I admit that this experiment of attempting to compare my thoughts of the Peachtree Nova150 against the other more expensive units I've owned, did not have the desired effect or translate as I had hoped. As I have said several times, when comparing integrated amps that are so closely priced together, their sound signatures are equally close in comparison. I also forgot to mention the Micromega IA-400, from France. A top 5 integrated I owned a few years ago. I wish I had that one around to still compare, it had a very unusual power layout (also hybrid class d). Nevertheless, I will rely less on so many direct comparisons and just relay how it treats the speakers I have on hand. Thanks ya'all.

@irisfinchmusic

2 жыл бұрын

The comparisons offered good information & were helpful to me...

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

@@irisfinchmusic thank you kind sir! Cheers.

@rpkett

2 жыл бұрын

I like the comparisons and fact that you keep equipment you like. "King of the Hill," if you will. It's a different and refreshing change and I think more closely follows what we as average audiophiles tend to do. We constantly change equipment keeping the best of what we like hoping to one day reach the pinnacle of our desired sound signature.

Great review. I have the Peachtree Nova125 also. Gorgeous looking and sound. Yes, plenty of power and nice DAC. Went from Luxman L110 to Kinergetics KBA-100 to Adcom 555ii to B&K Reference to the Peachtree I bought used for $700. Very happy now!

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! That's a great progression in your sound system. Glad you are happy with the Peachtree.

I had the peachtree nova seperates for a while and enjoyed them. I will admit that i miss them.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

When I had the PT220 running against my Audio Research 300.2, there wasn't much of a gap in performance. These new V.2 have closed the gap even more.

I have the Nova 300 and I’m very happy with it. However I did use the loop in-out for a Schiit Loki and that took it to another level.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

That's interesting, thank you Philip.

@dalstar925

2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered the 150 (thanks to this review for putting me over the top) and I’m thinking of adding an EQ. Will prob go with the Loki as well.

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

@@dalstar925 great! I just plugged mine back in and am enjoying the Nova with my Tekton Uruz. Enjoy!

@SubharmonicCity

2 жыл бұрын

That Loki is probably the most useful and incredible upgrade/addition to this whole system. The Peachtree is amazingly neutral on its own, but for those flat sounding recordings, the Loki launches the whole system into a whole other level.

Just ordered Zu DW's and been looking for a new integrated that would pair well. Don't want tube's because it would also be part of my 5.1. Was leery of Class D but i believe i just found my Amp..Thanks so Much Keep up the Good work..

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gennaro, congrats with the ZU DW. I would only caution that when looking at integrating your 5.1 set up, all five channels have the same type of amplification, otherwise you will not get matching sound. If you are on a tight budget, Emotiva makes some pretty good double duty amps for the money.

@gtric1466

3 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening Appreciated, Will look into Emotiva. Thank you..

Great review Jason! I love bang for your buck hi-fi and I’ve always wondered if the Nova150 was the better value option vs the Nova300. Great work! 👌

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much RR. :-)

Ive owned my Nova300 for 2 years - I learned a couple things about it watching this vid. Thanks for that! I auditioned this amp at a store that sold McIntosh and Marantz - the Peachtree won out. Heard it in a professional sound studio with B&W speakers. Took it home and have loved the sound and the simplicity. My wife likes it too for the reasons of simplicity that you pointed out. I also have a Willsenton R8 Tube amp, love it too but the peachtree is the family favorite.

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, I love stories like this. Thank you for sharing.

I just ordered my nova 150. I have a pair of psb 800 speakers and a Marantz tt15s1 turntable . I was going to go with a Yamaha 801 much cheaper of course , I have a Marantz pm8006 that sounds good to my ears. I’m sure after your review it will sound better than my Marantz . Keep up the good work and thank you for taking your time to educate consumers on making a purchase . Thank you thank you

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats Jerry. Let me know how you like the Nova after 2 weeks of running it with your system. Thank you for the support!

Absolutely 💯 what a great point.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Great video!😁

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay

As an owner of a Nova 150 for more than four years, I can agree with the main points of this video. One thing that the narrator couldn't or didn't mention is the reliability of the amp. Mine has performed without problem , making it almost boring with its availability for service. For those who wince at what I think is a reasonable price for the performance delivered, Peachtree offers factory refurbished models on both its website and Ebay store. If you get on their email list, you'll find that they offer trade in deals for purchasing new products at least two times a year. With free FedEx shipping, a thirty day trial offer, and a three year warranty after registering your purchase on line, there's a lot of value in the Nova 150. Having 150 WPC at hand isn't a bad thing at all.

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

Nice points you make PG, thank you for sharing and contributing to this review. Four years with one piece of gear, that too is also amazing! :-)

Great review! I picked up a Nova150 a few years ago for $400, it is a terrific unit that drives my Wharfedale towers to the moon. It is decent on my Magnepan MMG but pukes it’s guts out and falls apart trying to drive my 1.7i which is not a problem since I did not purchase it to drive those speakers. I think most people will be extremely pleased with the Nova150. Keep up the great content!

@2ChannelListening

Жыл бұрын

Greetings and thank you for the kind words. Indeed, not that Peachtree would be happy with me saying this, always wait a year after a product launch - get the upgrade for much less than retail. They make a great budget product, I've owned so many integrated amps and separates, I know a good price to performance ratio when I hear it. Maggies need a seriously robust current supply, no doubt. Thank you

I've been wanting a Peachtree Nova series for years, and after watching this I found an open box limited edition Satin Matte White 150 for $1200. I'd been saving for a Purifi amp, but just impulsively decided to hit the buy now button! I fell in love with these on looks alone when they first launched, and I just had to order this unique looking white model!

