For the gear heads...what makes the Peachtree Audio Decco65 so special?

Elsewhere in this blog at www.hearmoremusic.posterous.com/connect-upgrade-your-stereo-or-home-theater I've written about the Sonos Connect (pictured on right) and what makes it so special.  Now, here are the specs on the Decco65.  Just add speakers and enjoy outstanding quality music in your home.

The Reasons It Sounds So Good

  • The ESS Sabre Digital to Analog Converter is widely recognized as the world’s best DAC when dealing with hostile digital components like computers and streamers.
  • The 24/192 Asynchronous USB Input provides the best possible processing from this port and furthers the efforts of the ESS Sabre DAC.
  • Galvanic Isolation Typically reserved for more expensive DAC circuits, galvanic isolation prevents electrical noise from entering the DAC board on all grounded digital inputs.
  • The Tube Buffer uses a stereo triode 6N1P to smooth the harsh digital edge found in poor recordings and compressed audio.
  • The Amplifier uses the same technology found in very expensive premium amplifiers.
  • The Headphone Amp switches the speakers off when your headphones are inserted, so even when a quiet environment is required, you can still fill your head with lush high resolution music.

Digital to Analog Converter

The ESS Sabre Digital to Analog Converter is widely recognized as the worldʼs best DAC when dealing with hostile digital components like computers and streamers. Jitter is all but eliminated leaving a beautiful digital canvas as a base. The art of this DAC comes in with the hundreds of additional parts and multiple power supplies designed around the ESS chip that work in unison to produce the Peachtree sonic signature.

Real-world Performance

The 24/192 Asynchronous USB Input provides the best possible processing from this port and furthers the efforts of the ESS Sabre DAC. Asynchronous communication allows a high precision clock inside the decco65 to control the timing of the bitstream from the computer to the DAC. USB implementation is one of the more difficult tasks in the real world of computer audio.

Galvanic Isolation Typically reserved for more expensive DAC circuits, galvanic isolation prevents electrical noise from entering the DAC board on all grounded digital inputs. Any contamination due to the switching power supply, multiple ground points, and high speed processing is isolated from the DAC so nothing but pure 1ʼs and 0ʼs reach the DAC circuit.

The Tube Buffer uses a stereo triode 6N1P to smooth the harsh digital edge found in poor recordings and compressed audio. It can be switched on or off from the remote control to match your preference at any given time. We find it especially good for Pandora, MOG, Spotify and most cloud-based listening.

Beautifully Amplified

The Amplifier section of the decco65 uses the same technology found in very expensive premium amplifiers. This high performance Class D design has the ability to drive 65 watts per channel into 8Ω and 95 watts per channel into 4Ω with a very natural sound. The decco65 has the sonic signature of a great A/B amp with the power efficiency of Class D. Its combination of low distortion, high bandwidth, and energy efficiency makes it the ideal partner to the decco65 digital front end and hybrid tube preamp.

Just You and Your Music

The Headphone Amp in the decco65 switches the speakers off when your headphones are inserted, so even when a quiet environment is required, you can still fill your head with lush high-resolution music. The headphone output runs through the tube stage so you can enjoy that smooth tube sound in solitude.

Now thru February. Spice up your office PC!

Stop using those cheesy plastic computer speakers.  Try something nice like the new Paradigm satellite and subwoofer system.  You can also use it connected to a television, AppleTV or even as another Sonos zone with the Sonos Connect! (Connect is extra).

For this month free delivery and basic set up in your office or home.

A 21st century stereo for your home

With the new Decco65 stereo amplifier from Peachtree Audio and the Connect from Sonos you have access to over 100,000 local, regional, national and international radio stations PLUS...listen to your iTunes collection, stream music services such as Pandora, MOG, Sirius/XM, Spotify and many more.

If you have speakers that you are happy with you can use them with the Decco65 and Connect. Add additional audio sources such as CD or even your computer.  You may want new loudspeakers.  We have a large selection of speakers from such venerable brands as Paradigm, MartinLogan and Boston Acoustics.

Best of all, control the music sources from your iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire or Android smartphone!  Start with your main listening room and add additional Sonos zones as you wish for a full multi-room audio system.

Questions?  Please give us a call at 815.877.6832 or email at hearmoremusic@gmail.com.

The Sonos SUB (subwoofer)

If you own a Sonos system and are using any of their 'amplified' components such as a ZP120, Connect: Amp, Play:3 or Play:5 you should consider adding the new SUB.  This subwoofer completely changes the sonic qualities of your other speakers, not to mention the low and full-sounding bass that will fill out your music.  

