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NAD M2 vs. Peachtree Grand Integrated X1

I am currently running a Peachtree NovePre->Krell KSA50s->Monitor RX-6's. The Krell is a monster and I am thinking about consolidating; also I feel the sound is great on the highs and midrange, but maybe missing a little in the dynamics. So I am considering either the:

NAD M2
or
Peachtree Grand Integrated X1

I have nothing but digital sources, so the analog inputs are not an issue. But these two "integrated"s are like apples and oranges - one is using a tube buffer and has a full analog output stage, the other is keeping it all digital til the bitter end.

Comments? Suggestions of other similar solutions?

thanks in advance
cmot

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cmot OP
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Well no one ever replied, but I did listen to both in the end. I auditioned the M2 for about a week in home. It sounded fine, but wasn't a clear upgrade over my Krell KSA-50s + Peachtree NovaPre. I couldn't justify the cost. I eventually auditioned the Grand Integrated and wow. Much more dramatic improvement in both resolution and bass. Really really good. Both were fed with a mac mini + bit perfect - M2 via optical (and converted to coax) and Peachtree Grand via USB.

I bought the Peachtree and love it. Now it is driving a pair of Monitor Audio PL300's and sounds just awesome.
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