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

I saw that white one yesterday...nice catch Joseph. I hope it serves you well and you like it as much as I like mine. Thank you for sharing!

@JosephTongret

3 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening I'll update you after I get some time with it. I'm still very curious about the purifi amp modules, but I'll just put that on the back burner for a couple of months and then try to get it approved by the wife😁

@JosephTongret

3 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening So maybe you could recommend a pair of bookshelf speakers that would pair well with the Nova 150? I'm looking for something non fatiguing and I listen to a lot of bass heavy synthesized music (yes hip hop), classic rock, R&B. I have a couple of SVS SB3000's for low-end. Currently I have Klipsch Rp600m, Elac B6.2, Emotiva T1 and T2, so nothing too special. I sold my primary speakers a few months ago, Revel F208. Way too big for my current room(town house) and while not bad sounding at all, just not necessarily my cup of tea, if that makes sense. I bought them because of the stellar measurements and universal praise, but they just didn't give me an emotional reaction. A few models I'm considering are Dynaudio Evoke 20, Sonus Faber Sonetto, Tekton Impact monitor or possibly "small towers" such as Tekton Lore. I'd like to cap the price at 2k. I'm sure you get bombarded with these questions, and I know all you can do is recommend some models to check out, as opinions and preferences vary. I would very much appreciate your input if you have any you can offer. Thank you again, your video journey has been extremely entertaining and interesting to follow.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Joseph, can you hit the send me a message button at my website. I would love to help you, but I need more information about why you like your remaining speakers and what exactly you didn't like about the Revel's. 2channellistening.com/

Was waiting for this review,as I just bought the Nova125 on Audiogon for a great price. I couldn’t be more pleased. Agree with your assessment 100% . The Nova300 and 500 get way more love.150watts is plenty to drive my Elac UB52 2.0 .believe they are 85db.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you are happy with your new acquisition Ray! Thank you for watching and posting.

@raymoore8435

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I meant to say Nova 150 lol

@stirlingmcintosh5120

2 жыл бұрын

Are you still enjoying the Nova 150 and Elac UB52's? Do you find they pair well together?

Thanks for another insightful review Jason. You make a valid point how many watts does one really need? I know that my case I only have 60 watts per channel, but it has more than enough headroom based on the moderate volume levels I normally listen at. I very rarely find the need to play past one third of the volume that my vintage H-K receiver is capable of producing. Let me put it another way. Say, for example, that I was playing an accoustic guitar and I recorded it. When playing it back I would try play it back I would try to listen at the same volume it was recorded it. When would a non amplified 6 sting ever come close to the volume of an F-15 making a sonic boom? Just saying....

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

ha ha, nice example Marc. Sonic Boom's away....

Loved the opticon 2's review I got them on a deal cause I could only get them in black 1500 cnd. & didn't really like them at first but after a few weeks noticed a change & love them now. 👌 want to check the peach tree but don't have a place i can audition. But sounds good according to ur review

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Silvio, I really do think they are a dynamite match for my personal taste. The key is how much I like the soundstage hanging back a bit in between the cabinets, not out in front. There are some regular deals on Nova150 (v.2) for around $1,100 - great price point for what one is getting.

I love it but I see many refurbished and only 2 to 3 years warranty. That's my only concern toward most others that offer 5 year Warranty. Any insight on that ? Also may complain about the horrible Volume" section. What's your take on that ? Annyway, in case I would use this amp with a receiver. Shouldn't the Amp volume be cranked all the way up and my volume adjusted from the receiver thereafter, thus not havinfg to deal with the amp. volume ? Thank you for any insight on that too if you have time...

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

I've often wondered what's going on with seeing so many refurb units as well. Knock on wood, each of the Peachtree products I've owned did not give me trouble. As for the horrible volume section, I really liked my Nova 150, I think it was an improvement upon the much more expensive Grandpre model, therefore I can only say good things about it. Good room for adjustment, nice range with great ramp up. Not sure were talking about the same integrated amp when you mention receiver?

Great review!!! I have the Nova 220SE and it’s one of the best integrated amps that I’ve owned. Question have you owned or heard any of the Yamaha integrated amps? Thanks

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Anthony, I owned an A501 for a short period of time, was curious how it would stack up. Much too lean for my ears. I would love to try one of the newer S1200 or S2200 versions once they come down in price second hand. ZU Audio did a lot of event advertising with that Nova 220se, great stuff. Thank you for watching.

@dalstar925

2 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening I don’t have quite the listening experience that you do but I have the as500 and I also feel like it’s lean. It’s a reasonably good amp, especially for what I paid ($350 close out), but I don’t find it particularly interesting esp with the volume knob past 11ish. It journeys into the in your face area and just isn’t pleasing at all past that point. Tho I don’t really have any truly high end speakers, but it does it with all that I do have.

Hi, new subscriber here. thanks for this review. The nova300 is in my shortlist but you are right, maybe all I need is the nova150 at a more affordable pricepoint. Btw, have you tried connecting the ascend sierra 2ex to this amp? How is that pairing? thanks

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! I did, each of my speakers get a several days with the amps. The Nova150 takes full control of the 2EX, no noise, no anomalies. A well balanced presentation. So easy to live with, the Nova lets the 2EX do their thing. Great combination and price duo.

