In my own equipment purchasing strategy, I assume that quality analog components should be good for the long term, but digital components will need to be upgraded/updated periodically due to technological evolution. For example, it's not hard to imagine that USB will be superceded by a new and better digital interace within five years. Therefore, I like to have the DAC separate from the rest of my gear. With an all-in-one box like the Peachtree, if you want to add a new digital interface, you're basically looking at a whole new device. Of course, some people like to update all their equipment periodically, in which case, a new digital interface would be excellent impetus for upgraditis.
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
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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