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Thoughts on Peachtree Audio Nova300

I have a pair of Aerial Acoustics 6Ts for a secondary system. Have been looking for an affordable, reasonably small, reasonably attractive integrated all-in-one type solution to drive them with. Will primarily be used for streaming via a Sonos Connect.


Have been looking at the Peachtree Audio Nova300. It is a class D. It is about 14x14". Fairly nice looking. 300 watts into 8 ohms and 500 into 4. Speakers are 4 ohms. Reviews range from good to great.


Peachtree sells open box units for a very reasonable price. They are located near me.


Wondering if anyone has any experience with this unit. Any serious drawbacks I might need to know about. Thanks for any input.

George
n80
nkphoto
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For what it's worth, I have owned the Nova300 for well over three years and have not experienced any defects, knock on wood. I agree with previous posters that the volume control is pretty "funky" but not a deal breaker in my opinion. Two features I like and use that aren't commonplace are 1.) Home Theater Bypass, which allows me to integrate my stereo set-up (Nova300 & Gallo Ref 3.1 speakers) with my home theater receiver C&R speakers and 2.) a loop function, which let's me add a little "tube flavor" into the signal path by means of iFi's Micro iTube2.
n80 OP
2,133 posts
 
Thanks nkphoto. For someone who does not enjoy the 'chase', the task of selecting an affordable integrated for these speakers has not been fun.

I'm narrowing down the possibilities though. The Peachtree is still on the list.
A bad review or QC experience can trump a whole host of positive reviews and experiences. I guess that's just human nature.

I dither between getting rid of the speakers and going off the deep end (and budget) to get something really nice. Hard to stay on point here.

But I will say, when I hear these speakers driven by something capable (like the Bryston driving them now) they are intoxicating and make me want to loosen up my wallet.....even though it is relatively empty right now.

dougsat
374 posts
 
NKPHOTO -

" a loop function, which let's me add a little "tube flavor" into the signal path by means of iFi's Micro iTube2."% 

Agree 100% on the Loop function on the Peachtree integrated amps.
I just added a Ifi Micro Tube2 to my Nova 150. Loving it!
luxmancl38
580 posts
 
Some years back at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest Michael Kelly used a Peachtree Integrated w/his Aerial 7T's. He was involved w/their line of speakers at the time as he designed the drivers. He's a big fan of their products.
johnto
1,040 posts
 
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Parasound Halo their integrated is terrific and should have enough power and current to satisfy. You should be able to find the prior model used in the $1500 or less range
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