What is your opinion on the peach tree audio a220 amplifier paired with the klipsch rf711 and also why were they discontinued? Thank you for your time and your videos👍

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

I owned the 220 several years back, I thought it was an impressive budget amplifier. I liked it better than an equally powerful Parasound. Peachtree was trying different moves with separates. Just chalk up the short model life with typical brand cycling. The RF7II's will pair nicely with an 220. Thank you for the thumbs up, good luck with your hunt.

@wendellgayheart9228

2 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening thank you for your reply sir👍

Thinking one of these could be a match for my new (old) Mission 754's, or would a 300 be better? Funny that I stumbled across the big old floorstanders because I'd already posted somewhere about loving the peachtree nova and now maybe they are a potential match 😎

@2ChannelListening

10 ай бұрын

For what hifi is costing folks today, the Nova 300 is one of the best all around bang for the buck products. Handles many speaker loads, great volume control for finding the sweet spot and a handsome package most significant others can appreciate. Good luck and happy hunting.

I also passed on the 5si after a week of having it at home.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Just don't say that in a room full of Naim fans...lol.

Hi, I’m interested in the NOVA150 or 300 and I would like to know if you’ve connected an iOS device to DyNEC USB port to see if it will play Apple Lossless Music. Thanks Anthony

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony, I could not comment on the Apple Lossless, I do not pay for their service. I use primarily Amazon HD, my own NAS or Spotify. I believe John Darko did use the IOS DyNEC, might want to check out his older review of the Nova. Cheers.

@GG-ex5bk

2 жыл бұрын

Get 300, i bought 150 and not powerful enough.

If you have to choose between the Peachtree and the Red Dragon amps you have reviewed, which of the two would you recommend and the better one?

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Victor, here's the real line in the sand; the Red Dragon's are mono blocks, one still would have to add a preamp with a good dac or add a third box, thus the price becomes more than twice the offering of the Nova150. The level of performance the Nova150 offers (especially on the used market) is really exceptional. The separates I had driving the Red Dragons represent a 3x cost for maybe 15% better sound quality top to bottom, total pushing the room boundary envelop. Many folks are not able to stretch that far for such diminishing returns. It is not a fair fight given the top shelf preamp I had driving those Red Dragons. Honestly, the Mark Levinson No.331 is still my preferred amp to the Red Dragons. If I were to build a one off system again, in a dedicated room, I probably would go back to full separates. If I were to spend the money, I would be very interested in the newest Peachtree separates. Does this help?

Have you tried connecting the UNISON research into the Peachtree it's got a pre out.?

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

That is an interesting request John. That would defeat the premise of finding a one box solution though. Combining those two would put the total price into a much tough to compete bracket. Hegel territory.

If you ever want to open the Nova it's pretty easy. You turn it upside down and unscrew the feet. The wooden case then slides off the metal chassis...

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed. Figured it out after I made this video. Thank you for sharing this information.

Hello , this is my update. Going on my second week with the Nova 150 and all o can say is wow. You were absolutely correct on how good this little box sounds . I used the internal phono stage on it and thought it sounded a little muddy compared to my clearaudio Nano. I went back to my Nano but realized that the phono stage in the peachtree adds a lot more dimension to my records . I will try it out with my Mani this week . Again thank you again for your advice stay safe and keep up the good work.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Jerry, I am super glad the Nova exceeded your expectations! Thank you for reporting back in, have fun with the Totem's.

Jason, what is the name of the little streamer on top of the nova...don't see it listed.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Auris Blume amzn.to/3uHPNuK

@happycamper4786

3 жыл бұрын

That looks like a bluetooth dongle.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

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Hi, and thank you for this review. I was wondering if you know and how you would compare the Arcam SA20 with the Peachtree ?..

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

I have not owned or listened to any of the Arcam integrated amps, I cannot give you any direct comparison information. Sorry.

@alanalain4884

2 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening Thank you for your reply anyway... Best.

@adamjeziorski7585

Жыл бұрын

I purchased the Arcam SA-20 and returned it a week later. It had power, but NO personality. The midrange wasn’t what I expected, and lacked detail. It’s best attribute was it’s bass. It had good control of the woofer. It had serious “hum” from the transformer that you could easily here from a foot away. … I have the original Peachtree Decco still, and it’s a better product than the SA-20. The Arcam felt like a Harman Kardon product and is made in China. I can not recommend.

@alanalain4884

Жыл бұрын

@@adamjeziorski7585 Thank ou for the insight, Adam.

have you ever reviewed the Wharfedale speakers? EVO 4.4 Floor Speaker. I'm in the process of purchasing the Nova 150 and looking to upgrade from PSB 2XT Towers which I find not great but I have never tried them with anything close to Nova 150. Newer subscriber of yours and appreciate what you are doing for 2 channel stereo. thanks Bill

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind compliment. I have not experienced any modern Wharfedale yet, they certainly have a few I would like to spend some time with. Out of curiosity, what is your least favorite aspect of how your 2XT perform? I will let you in on a seldom talked about fact; the most lowliest of speakers can surprise listeners when connected with moderately well built front end components. I've been one of the few willing to put five figure front ends with $300 speakers and $300 integrated amps with five figure speakers. Amazing discoveries happen when preconceived notions and paper specs are suspended from the experiment. Maybe hold on to your PSB a bit longer until you can try some different amps and sources? Just a thought, maybe a hunch. Thank you Bill.

