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What to do?

So, I purchased a Peachtree Nova 220se 4 or 5 months ago and am really happy with the sound except this is my 4th unit with the same problem.  There is a slight static / distortion coming through the speakers when I use the remote control to adjust the volume up or down.  Similar to old stereo's with dirty pots (?)...

I think Peachtree is sick of sending me new refurbished units because this time, instead of just sending me another (broken) unit, their solution now is to have me send the unit in to them for "extensive testing" or give me a full refund as long as I can find my original invoice from Underwood.

Im not quite sure what to do here.  Maybe get a refund and try the Nuprime IDA8 or...??

Any advice here would be greatly appreciated.  If I get a refund, I'll have $1200.  I'll need a dac, preamp, amp.  Integrated would be nice.

Thanks in advance to anyone who replies!
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mesch
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I agree with yogiboy, take the refund. Purchase a different integrated and a used external DAC. 
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onhwy61
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Does it make the same sound when you don't use the remote to change the volume?
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bombaywalla
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yeah, I agree b_limo - you’ve been thru 4 units with exactly the same issue. Time to get the refund & move on.
I recommend the NAD 356 DAC + integrated amp:
http://nadelectronics.com/products/hifi-amplifiers/C-356BEE-DAC-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier

or, the Wyred4Sound mINT DAC + integrated amp:

i've heard good things about both. My brother used to own NAD & it always punched well above its weight. FWIW.

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gammajo
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Take the refund - the NuPrime stuff is stellar
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b_limo OP
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Onhwy61, thats a great question.  I'll look into that.  Regardless, I use the remote too much for that not to be a deal breaker.

All sound advice.  I guess I just needed to hear it.  I really am emotionally attached to the Nova 220se based on looks and performance and I just wanted to get a unit that worked properly.  

I do want to say, in Peachtrees defense, thier new products are made in Canada and not China anymore.  They have different quality control now too I believe.

It looks like I'm going after a Nuprime, possibly a Nad (?) or maybe a Mint (had considered a mint awhile back, nice looking unit).  I'll look into that Nad (thanks for yhe suggestion, never owned Nad yet but heard good things).  

Any other suggestions on what to replace the Nova 220se with are appreciated (and I will look into all suggestions!)
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