Peachtree Audio Nova 150 - Newest Model - Perfect Condition

Peachtree Audio Nova 150 stereo amplifier in perfect
condition. Original box and all
contents included (including remote). This is the new model, it was
purchased in January of this year for $1,799.00. Lightly used in a
pet/smoke free home. Case is in perfect condition with no scratches or scuffs.

Please note, the
first two pictures are stock pictures of the amp. The others are actual
pictures of the item. Any perceived imperfections are due to
reflections and/or my poor photography skills. The actual amp is in
perfect condition.

Manufacturers description below:
Reference DAC
ESS 9018S The
nova150 utilizes the highly regarded ES9018K2M SABRE32 Reference DAC.
The 9018 DAC is capable of accepting an extremely wide range of inputs
all the way up to 32-Bit/384kHz PCM and 5.2MHz DSD (double-DSD). The DAC
exhibits exemplary dynamic range, jitter elimination and low noise
characteristics to satisfy even the most demanding listeners. A New Generation of Power Amplification
The
nova150 incorporates the latest generation of ICEPower amplification -
with an impressive 150 watts per channel. The amplifier utilizes
ICEpower’s innovative and patented Hybrid Controlled Oscillation
Modulator (HCOM) feedback and control techniques to ensure high output,
wide bandwidth, low noise, robust stability and a simplified overall
design. HCOM incorporates separate feedback loops after the power stage
and after the output filter. This lets the system address specific
issues related to the power stage and output filter independently,
resulting in lower distortion, less noise on the output, a less
load-dependent frequency response, and a very low output impedance
compared to other class D amps. This new amplifier technology is
extremely powerful, dynamic, quiet and most importantly... musical.
Relatively small size and superior efficiency allows a nova chassis that
is even smaller than its predecessors, without the large, heavy and
expensive heat sinking common in class A/B amplifiers. The amplifier in
the nova150 is capable of driving an extremely wide range of speakers
with impedances as low as 2.5Ω and as high as 16Ω. Combine that with a
power output of 150 watts per channel and you can be sure this new nova
will easily drive your favorite loudspeaker. World-Class Preamplifier
tube buffer Where's the TUBE? The tube is GONE?!? Yes,
it is. Because the new nova preamp is just too good! Previous
generation Peachtree preamps had a signal to noise ratio in the range of
95 to 100dB, similar to competing preamps. When our signature tube
buffer was engaged to smooth out a rough recording the S/N dropped to
88-90dB, an acceptable compromise for the sonic benefit. By
contrast, the newly-designed preamp section in the nova150 has a S/N
ratio of 111dB. This is unheard of in its price range! Taking that 111dB
S/N down to 88dB with a tube follower would sound like you'd thrown a
blanket over your system. So
has Peachtree given up on tubes? Not at all. We're planning a proper
stereo tube buffer, complete with separate power supply, for the future.
This will connect into the LOOP input/output of the nova amplifiers. Quiet as a Mouse
The
nova150 utilizes an extensive power supply and grounding design to
ensure the noise floor is pushed as far down as possible to allow the
music to shine through. Our engineers spent hours upon hours determining
the optimal power supply filtering and grounding scheme to prevent any
unwanted noise from finding its way into the signal path. As a result,
the nova150 achieves a remarkable dynamic range and signal-to-noise
ratio. Turn up the nova150 to full volume without music playing, put
your ear to the speaker and enjoy the lack of noise! iOS Input - Introducing DyNEC (Dynamic Noise Elimination Circuit) for iPhone/iPad
iPhone The
nova150 includes a dedicated asynchronous USB connection on the rear
panel that provides a direct digital wired connection for Apple
Lightning-equipped devices. Simply use the cable that came with your
iPhone or iPad and enjoy your music transformed by the ESS SABRE32
Reference DAC and the superior sonic performance of the nova! We
know that streaming music files from the Lightning connection on the
iPhone or iPad is VERY convenient. Peachtree wants to make sure you
achieve MAXIMUM performance from these high-tech marvels! iPad By
its very nature, any computer generates "noise". A computer's power
supply is one source of this noise. Years ago we attacked this issue of
computer-generated noise by isolating the USB inputs of our amplifiers.
Having successfully conquered "conventional" computer noise, we want to
be sure you enjoy the same noise-free performance from your iPhone and
iPad.* *Smart phones,
notepads and tablets are, of course, small but powerful computers. Power
supplies and high-resolution screen refresh rates are possible sources
of noise contamination. With
this goal in mind, Peachtree engineers have developed DyNEC: the
world's first and only system to address and eliminate all audible power
supply and screen noise. DyNEC assures your music files are streamed to
the nova free of any added noise - so your favorite music sounds its
very, very best! Once all
sources of noise are eliminated, music files are "handed off" to our
internal ESS SABRE32 Reference DAC - further improving performance via
asynchronous connection, and eliminating any timing errors caused by
jitter. With DyNEC and an
asynchronous connection, Peachtree's dedicated iOS input lets you hear