@williampershin1834

2 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening The 2XT seem lacking on staging of instruments and go south fairly quickly with volume increase, especially on the high end. Bought them at the same time with Marantz SR5015 so I have not used any other amp with them. I choose the Marantz because it had good reviews (I wish I knew more 3 years ago) for two channel stereo which is far more important to me than AV. That is what led me to looking for a Nova150 to drive my 2 main speakers and utilizing the pass through when watching video. From you comments above you think it is worth a shot on giving the 2XT a chance with the Nova150 before parting with them. Thanks Bill

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

My experience tells me your speakers needs a second chance with the Nova150. Certain Marantz products I have owned can be a bit dark, recessed, also forgiving as others would call it. System synergy is a real thing. Let me know if you pull the trigger and what the results are.

I wonder how this Nova150 or 300 would sound with a pair of Cerwin Vega DX-7s' that have been paired with a vintage Realistic STA-2100 receiver ?

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Craig, like so many of the whopper big vintage receivers, you will hear better balanced mid and upper range frequencies with newer integrateds. You might even think you lost some of the bass punch, when in fact you are just hearing more of everything. That would be my bet, based on some experience with your question. Of course, if you used the tone controls to flesh out the mids and treble, then all bets are off on how much of a difference one might hear through the DX-7's.

Brother I been thinking alot and was willing to sacrifice the 5/6 grand to get that 505 or even 509 luxman just to chace that sound that i know guaranteed i like hands down but im kinda of trusting u more cause u admit that the luxman is definitely beautiful sounding but makes sense to try to get something in a closer van for a lot cheaper. 👌 cause speks don't say much for how it will sound in my small room. Gets confusing

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Trust me only so much as a direction to point you in Silvio. I share my preferences and what sounds good to me, but there are folks who like gear for opposite reasons and chase an entirely different kind of sound. I like a system with good resolving power, but is ease to listen to all day at 80db. Gotta trust your own ears friend.

I'm curious if you have used the Parasound classic 200 integrated. And if so, your thoughts?

@2ChannelListening

Жыл бұрын

I have not used one yet.

To note to get the cover off, unscrew the 4 feet and then slide the cover forward. I have the Peachtree Nova which I did do as I wanted to look inside. Just bought the Magnepan LRS and have currently in transit the Nova150 from the US, hoping it will be a good match, should drive them nicely, magies do need grunt...thanks for the review.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Alain, my man, I needed you before the review. Never would have thought of the feet...putting back all those other screws was a *****. LRS huh, how big is your room you plan to place those in, and your listening triangle? Would love to hear how the 150 matches up with your LRS.

@cruise2023

3 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening Sorry! I too had to think about how to get inside. Currently running the Peachtree Nova with the Triangle Bro3 bookshelf speakers, now theres a speaker to review, they sound really great and for the money, hard to beat. The LRS is my first venture into ribbon speakers, I have always wanted to try them, for the $650us cost I had to buy them. I will not have concerns about room placements intially because I'm heading to Australia in a few months ( I'm in New Zealand ) So this will be a temporary set up. Current room size at the moment is 5 mtrs x 4.5 mtrs heavily furnished so not completely idea. Will let you know how the Peachtree and LRS match up...cheers Alain

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Happy and safe travels!

@sjhorton1184

3 жыл бұрын

@@cruise2023 It is my understanding that the LRS is a planar magnetic speaker and not a ribbon. I do have a soft spot in my heart for planar magnetics as my computer speakers are Eminent Technology LFT-11's so we expect to hear good things but just wanted you to be aware. Are you going to be able to audition them before leaving or do we need to wait a few months to know how this new system sounds?

@cruise2023

3 жыл бұрын

@@sjhorton1184 Hi! Scott, not sure about the planar magnetic speaker. The LRS stands for " Little Ribbon Speaker " so would need to search that to confirm. My LRS are still standing in my living room still boxed up, the temptation to set them up has been great. I don't have the right equipment to do so. I'm afraid once the Nova150 arrives ( next week I hope, its in transit ) I will be proned to set the whole thing up, it will happen. I will try to have the room as ideal as possible inc set up of the speakers ( led to believe that's not an easy thing either ) to get my best shot at listening how they sound. I look forward to it and will let you know how it pairs out. All this is a gamble I was prepared to take, I have not heard a Magnepan in my life :-)

Is this something only an audiophile type would like or do you think the more average listener looking for better gear would enjoy? I have the Emotiva BasX TA2 (still within the return window) but I don't care for the phono stage and the dac is underwhelming. I have Polk R500s.

@2ChannelListening

Жыл бұрын

Very fair question Paul. I like Emotiva XDA amps, I too was underwhelmed by their Dac2 unit I owned. Truthfully a Audioquest Dragonfly headphone amp was a better resolving piece. Nevertheless, the Nova150 can be had brand new now for $999 - I cannot think of a better performing and sounding unit for a new purchase. The Sabre 9018 in the Peachtree is in hundreds of other products. Tried and true would be the best description. OR, if you like the amp section of your Emotiva, find a used iFi Zen One Signature DAC for about $200 and you will be very happy (I think). Good luck

@SnapperX3

Жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening Thank you so much for your help. I noticed that $999 price and became really intrigued. Also, I am more open to D-Class Amps. I have an inexpensive one that honestly, sounds quite good.

i love the thematic of your channel quality over quantity. How do you think this would pair with kef r3 ? I would appreciate a recommendation i dont have a lot of experience.

