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Thoughts on Peachtree Audio Nova300

I have a pair of Aerial Acoustics 6Ts for a secondary system. Have been looking for an affordable, reasonably small, reasonably attractive integrated all-in-one type solution to drive them with. Will primarily be used for streaming via a Sonos Connect.


Have been looking at the Peachtree Audio Nova300. It is a class D. It is about 14x14". Fairly nice looking. 300 watts into 8 ohms and 500 into 4. Speakers are 4 ohms. Reviews range from good to great.


Peachtree sells open box units for a very reasonable price. They are located near me.


Wondering if anyone has any experience with this unit. Any serious drawbacks I might need to know about. Thanks for any input.

George
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n80 OP
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@twoleftears Price and power. Digital optical in. Seems to have a decent DAC.  Size is okay. 3 year warranty on an open box special. Appearance helps since it is going in my wife’s living room which is formal in an old house. 

The closeness of the manufacturer seems nice but not sure it means much. 


Again, I’m very much open to other suggestions that tick those boxes for around $1600. 
n80 OP
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Thanks. 
n80 OP
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Thanks guys. I read a review of the 300 comparing it to the 150 and the reviewer felt like the 300 was significantly better than the 150 presumably due to the additional power since nothing else is different. 

I am most definitely not a gear guy and as long as I get reasonable sound stage and tight precise bass I am usually pretty happy. I know it is possible that the Aerial Acoustics 6Ts could be made to sound dry but I can hardly imagine it. 
Again this is not my primary system so it is unlikely that I’ll be too fussy over the SQ. 


And I have not seen too many other integrateds at this price ($1500 open box with 3 year warranty) with this level of power, connection options, pleasing appearance and good reviews. 

Still open to suggestions and additional thoughts on the 300. 
n80 OP
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Everyone says the 6Ts need watts. The same is true of my 7Bs. They came with a Madrigal Proceed HPA2 with 500 into 4 ohms.
n80 OP
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Thanks nkphoto. For someone who does not enjoy the 'chase', the task of selecting an affordable integrated for these speakers has not been fun.

I'm narrowing down the possibilities though. The Peachtree is still on the list.
A bad review or QC experience can trump a whole host of positive reviews and experiences. I guess that's just human nature.

I dither between getting rid of the speakers and going off the deep end (and budget) to get something really nice. Hard to stay on point here.

But I will say, when I hear these speakers driven by something capable (like the Bryston driving them now) they are intoxicating and make me want to loosen up my wallet.....even though it is relatively empty right now.

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