The S/PDIF input has an automatic switch over that takes audio from the S/PDIF
connection when there is a valid signal. When no valid signal is available on
the S/PDIF interface the device defaults back to taking streaming data.
When operating from the S/PDIF interface, the volume can only be set via the
knob on the front of the device or via your digital transport if it has that
functionality.
Wi-Fi Instructions
If you don’t have an ethernet connection next to the streamer add one with either of these products that can function as a Wi-Fi to ethernet bridge:
- For 5G networks: TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Bridge and Extender
- For 2.4G networks: TP-Link 300Mbps Wi-FI Bridge and Extender
USB Ports
The four (4) USB ports on the back of the streamer can be used to connect an
external USB DAC or storage devices like flash drives that contain music.
To play music to the external DAC the settings must be changed to play to the
external device.
Note:
The maximum current draw from all 4 USB ports must not exceed 500mA.
Volume Control
Hardware Volume (HW) Control:
The knob on the front of the unit controls volume.
- Knob turned fully clockwise – volume at 0dB
- The hardware volume control bypassed (disabled).
- Knob turned fully counter clockwise – device muted
- The volume in controlled over a range of 0 to -80dB.
Software (DSP) Volume Control:
In the graphical user interface (GUI) volume may be adjusted by using the
volume slider.
HW and Software volume control function completely independently of each
other. For best performance the following is recommended:
- If using the knob, max out the software volume control
- If using software volume control turn the knob fully clockwise
- The knob can also be used to set an absolute maximum level that software cannot override.
Headphone Connections
Single Ended Headphones:
The streamer has a 1/4’’ (6.35mm) jack on the front of the unit. This can be
used with any single ended headphones. A 1/4’’ (6.35mm) to 1/8’’ (3.5mm)
adapter may be needed.
Balanced Headphones:
For balanced headphones an adapter will be needed to connect them to the XLR
outputs on the back of the device. If you are unsure about what adapter you
need, please contact us and we will
help you select one.
Roon Configuration
Once the device configures itself, you will see a screen that looks like the
one below. Take note of the links down at the bottom. You will need these to
configure the display. 
Go to your Roon core and in the settings under “Audio” enable the
device. Once the device is enabled you have to give it a name. Write down the
name. In my case I called it “PecanPi.” 
After enabling the device, select the gear icon and then hit
“Device Setup.” Under “Undentified Device” select “Identify this device.”
Select “Orchard Audio PecanPi+ DAC” and then hit “Save.” 
Go to “Extensions” in the settings menu and
enable the Spockfish extension. 
Open a browser and browse to the IP address that was on the
screen in step when the unit fist powered up. You will see the Ropieee welcome
message; you can disable it and hit “Continue.” Go the the “Display” tab and
under “Roon Control Zone” enter the name that you gave the device above (in my
case “PecanPi”). It is case-sensitive. Also change the “Orientation” to
“Default.” Then hit “Commit changes,” and on the following page hit “Save
Changes.” Hit the “Reboot” button when asked. 
After the device reboots, it is ready to go… 
References
- Contact - Orchard Audio
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