@2ChannelListening

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! KEF's are excellent speakers and the R3's would be a very nice match with a Nova 150. Dali Rubicon 2, Philharmonic BMR, heck, on a budget, Aperion Verus III Grand bookshelf speakers are nice too.

@maxter000

Жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening i love the looks of the bmr but i went with the kef r3 since they were less expensive for me. Im looking to buy the amplifier now im between audiolab 6000a, arcam sa10 or peachtree audio nova 150 . The plan is use one of those for 2 channel music and denon 3700h for home theater but some ppl recommend me to just do 2 channel on the denon and save my money so idk now....

@2ChannelListening

Жыл бұрын

@@maxter000 If you already have the Denon X3700h, then I would agree, give it a try in stereo mode. I use my Marantz SR7010 in the bedroom to the same purpose. Better than you would think compared to much old AVR's. Good luck.

Would a pair of Klipsch 8000F speakers work well with this amp? thanks!

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Klipsch are fairly efficient in their designs so yes, the Nova150 would have more than enough power to kick it up and rock out. Happy hunting.

I'm also owner of the Peachtree 150 what would be a suitable to buffer for the loop option? Thank you

@2ChannelListening

9 ай бұрын

I believe that would work, having never tried it I would still suggest reaching out to Peachtree direct. I think someone used an equalizer to decent effect.

would you use the Nova150 with a pair of Def tech DM70s tower speakers?

@2ChannelListening

Жыл бұрын

With the built in sub amps, I don't see why this wouldn't work. 90 db efficiency with 4 ohm load is safe territory for the Nova150.

Hey can you explain to me if I can use a cable from my Android Samsung S9+ into the Peachtree Audio Nova 150 and play music from Amazon Music and Tidal instead of streaming by Bluetooth! I'm close to pulling the plug on a Peachtree Audio Nova 150 from "TMR" Audio and It might be 3-4 days before I get the Auris BlueMe HD Bluetooth receiver!

@2ChannelListening

Жыл бұрын

Of course, you need a USB C to RCA adaptor like this: amzn.to/3lWwcsg Then you can use the main input on the Nova150

@macbaker2211

Жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening Im the fellow that bought the Cyrus One Integrared amp also from TMR about 2 weeks ago! I love the Cyrus with its grippy, punchy bass and overall balanced response through my Elac DBR62 speakers! I watched your review comparing the Cyrus One to the Peachtree Nova 150! I got the Cyrus One for $799! I want a quality DAC and also remembered your comments regarding that the 150 watts from the Nova 150 was really powerful and great to have with speakers that needed 100 or more watts to really wake them up! The Elacs definitely like power as they are not super efficient being rated at 87db! If I had the Cyrus HD with the quality built in DAC I would most likely not even be considering trading mine for the Peachtree Nova 150! Help me make the right decision! Please share your first name with me as I hate not being able to address you by name! I know your going to be grinning when you read this post as you were straddling the fence with the Cyrus and the Peachtree Nova 150 but your Cyrus had the built in DAC in it! I'm even thinking that I could always go with a pair of more efficient speakers, keep the Cyrus One and add a separate quantity DAC to it! But then TMR has offered me the Nova 150 for $800! I've read reviews from owners online that with the Peachtree 150 they ended up not liking the class D amp and its overall tone compared to Class AB amps that have the toroidal transformer like the Cyrus does but it is considered a Hybrid Class D but man does it have amazing punch and girth to the bass and very nice mids and highs! I patiently await your response to help me make the best choice! 😁😉👊👍

@macbaker2211

Жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening Im going to be relying on my Android based phone as my source for streaming music bluetooth or using a USB cable for acgoobwhile till I either add a dedicated streamer or a turntable or CD player! Do you think the Nova 150 will be a better choice over the Cyrus ONE since it has the USB connections on it until I added the Auris BluMe HD which does have a decent DAC in it or the Auris BlueMe Probhas a very good DAC in itvfor about $60-75 more than the BlueMe HD bluetooth receiver! Just trying to share as much detail on my decision as I can with you! 😁👍

Your shirt was worth the price of admission. Thanks for the review I was considering demoing the Peachtree.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Any time! Thank you for watching!

Would you use the Nova 150 with the Kef R3s?

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! That would be a nicely balanced combo.

Can you actually use the loop in and out as a tape monitor, because I use cassettes, and if I were to buy this amplifier, that would be one of the main features that I would need it for. Cheers! 🙂

@2ChannelListening

Жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely, here is another user explanation for some functionality audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/peachtree-nova-150-a-vintage-guy-perspective.861265/ Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

@benkrake3678

Жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening awesome! Thank you, think I’ll be saving up for this amplifier. Seems like the best amplifier for me. Been looking for something high end, but affordable with enough power to drive my Dynaudio Emit M20 bookshelf speakers to it’s best. I typically don’t use tone controls, except for when I’m using CD’s, but I’m hoping the good sabre DAC chip will give my CD’s plenty of low end punch, especially with the ample power from the output stage!

