You might want to have a look at Peachtree Audio's amp and DAC combinations. They're designed assuming that you'll be using a digital source like an iPod or music server, or both. I haven't heard the new Nova but I own the Decco and am really happy with the versatility, simplicity and the sound. Both the Decco and Nova have a tube preamp section, internal DAC's and multiple digital and analog inputs.
Where to start in building a beginner's system?
I have a old Sonus Faber Concerto speakers. The receiver I had stopped working. I would like to replace the receiver with high end audio (music only) system. I use IPOD as the source. What kind of receiver / amps / IPOD transport should I get? Which brand? Should I buy my components here in Audiogon? Or Am I better off buying it from a dealer? What would be a good budget to start with?
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