I agree with @taww, the Sabre chips are not an easy plug and play implementation to guarantee good sound. They do require some expertise and finesse.
I have a Peachtree Nova (& used to have a Nova125), The DAC in the Nova is as others mentioned, somewhat harsh. For the system I'm using it now, it is macmini/USB out/Audiophilleo/Nova. The Audiophilleo is converts my USB to Coax, which improves the sound out of the Nova DAC alot. Still not great, but much better.
I also use two Resonessence products: Concero HP and a Mirus. The Mirus is a great sounding DAC, highly recommended. Probably unnecessary to search out anything better. The Concero HP does a good job at its price point, and is a better sound than the Nova IMO.
My other main DAC is an NAD M2 Direct Digital amp. Also does a fantastic job. I haven't had a chance to compare the Mirus to the M2 since they are in different geographic locations and different systems.
I have a Peachtree Nova (& used to have a Nova125), The DAC in the Nova is as others mentioned, somewhat harsh. For the system I'm using it now, it is macmini/USB out/Audiophilleo/Nova. The Audiophilleo is converts my USB to Coax, which improves the sound out of the Nova DAC alot. Still not great, but much better.
I also use two Resonessence products: Concero HP and a Mirus. The Mirus is a great sounding DAC, highly recommended. Probably unnecessary to search out anything better. The Concero HP does a good job at its price point, and is a better sound than the Nova IMO.
My other main DAC is an NAD M2 Direct Digital amp. Also does a fantastic job. I haven't had a chance to compare the Mirus to the M2 since they are in different geographic locations and different systems.