Call us to set up a appointment. If you already have Sonos in your home, call us to schedule an in-home demonstration.  815.877.6832.

Peachtree Audio at CES show

The annual International Consumer Electronics Show is underway in Las Vegas and Peachtree Audio is on display.  Day 1, notice in the foreground they are using their new Decco65 amplifier with a Sonos Connect. I've heard this combination and it sounds fantastic.

Hear more music definition and details than you've ever heard before. With a Decco65, Sonos Connect & Bridge and a pair of quality Paradigm Atom loudspeakers you'll experience high-end sound for only $1,795.

Which streaming music services offer better sound quality?

Streaming music services are growing increasingly popular with some offering better sound quality than others.  Sonos offers all of these services through their system too and allow you to also stream your iTunes library.  Apple Lossless is CD-quality with services such as MOG streaming at 320k, close to CD quality.  Other popular streaming services such as Pandora are a lot of fun but don't offer the same sound performance.  Check out these specs provided to us from Sonos.

New..Sonos Version 3.8.3 Software With iDevice Wireless Streaming

Sonos Launches Version 3.8.3 Software With iDevice Wireless Streaming

Sonos has upgraded their software to Version 3.8.3 to add new features to your client’s Sonos system.

Your Music, Easier

Sonos now let’s you access your iTunes music and podcasts direct from your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad (Apple iOS 6 required).

Not Just Wireless—Seamless

Other systems are notorious for inconsistent audio and cutting out mid-song. Now you can move beyond erratic connections with rock-solid wireless audio, delivered direct to your speakers without compromise.

The Sound Their Songs Deserve

Sonos audio quality turns Bluetooth speakers green with envy. You can serve up your music in unparalleled, rich HiFi sound, flawlessly streamed to your Sonos speakers and components.

*The latest Sonos software update lets you play your iTunes® music direct from youriPhone®, iPod Touch, or iPad®, wirelessly, in resonant HiFi sound, wherever there’s a Sonos system. Synchronized songs—in every room: You can create a custom playlist of music from multiple iOS devices at once, so anyone can drive the music, from anywhere in the house. Stream a dance party upstairs, rock show in the basement, jazz session in the living room. Or, play separate iTunes tracks in every room of your house—direct from their iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad.

Play YOUR music with three easy steps:

  1. Update your Sonos system software and Sonos Controller Apps following the automatic prompts in their Sonos software
  2. Ensure their iPhone is on the home wireless network and launch the Sonos Controller App
  3. Go to the main music menu

Now, as a music source, you will see your iTunes songs, playlists and podcasts are all available to play on Sonos under “This iPhone”, “This iPod”, or “This iPad”.

How cool is that?

Note – The following Apple iDevices are compatible with iOS6:

  • iPhone: 3GS, 4, 4S, 5
  • iPad: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations
  • iPad Mini
  • iPod Touch: 4th and 5th generations

NEW! Sonos users will love this...

HOME » COOL MUSIC NEWS » SONOS NOW PLAYS ITUNES MUSIC AND PODCASTS DIRECTLY FROM IPHONE

Sonos now plays iTunes music and podcasts directly from iPhone

Posted on December 3rd, 2012 by Sonos Staff in Cool Music News, News, Products, Tips & Tricks,Worldwide

Music has never been more portable, or more available. Our favorite tracks and artists are rarely further away than our pocket. And the music we have in iTunes® sometimes never leaves our iPhones, which is exactly why we’re stoked to share the latest update to the Sonos system.

Sonos now plays your iTunes music and podcasts direct from your iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod touch® anywhere there is a Sonos speaker or player. Simple, clean, and seamless.

If you have iOS 6, you can reach your iTunes music in three quick steps:

(1) Update your Sonos software and your Sonos Controller Apps via the App Store to Sonos System Software 3.8.3

(2) Ensure your iPhone is on the home wireless network, then launch the Sonos Controller App.

(3) Go to the main music menu.

Boom. You’ll now see all of your iOS devices’ music, playlists and podcasts all available as a music source under “This iPhone/This iPad/This iPod.”

The music you love in HiFi sound as you’ve come to expect from Sonos.

For more details, visit Sonos.com. For support, visit Sonos Support.

Have iOS 6 and Sonos? Get started! Find free music on iTunes here.