I hope you take this as constructive... Too much fluff my friend, cut the videos in half if you're after steady subscription growth. I've honestly turned off a few times now (including now) because of the drawn out delivery. However I do realize that may be down to my short attention span. Hope it all goes well🙏

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Gotcha Gavin. Thank you

@marcgoldin8937

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure that I agree with you Gavin. I usually find Jason's review lengths to be in a "Goldilocks" area. Not so short, that they lack basic information about the features and the sound quality of a given component. And not so long, that I get bored and wanna move on to another video.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

So my experiment with relying on using pieces I've owned to try and portray where its performance ends up didn't work. I would have thought relating the gear against other well known brand models might help better, guess not. If it were forward, it wouldn't be a top pick. If it were laid back, it would not have been a top pick, following down to Marantz PM status. I get what you are saying - I just often wonder myself how reliable saying the same thing is for you guys, between each model, the shifts are so very small, the really winner is in getting there cheaper with more flexibility and a nice looking package. Cheers Brais.

@marcgoldin8937

3 жыл бұрын

@@BraisSeoane Good afternoon Brais. If I could just through in my two cents........ When I buy a piece of gear, I want to get something for more than just objective reasons. Just because a piece within my budget, it doesn't mean that I'm gonna run out and buy it. Let us use the Naim that you were discussing in your post. I'm sure that we can both agree that it's built with quality parts. Then objectively we both can agree that it's a good piece to own .Now comes the "fun" part of this hobby, the subjective part. Does a piece have a sonic signature that you enjoy? Does it have a good synergy with the gear you already own? Those are questions that only you can answer for yourself . Just because a piece measures well, isn't the only reason to buy it (at least for me). Numbers are a good starting point, I grant you, but we might disagree about our own impressions of the presentation and the musicality of a piece of equipment. Buy what sounds best to you. That has always been my bottom line, for what ever it's worth.

@myu4039

2 жыл бұрын

Agree!

How would it compare with the hegel 90?

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Have not bought one of those yet. The H95 is on the list.

Hey, have you heard the Quad Vena 2?

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

I know of it, have not heard one yet. I've owned Elite mono blocks in the past and really enjoyed their sound.

@thebingaling1105

2 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening Good, compact amplifier with Play version offering streaming capabilities. Not a power house but delivers the 45wpc really well IMO. True Quad sound and build quality.

I wish PeachTree made a 100% analog input integrated amp and remove the DAC etc. and invest that savings into a dedicated subwoofer out, an analog high pass filter on the mains and a proper remote etc. Many people already have dedicated DACs and external streamers etc. and with most of these integrateds the digital section goes to waste while lacking other basic features.

@2ChannelListening

10 ай бұрын

I understand your wish, however, I will say they remain one of the better second hand budget products for folks wanting better sound than a vintage receiver or AVR.

@leo11877

10 ай бұрын

@@2ChannelListening They have a big sale going on right now. Very tempting. :)

@2ChannelListening

10 ай бұрын

@@leo11877 Yeah, for anyone looking now, their prices are incredibly affordable. Of course those of us regular owners are holding a bag full of depreciation. Peachtree makes nice affordable gear, but the set I have maybe the last time I ever buy new again. That Nova 300 is a smoking good deal on a well equipped integrated.

Is the peachtree nova 150 better than the Marantz pm8006?

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Marantz amps are not my cup of tea Jerry. If I were presented with buying an PM8006 for $800 or a Peachtree Nova150 for $1,200, with the experience and knowledge I have, I'm buying the Peachtree every single time. The speakers I like best have not matched well with the Marantz, including the $4K PM11S1, the Peachtree gave me more of what I wanted out of the speakers. Just my personal preference sir, not gospel.

@jerryandlisa27

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend God Bless and stay safe

Just curious why no comparison to the Decco 125 Sky you just reviewed? If it's the same circuitry, then why buy the Nova 150? For most people 150 amps is overkill and for that matter even 125 amps of the Decco is overkill. May as well save $600 and get the Decco plus you get WiFi. And if the Decco was as good as you said it was wouldn't it be on your top 5 list even if it is another Peachtree amp since it's still something you owned?

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Happy, maybe I accidentally cut the mention and comparison of the Decco out, I am pretty sure I did discuss hands down the Nova150 is better in everyway for the extra $600. The Decco does not share the same dac or the same amp modules, nor did I say it did. I also mentioned that the volume control of the Nova150 is superior. For $600 on the used market, the Decco is awesome. For $1,200 on the used market, the Nova150 is superior to it and the Naim. I hope this clarifies things for everyone. We all have to remember that a $600 jump for some folks is a very large amount and that musical bliss can be found at that budget. If one can swing twice that amount, I couldn't suggest the Nova150 more strongly. Thanks for asking.

Do you prefer the Unison Research Unico over the peachtree?

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Vio, I found that I preferred the Unison with my Ascend Acoustics 2EX and the Peachtree Nova150 with my Performance No.1's. As for the ZU's, so close, both give a nice balance to the DW's aggressiveness. If I didn't have the Marantz ND8006 to pump up the Unison, I certainly would pick the Peachtree on a budget.

@swiftraider759

3 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening its kind of interesting because I opted to get the Unico a year ago or so. Mine is 85W however I feel like it pushes at least double that. I hear the right tubes also make a pretty significant difference. Bugle boy and the Lion apparently pair well but have not confirmed witn my ears.. I love the Unico and have paired it with a Mojo Dac and has some kef Reference model ones I recently sold. Funny thing is the speakers I am considering are Sierra EX2, Zu, the tektons with Seas Drivers, Sonus Faber Grand Piano , Philharmonic BMR and the new Elac Unifi Reference towers that haven't come out yet. I like the smooth and easy to listen to Unico and the Italian speakers may be a good match. I love vocal, fast and tight bass. What speakers would you recommend? I've heard the 2EX at the Ascend location, but not with the Unico. Pretty fast and tight bass with certain music. The ribbon tweeter was a joy to listen to.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

@@swiftraider759 what's your time frame? I should be receiving my Tekton Uruz in a few weeks and I am crossing my fingers it really splits the difference from the Sierra 2EX and ZU DW, combining what I love about both. I've been on the look out for a higher model Unico, I must experience what their middle models can do.

