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Features
Overview: The Peachtree Audio iDecco is an audiophile-grade
40 watt x two-channel hybrid integrated amplifier with a built-in iPod dock. The
preamp's Class-A tube buffer tames harsh compressed digital music and allows
exceptional reproduction when listening to high resolution files. The high-current
amplifier section then powers your speakers. In addition to the internal amplifier,
the preamp also feeds the preamp output (for use with an outboard amp or powered
subwoofer), the fixed line output (for using the iDecco as a stand-alone DAC), and
the Class-A tube headphone section.
DAC (Digital to Analog Converter): The iDecco includes the ESS
9006 Sabre DAC, a mutli-layer board with over 450 components and 11 regulated power
supplies. The ESS Sabre DAC's patented jitter reduction circuit re-clocks the digital
signal before passing it through a high-resolution 24/96 upsampling processor, perfect
for computers, iPods, and most streaming or hard-drive based music servers because they
typically have high levels of jitter (digital timing error between the source and the
DAC). Each digital input is transformer-coupled so noise associated with ground loops
and switching power supplies from computers is eliminated.
iPod Dock: Most iPod docks have analog outputs, forcing you to
use the iPod's internal power supply, DAC and output section. The iDecco
uses the iPod's digital output, fed directly into the ESS Sabre DAC, improving
on the iPod's sound quality. As long as the iDecco's power is on, the iPod
battery charges and its video is output through the component video outputs,
even when listening to a different source. The iPod is controlled using its own
buttons and these models and features are compatible:
| iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Media Type |
Control |
Display |
Charge |
| Audio |
Video |
Unit |
iPod |
Song/Artist |
Track |
| dock-connector |
3rd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
click-wheel/color-display |
4th |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| mini |
1st |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| video |
5th |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| classic
(80/120/160 GB) |
80GB |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
| 120GB |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
| 160GB |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
| nano |
1st |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 3rd |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
| 4th |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
| 5th |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 3G |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
3GS |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Note: Apple firmware updates may change
functionality results.
USB Connection: Using the iDecco, you can take pure digital
audio signals from iTunes, Windows Media Player, Front Row, or any other music
management system on your computer before it goes through a sound card. Just
connect USB cable between your computer and the iDecco's USB type-B port; no
sound card is required.
Controls: The iDecco has the following controls (input voltage,
filter slope, and jitter bandwidth are on the rear-panel):
- Power: on/standby
- Input Selectors: five discrete input
buttons; USB/Coaxial/Optical/iPod/Aux
- Volume: rotary volume control; the
knob is motorized and turns when you adjust the volume
using the remote control
- Filter Slope: the slope of the DAC's
digital filter is switchable; fast/slow
- Jitter Bandwidth: digital jitter
reduction bandwidth; wide/narrow
- Voltage Switch: the input voltage
is switchable for international use; 115V/230V
Remote Control: An easy to use IR remote control is included
with the iDecco; it offers the same functions as the front-panel controls, plus
adds mute, tube (the tube button toggles between solid state and tube-hybrid
operation of the preamp), and iPod transport functions (play/pause, skip forward,
and skip backward). The remote control IR sensor is located in the center of the
iDecco's front-panel.
Note: There are also menu, up, and down
buttons on the remote that have no function at this time.
Connections: The Peachtree Audio iDecco features the following
connections:
- iPod Dock: top
mounted iPod dock
- Aux: analog
stereo RCA inputs
- Optical Digital Input: Toslink input
- Coaxial Digital Input: single RCA
input
- USB Input: USB type-B port; takes
digital audio content from your computer and sends it to
the internal DAC
- Pre-Out: stereo RCA preamp-outputs
allow you to use an external amplifier or a powered
subwoofer
- Fixed Line Output: the Class A fixed
line output (stereo RCA) allows you to use the iDecco as
a stand alone DAC
- Speaker Terminals: left and right
binding-post speaker terminals; will accept spade, single
banana, or pin connectors and bare wire up to 8-gauge
- Component Video Output:
iPod video output; only active when playing iPod video files,
does not output iPod menu, album art, or music text
- Remote in/out: 3.5mm remote input and
output jacks
- AC Input: three-prong detachable power
cord is included
- Headphone Output: front-panel, 1/4"
headphone output; the speakers are muted when headphones are
plugged in
Tube Window: The iDecco features a tube window, allowing you
to view the glow of the unit's tube. The blue LED under the tube is lit when the
preamp is in tube-hybrid mode.