your music with all the clarity, dynamics and emotion the artist
intended. So can the iPhone and iPad - perhaps the most convenient music
playback devices ever - be taken seriously as high-end audio
components? Connected to Peachtree's iOS input, our answer is a
resounding YES! nova150 remote And
. . . the new metal-faced Peachtree remote controls basic playback
functions like FF/RR and pause, so you can just sit back and enjoy! DyNEC is a Peachtree exclusive. What’s Old is New Again
We
are pleased to say that the nova150 includes a moving magnet (MM) phono
input for direct connection of a turntable. Yes, that's right - a bunch
of computer audio advocates made a phono preamp! And not just any phono
input... a custom designed circuit that accommodates a wide range of MM
cartridge outputs. With the nova150 you no longer need an external
phono preamp unless you are using a lower output moving coil cartridge.
In that case, the internal phono preamp in the nova150 can be bypassed,
allowing the phono input to accept line-level signals from a dedicated
phono preamp or any other line-level device. Win-win! Home Theater Bypass (HTB) is Back!
This
is one of our most requested features and it is included in the
nova150! HTB allows for easy integration with a multi-channel
preamp/processor or audio/video receiver (AVR) so that the power
amplifier in the nova150 drives the front left and right speakers for
stereo and multi-channel listening. The nova150 amplifier section is
likely more powerful and better sounding than any AVR available today -
and relieving the AVR from driving the front left and right speakers
makes it MUCH easier for the AVR to drive the center and surround
speakers. When listening to stereo music the nova150 becomes your
control center, and you can enjoy the full benefit of its reference DAC
and ultra-low-noise circuitry. If the HTB input isn't needed it can be
configured as a standard analog line-level input. Getting LOOP-y
LOOP The
nova150 includes an extremely useful LOOP (output/input) feature,
allowing you to add an external tube buffer, equalizer or other
processor into the signal path as desired. The LOOP button on the remote
control engages and disengages the loop audio path utilizing
high-performance relays. Do you want to experiment with room correction?
No problem. Wire your room EQ component into the nova150 and use the
LOOP button on the remote control to easily A-B between correction
in/correction out. Power Amp Mode
The
nova150 provides a Volume Control Bypass feature on its digital inputs
which puts the nova150 into a "power amp" mode. This is particularly
useful if you have a connected source with its own volume control. Have a
favorite device or app with a volume slider built right into the
interface? Simply bypass the nova150 volume control for that input and
use the app slider instead. VERY convenient! Optical, Coax and USB Inputs
The
nova150 offers a standard suite of digital audio inputs, including
asynchronous USB for a computer. In addition, there is one coaxial
S/PDIF input and two optical inputs that accommodate signals up to
24-Bit/192kHz, assuming the connected device can output those signals.
If it can't, no worries; use your computer instead to output your
high-res files to the nova150's asynchronous USB input. Discrete Headphone Amp
Headphone
fans will love the newly designed discrete low impedance headphone
amplifier in the nova150. It can easily drive any headphones on the
market, and drive them well. The signal-to-noise ratio of the circuitry
will impress even the most dyed-in-the-wool headphone enthusiast! When
you plug headphones in, the speakers and preamp outputs are
automatically muted and the volume knob becomes a dedicated headphone
volume controller. Unplug the headphones, and the system reverts back to
being an integrated amplifier. Optional Wi-Fi Module
The
nova 2.0 platform was designed to accommodate an internal Wi-Fi module,
which is currently under development. We have even reserved an input
button on the front panel for it! This will allow you to stream audio
directly into the nova150 without the need for connecting any wires.
Until then, you can easily connect to the world of streaming audio via a
Wi-Fi enabled computer or iDevice, Apple TV (3rd generation), SONOS
Connect or Google's Chromecast Audio (to name just a few). World-Class Engineering
When
we set out to reinvent nova, we called on a team of world-class
engineers to design a platform that would achieve our simple but lofty
objectives: superior performance, more inputs, greater flexibility,
wireless capability, smaller size - all this, plus built in North
America within the price range of our previous integrated amplifiers. We
came together and created nova 2.0: the best sounding, most
accommodating and most reliable integrated amplifier platform we have
ever built. The nova150 has arrived and the results speak for
themselves. Made in North America
The
nova150 is designed and built in North America. The circuit boards are
built, the amplifiers assembled and fully tested, then inspected at an
ISO 9001:2008, 13485:2003 (Medical Devices) and MFi Certified Facility
in Canada. Amplifiers are then shipped to our facility in Bellevue, WA
where the wooden case is installed and the final product inspected
again! Building this product in North America was a coordinated team
effort and a significant milestone in Peachtree's history . We are
extremely proud that the nova150 is designed and built in North America!