@swiftraider759

3 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening thank you for responding. I'm actually not in a major rush and have patience with this audio stuff. I've pinched away my audio fund for the right set of speakers so waiting a little longer wont hurt. I'm building up my HT system in my loft which is roughly 20x20 for our new home. Will have an atmos system 5.4.1. I wanted to have a separate 2 channel rig and I've pretty much decided I would like to have full range towers without the need to integrate a musical sub. I know that's part of the journey to get it just right, but I haven't been able to dial in subs for music quite yet. I know not impossible but I dont have the patience to get that combo right. My preference would be full range towers and to all their own on their preferences. I'm eager to see how those tektons work out for you.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Vio, you and I have very similar tastes and patience levels! I refuse to deal with subs for exactly what you describe. I'm willing to give up a few hertz in the process. Enjoy the process of discovery. Lets check in.

Wow but for u to claim that it competes with luxman 550 witch is also my fave cause I heard it & own an old luxman! For so much lesser definitely have to find a way to listen to it. 👌

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

That's total package, having an all in one, with decent dac, wonderful volume control and a very well balanced sound for the money. The Luxman 550II was a specialty item with limitations and a huge price tag. Things can get strange when you put a higher end dac with the Peachtree - all of a sudden, it competes even more with these higher priced tagged one trick ponies. IMO.

Did you review the 550 on its own? All the best...

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Barry, 550?

@barrybrennan2135

3 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening Luxman, 550axii

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

@@barrybrennan2135 ah, blond moment for me. I did not have my channel when I owned the Luxman 550axII. That one would have been super fun to show.

@barrybrennan2135

3 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening It's a lovely amp by most accounts. Appreciate reply, thanks

How about the Denon PMA-1600NE or Audiolab 6000A

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paull, I have no experience with either one. If I were to pick one to buy next for demo, I would choose the Audiolab simply based on its shared architecture with Quad products. I would expect a warmer and yet flat British curve from the Audiolab. So many Denon products I've owned have been a little too tilted up for my taste. Yet I say this having never heard the new PMA gear. My taste, take it with a grain of salt.

@tallpaull9367

2 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling the PMA-1600NE could grab your attention if you look into it a bit more. Look forward to your Audiolab review/comparison.

Hello, please suggest a affordable speaks matching With Peachtree Nova 150 Thanks buddy

@2ChannelListening

Жыл бұрын

Can you share your target budget for a speaker? Affordable to me might be too expensive or cheap to someone else.

@lenusbonsaidestination7550

Жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening thanks buddy for your response,i would prefer a towers around 1000 to 1500 dollars Thanks

@2ChannelListening

Жыл бұрын

@@lenusbonsaidestination7550 oooh, that's a tough price to hit for tower speakers right now. Your best bets are Tekton Lore's, Fyne Audio 501's, maybe even a Monitor Audio Silver 300 if you can negotiate it. Still lots of great vintage like Acoustic Research LS9i if you can find them, or Meadowlark. The AR's might be a stretch for power needs and I cannot recommend Maggie 1.7's for the Nova 150, you would need the 300.

@lenusbonsaidestination7550

Жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening tank you, should i choose,B&w 603 aniversary edition?

@2ChannelListening

Жыл бұрын

@@lenusbonsaidestination7550 Hi 👋, all do respect, I am not a B&W fan. Not my kind of sound. You have to pick what you like and what fits you friend.

Have you heard the Vincent SV 500. I was told by a so called expert (my Friend) its has huge bang for the buck.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

I have not heard one yet, I would like to though. Thank you Bornces.

Love the perspective. I've noodled this and the Heaven11 Billie more than once. Bother are super intriguing at this price point, along with the Rogue Sphinx V2. But I'm kind of stuck in that diminishing returns thing. I'm using an Anthem MRX 520, which cost about the same, and I'm just not sure where stuff in this price point would take me. On one hand, I'm using a 5.1 receiver to masquerade as a two-channel amp and that feels wrong. On the other, I feel pretty confident that with the amp in 2-channel direct mode, I'm not getting a lot of artificial processing and all I'm really doing is wasting three other outputs. Plus, the MRX 520 has a nice suite of DSP, including Anthem Room Correction. I'm not using any of that right now but I like having the option for later tweeking/testing.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Anthem makes terrific products David. At two channels driven, you are getting great, clean power from a 520. You are correct, it's harder to make big improvements when you are swimming in the same price pond. With the Nova150, you get a great flexible unit, with the Rogue and Billie, you still need an outboard DAC. By the way, I really want to try one of those Billie 11's too!

