Peachtree Reliability issues?

I had an iDac for about 5 years without a single issue.  

I have also written them regarding their Deepblue models - I have both versions - and they always respond in a professional and courteous manner.   

I can can say the same for Astell & Kern. 

I can't say that about my recent experience with McIntosh which has really put me off on the brand.  

After living with a Nova Pre and 220 amp for quite some time (it is gone now) and can say that it was actually a pretty good sounding combo and I didn't have any more reliability issues.  My only complaint now is the crappy plastic remote and the volume knob had a cheap feel and poor modulation (?) / volume control at quieter levels.  I thought the dac sounded great, and the amp had alot of power but was a little dry and lifeless, but the dac added some sparkle so...

Just bought a Nova 220se refurb direct from Peachtree at a darn good price compared to factory new.  Just for the record I also spoke with them about putting a DAC in the Deepblue...

The db sounds okay when I play my iPod through it, but when I play my Astell & Kern AK100 through it...wowzers. They'd be smart to include a DAC in the next generation - even at a higher price I'd be the first one to buy it.  I use the DB during parties outside and I find the best sound comes when it's played fairly loud around 10 feet away. 

oblgny, I purchased the very same last week. It's been pretty good so far. What speakers will you be driving with the 220se?

I had an original nova with a noisy volume motor that was fixed and back on my doorstep within days. The techs were very professional during my correspondance and even offered to give me a new case at a deep discount for my troubles. Apperantly this was a common issue with those original novas. Let us know how the 220se sounds as I'm tempted to get one myself.