A powerful Nova!
• 300 watts per channel
• Reference 9018K2M SABRE32 DAC
• Moving magnet phono stage
• Home Theater Bypass
• Direct iOS input
The Integrated Amplifier… Reimagined
In 2007 Peachtree Audio introduced a new integrated amplifier that immediately and forever changed the amplifier landscape. This amplifier – our original Decco – was groundbreaking for its time. It had a unique industrial design with an aluminum front panel, a simple button and knob user interface and a rounded wood case finished with beautiful veneers. Inside, it housed a class A/B power amplifier, a tube buffer visible through a window in the front panel and, most significantly, a USB input with built-in DAC to accept a direct connection from a Mac or PC! “Computer audio” was born, with Peachtree’s Decco and Nova amplifiers on the leading edge, and with computer audio a defining part of Peachtree’s identity.
We now introduce nova 2.0 . . . a completely new generation of Peachtree integrated amplifiers that reimagines the original concept and takes it to an even higher level. Nova 2.0 is the culmination of everything we’ve learned as a leader in computer audio, plus a few new things we hadn’t gotten to – until now!
Highlights
ESS Reference 9018K2M Sabre DAC
32-Bit/384kHz PCM and 5.6MHz DSD (double-DSD) compatibility
New generation ICEPower amplification – 300 watts per channel @ 8Ω
450 watts per channel @ 4Ω
Extensive internal grounding
Designed by a world-class engineering team
Asynchronous USB, Coax and (2) Optical inputs
Asynchronous iOS input for direct digital input from Apple Lightning devices – with exclusive Peachtree DyNEC (Dynamic-Noise Elimination Circuit) technology
Phono (MM) input
Home Theater Bypass
Loop feature to add an external tube buffer, EQ or other processor into the signal path
Pre-Out for use as preamp/DAC or with subwoofer
HIGH OUTPUT discrete headphone amplifier
Available in Gloss Ebony Mocha and Piano Black
Made in North America
Stunning Results
We take great pride in what we have accomplished with the new nova300. It accommodates virtually every type of music source people use today, from spinning vinyl at home to streaming audio from the cloud. We’ve ushered in an impressive new suite of technological advancements – from the DAC through the power amplifier and at every step in between. This new nova is designed around tried and true audio engineering philosophies to ensure exceptional sound quality and superb measured performance across the board. The new novas are truly the most beautiful and exceptional sounding products we have ever made and are every bit deserving of the designation nova 2.0. We hope you choose to make one a part of your musical life. We are confident that if you do, you will love it!
Newly designed cabinet vent
Maximizes cooling and matches the faceplate finish on both Piano Black and Gloss Ebony Mocha cabinets.
Specifications
SPEAKER OUTPUT
Compatible Speakers 2.5-16Ω
Output Power (WPC, 8Ω | 4Ω, <1% THD+N, AES17) 300 | 450 Dynamic Range (A-weighted) 105dB Damping Factor (1kHz, 8Ω) >625
Frequency Response (20 – 20kHz) <+/-0.4dB Inter-Modulation Distortion >80dB below fundamental
Total Harmonic Distortion (AES17, 1kHz, 4Ω) 0.005%
Channel Separation (1kHz, 8Ω) >90dB
PREAMP OUTPUT
Output Voltage (rms) 3.8V
Output Impedance 100Ω
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Analog | Digital Source, un-weighted) 105dB | 105dB
Channel Separation (1kHz) >115dB
Frequency Response (Analog | Digital Source, 8Hz-20kHz) <0.1dB | <0.5dB Total Harmonic Distortion 0.003% (2V rms, 1kHz, un-weighted) HEADPHONE OUTPUT Output Power (32Ω, rms | peak) 1200mW | 2770mW Output Power (300Ω, rms | peak) 330mW | 700mW Output Power (600Ω, rms | peak) 170mW | 350mW Output Impedance 1Ω Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Analog | Digital Source, un-weighted) 107dB | 106dB Dynamic Range (Analog | Digital Source, un-weighted) 107dB | 100dB Channel Separation (1kHz) >100dB at 1kHz
Frequency Response (Digital source, 8Hz-20kHz) <0.5dB
Frequency Response (Analog source, 8Hz-100kHz) <0.1dB
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.003% (2V rms, 1kHz, un-weighted)
USB-B Input
Formats PCM and DSD
PCM Sampling Rate and DSD Frequency Rate 16-32 Bit, 44.1-384kHz PCM
2.8224-5.6448MHz DSD
COAX and OPT Inputs
Formats 16-24 Bit, 44.1-192kHz PCM
AUX Inputs
Maximum Voltage (rms | peak-to-peak) 3.5V | 10V
Impedance 100kΩ
PHONO Input
Maximum Input Voltage (rms) 120mV
Impedance 47kΩ
RIAA EQ No rumble filter used
LOOP Output and Input
Maximum Voltage (rms | peak-to-peak) 3.5V | 10V
Impedance (input | output) 100kΩ | 100Ω
AC Power
AC Input 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Maximum Power Consumption 1200W
On Mode (Idle) Power Consumption 32W
Standby Mode Power Consumption <0.5W
Fuse 100-120VAC: 8A/250V Medium Acting
220-240VAC: 4A/250V Medium Acting
Physical
Height (including feet) 111 mm
Width356 mm
Depth (including volume knob and speaker binding posts) 14.25 inches | 361.95 mm
Weight (shipping weight) 7.7 kg (9.5 kg)