@davidtraube7921

3 жыл бұрын

​@@2ChannelListening That's the thing right? That thing we chase and wonder.... Am I getting the "best" sound I can for the money. It's silly really... and ironically John Darko kind of addressed this with today's video on turntables. He debunks the idea of "this blows that out of the water." At these price points, we're all getting really good gear and the differences aren't often dramatic. But there's wonderlust too right? Just hearing different gear and trying different combinations. It's one of the things that drew me to your channel... you're kind of living that dream. The Billie does have two digital inputs (optical) but I believe you're correct in the Sphinx being analog only. There are so many good, inexpensive DACs out there, it doesn't seem like much of an issue.

Looks very alike with Quad vena...........an OEM product???

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Sunny, they do have similar looks, yet they are very different. Completely different topologies, cases, dimensions, there is nothing shared between these two. The Quad is made in China, the Peachtree is built in Canada and assembly finished in US.

@sunnymui4066

2 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening Oh!Got it, thanks for your reply that let me know more!!

Oh class D! 🤔

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, are you passing judgement? Looks like you agree with me on the Rubicon's and that the 5SI wasn't all its cracked up to be - so...give that O'l class D another try Silvio. You'll be pleasantly surprised. That's coming from a guy that sold a Mark Levinson No.331 one last year. Ultimately, the music will let you know what sounds good! Cheers! ;-)

How about Marantz PM 7000N ?!?

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to be brutally honest, the ND8006 will be my last Marantz, probably for a very long time. I'm looking to support more small companies and not those owned by conglomerates. Its not a hard and fast rule, just one I've adopted recently.

@williamcanada6195

3 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening uhhh ?!? Is that a positive opinion ?!? The PM8006 ?!? Sorry but don’t quite understand !!!

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamcanada6195 I have no experience with a PM 7000N. Couldn't recommend it, I do not know how it performs. I also do not plan on reviewing any additional Marantz products for the foreseeable future. Sorry.

Hi, for your information , it seems that your video is set at a speed of 0.75. Puting the video at 1.25 speed on Yt. renders the speech and video at its normal pace. Best.

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

I'm perfectly fine in knowing folks need to speed up my cadence. Thanks for watching nevertheless. :-)

@alanalain4884

2 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening Hi, no, I am not sure you understood. Your true cadence is completely normal speed. I think it's YT that for whatever reason uploaded your video with a .75 speed instead of 1.00. , which for viewers that don't notice might feel like Dyshartria and could make then switch for another review due to overslow speech speed, without realising that the speech speed is a mistake, and then, so much for the advertising in the vids that help you with your content, if they switch vid. before its end. Just to say, and I don't even know if it's fixable after posting. Anyway, best...

I don't even know in sound lingo what is it that appeals to me luxman sound 🤔

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

To me I would call it a warm, detailed sound that has a relaxed presence. Depending on the speakers, it occupies a space a little further back and it should never be fatiguing. That's how I remember my 550II.

Hopefully we’ll see some bad reviews.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

I wasn't exactly happy with the Alta IO or smitten by the Fyne Audio. It doesn't help anyone if I say something is complete garbage, unless it failed on me; luckily I have not had a DOA product yet...had I been on KZread when I bought the Esoteric AI-10, you would have had your wish!

@bigjay1970

3 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening Just do You!😉😇😁

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed - I'm happy I haven't given any bad reviews, since it is my money, I'd be all the more upset :-)

@bigjay1970

3 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening Well, that puts it into perceptive!😉😊

@marcgoldin8937

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigjay1970 As my kids are into Phineas and Ferb, I've only got one thing to say about your prior comment. Yes, yes it does!!

I bought Nova150, doesnt feel like 150w @8ohm, i also have Yamaha 801 which is only rated 100w @8ohm can go much louder than Nova 150. I think Nova 150 is only about 60w @8ohm. Get Nova 300 or 500.

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

Certainly our mileage varies. I have never come close to tapping out on my Nova150 volume range. I've been running in 89db speakers with zero issues, playback not going over 90 db at my listening position. Have you actually tested what "louder" is with a meter? I'm guessing you like it much louder than even I do... :-)

@GG-ex5bk

2 жыл бұрын

@@2ChannelListening ya, I just ordered the sound level meter from amazon, but still doesnt explain why Yamaha 801 can produce almost 2-3 times higher in volume than NOVA150.

They just forced you to spend $600 more and the flocks are sinking their teach into it. And the diminishing returns you talk about indicates you don’t have the right speakers. I respect your shilling.

@2ChannelListening

3 жыл бұрын

Okay

@marcgoldin8937

3 жыл бұрын

Cross, I think that once we get past the objective reasons (to get a new component) and get into the subjective is what makes this hobby fun for me. Only you can decide what sounds best to your ears, what I feel might be different. However, we both are entitled to our own opinions. My Dad used to say "Opinions are like assholes, in the final solution you can only use your own." I think, if you can apply this maxim when get new gear, you will usually be pleased with the end results.

@jstoli996c4s

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, such wisdom by the OP 🙄

Switching pops and a non-reliable optical input. It sounds fantastic other than these annoyances. I guess that means it sucks. Sorry but I wouldn't buy it again.

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

You experienced input switching pops? That does stink and shouldn't happen. Optical inputs I've never been a fan of and therefore do not own an optical cable anymore. Thanks for commenting and watching.

This video is far too long, brother.

@2ChannelListening

2 жыл бұрын

I understand I am not for everyone, I rather cover as much as I can instead of have folks walk away learning little about the product and or brand...thanks for watching.

@anthonymiriello5029

Жыл бұрын

I like the thoroughness of your video brother. You took your time to really give in depth supporting info on your recommendation for Nova 150. Keep doing it like you do.