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Peachtree Nova , Dac 1 Pre, Bel Canto Dac 3?

What are folks views on saving some money going with a Peachtree Nova which has the DAC, Pre, and Amp vs buying an independent DAC and Pre-amp and then choosing an independent amp like the MC275?

I would like to go with a nice classic tube amp and then get a high quality digital signal to it through a modern DAC.

The Peachtree is just coming out, but will it really be able to compete with a Dac 1 Pre and a classic MC275? The power is about the same, and both DAC's are highly rated. But will the amp in the Peachtree make it a long lasting piece?

These guys at Signal Path have really made a cool sounding new piece of equipment and I am doing some system planning and weighing options on the new gear and wondering about the classic old gear.

Thanks guys. I realize this may be premature since the Nova is coming out in a few weeks, but I am in planning mode.

scott
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dwhitt
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spendors are great speakers....get a good dac and you are in business......they like power, the spendors....
dwhitt
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i have owned the decco since it came out and use it with server, internet radio, cd and found that the amp is outstanding . the dac and pre are excellent, i can't say it is a bel canto dac, but for the money, i believe it is 90 percent there. i have enjoyed my piece for over two years with excellent results....the thing i like with the peachtree , it is small and looks very nice....i paired it with era speakers which they also sell with the unit....using the sub and i listen to mostly jazz, detail is excellent...i give it a A , the canto is more expensive and using more cables gets expensive too...goood luck and good listening...
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