I owned the Peachtree for about a year, and while I have no experience with either speaker, the iNova is a very cool piece. However, when I tried to use it as a preamp, and added a turntable and a phonostage, I got a maddening hum that I just could not get rid of. So I got rid of the Peachtree and the hum went with it. BTW, I used Nola Boxers, which was a very nice combo.
Harbeth P3ESR vs. Proac D1 with Peachtree iNova
I am looking to set up a nice compact system (computer-based). Based on the reviews I am at the moment almost decided on Peachtree iNova which seems an upgrade to a regular Nova. This seems a no-nonsense one-piece unit that can do everything. If you have any other suggestion for the price range (better be one unit though), I would also welcome your suggestions.
Now it comes to compact monitor, my short list is Harbeth P3ESR vs. Proac D1 or Tablette Anniversary. I have read a few posts and kinda understand what I should expect from Harbeth vs. Proac (e.g. sweeter midrange vs. dynamics). However, I am more specifically interested in how they would pair with Peachtree given its limitations. I have long owned Proac Response 2.5 and I have a short experience with Harbeth P3ES2. I absolutely loved P3ES2 for midrange, but I wished it had a more lifesize bass like from Proac 2.5 (I know it's not a fair comparison). So I am wondering if either of the Proac monitors might be a good compromise for my taste (Jazz, small classical ensembles, obscure rock).
Thanks for reading a long list of questions. Your expert comments will be appreciated.
Now it comes to compact monitor, my short list is Harbeth P3ESR vs. Proac D1 or Tablette Anniversary. I have read a few posts and kinda understand what I should expect from Harbeth vs. Proac (e.g. sweeter midrange vs. dynamics). However, I am more specifically interested in how they would pair with Peachtree given its limitations. I have long owned Proac Response 2.5 and I have a short experience with Harbeth P3ES2. I absolutely loved P3ES2 for midrange, but I wished it had a more lifesize bass like from Proac 2.5 (I know it's not a fair comparison). So I am wondering if either of the Proac monitors might be a good compromise for my taste (Jazz, small classical ensembles, obscure rock).
Thanks for reading a long list of questions. Your expert comments will be appreciated.