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Peachtree Decco 65

Need some advice here. I have an OK mid-fi system including Snell K.5 speakers powered by Sound Craftsman PCR-800 and an Adcom GTP-450. Also have a Velodyne Sub, for a little added bass. I have been looking to replace the Adcom, the weakest link, and also add a DAC. I run lossless files, but I really don't like using the airport express as my DAC. I am generally pretty content with the sound, but I feel I could benefit greatly from a decent DAC, and an upgrade to the pre-amp. I recently came across the Peachtree Decco 65, and it sounds like a very nice integrated solution. I'm wondering if replacing the Amp and Pre with this would be a step up or not. Another option would be to keep the Sound Craftsman, and add the Nova Pre. Thoughts?
nosarrra
tbromgard
814 posts
 
IMO the Peachtree will be a significant upgrade over your current electronics.
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intermediatic
72 posts
 
The Peachtrees are underpowered and underperforming as amplifiers. They don't resolve very well in the DAC/preamp stage either. But the headphone stage is quite nice for the money. If you do go Decco, make sure you get a good amp with better electronics in it, something like an ADCOM 545. You'll be so much happier then. Don't rely on the Decco to drive your speakers, whatever their efficiency.
nosarrra OP
2 posts
 
Thank you both for the feedback. Still on the fence about it. I can get the Decco at Magnolia, and return it if I don't like it, so I may give it a spin just to see if it works for me.
mdooty
5 posts
 
Curious whether the Peachtree underpowered comment relates to their new class d gear. Most reviews indicate that the underpowered issue has been fixed, particularly with the Nova125.
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