I've had my Nova 300 for 2 1/2 years now, paired up to a pair of Tekton DI monitors and I am still in love with the sound, the muscle and the versatility of this amp. Not sure if my neighbors love it as much as I do (LoL). Doesn't matter if your listening to Sarah McLaughlin or AC/DC this amp is very smooth and musical while deliver a fat, tight bottom like nothing I've ever owned. All off an I-pad with a remote. Music is fun again !

Word to describe class D is, CLEAR! They punch, have definition and stay consistent across the bands plain and simple! You can invest in many speakers that will get you body and warmth with class D. I love both. Bedroom with Pioneer Elite and JBL studios, living room with Prima Luna and Acoustic Zen. Just my opinion, but I love them both the same just different reasons. Common denominator? Music, ya just can’t go wrong with music! Peach tree! Great stuff!

Just brilliant... your reviews just get better and better... I come here and I get to see stuff a little off the beaten track and ok some of the stuff is a little pricey for me I can drool over it just like I did as a kid outside a high street shop in the 80’s only those shops sadly don’t exist anymore. Thank you.

This is a great review, really informative and something I’m going to look into . A built in streamer would be the icing on the cake, but thanks for explaining alternative ways of achieving the result. I’ve tentatively looked at the Naim Uniti Nova so far 👍

A few years ago I bought a Nova 150 largely on looks and features. It seemed like it had it all for a very reasonable price. I was selling it within 6 months after deciding I couldn't live with the dry, 2D sound and cheap feeling build quality. The buttons just felt cheap...there is something to be said for getting the tactile part of the equation correct. I ran straight to tube amplification and never looked back. I understand Class D is improving but I don't think I will be wading back into Peachtree waters anytime soon. I love the sound I'm immersed in now.

Thanks for the quality of the review, the shooting, the gear and... the adjectives!!

I absolutely love the you bring aesthetics up! Lots of hifi brands don't seem to care about it

Rambunctious is a likable description 😄 For me the Sony ta1010 is the best looking amp I've blown up.

Nice review! I found it really useful. I bought peachtree decco125 few days ago for my desktop stereo and it's fantastic! And possibility to connect headphones is really useful too! Just as you said about "neutrality" and dynamic - it's all true!

My wife's first comment on seeing this in the living room was, "Is that your new amplifier? It's beautiful!" She was very pleased. I also think it looks great sitting next to my Pioneer PLX-1000 turntable but am especially pleased with the sound driving a pair of Zu Dirty Weekend speakers. My only complaint is that I'm not a fan of the sound of Roon through the DyNEC input via iPad vs. via a Chromecast audio via toslink. I have no idea how this could be possible but I've A/B'd extensively and the sound via DyNEC is much thinner tonally and more restricted both up and down and right/left in sound stage.

I stupidly bought an amp purely for it's looks. The Yamaha AS 2100 looks like something made 40 years ago. I knew it would sound light years ahead of any amp I've ever bought, so sound quality wasn't really an issue. For me, having to live with it, it had to look good as well. Which is of course, purely subjective. So yeah, it was stupid to spend £2k on an amp that looks retro but it brings pleasure every time i look at it. Bonus, it sounds, to me, amazing :)

Where’s part 2?

Nice review, I have a peachtree musicbox, like 8 years now and still sounds great.

Great Review! I’m so looking forward to the part 2 of the review! John Darko is one of my favorite reviewer! I also listen to your podcast! Great work! Mad respect !

Thank you for the explanation on streaming with the three inputs. It really explained it quite simple. I have vintage gear but this may be my next purchase.

rambunctious. what a beautiful word.

1) notice new Darko video 2) asks wife to hide wallet 3) watch video 4) buy bloodhound to locate wallet

I use the "Preamp-Out to my single Subwoofer... works great... :)

Yes saw the Copeland, Vincent and Gryphon range of equipment and just said yes if it looks right then it must be right and having heard the equipment i was not disapointed, how ever its not the way to buy or evaluate equipment.

Efdemin - New Atlantis!!! Wasn't expecting that :)

Compelling product. Rare to see a single box solution that covers the basics well and has an insane amount of clean output power.

This amplifier presents a dilemma. You see, I have too many amplifiers and receivers. I even have an old Sanusi 2000 in original box languishing in the basement. I've seen and heard the Peachtree integrated amplifier several years ago. It was, I believe about 150 watts per channel. I heard it through large Thiel bookshelf speakers. It sounded good, but I thought it looked better than it sounds. I imagine they've made several improvements since I last heard it. It's those curves, beautiful finish that gets to me. I always love a pretty face. Darn those Peachtree people, they make me want another amp.

#JohnDarko, are you planning to review the Nova500 sometime in the near future?

I have been dying for a Peachtree review! I Purchased the Nova220SE (used) six months ago and have loved every second of it! I’ve paired it with The SVS Primes bookshelf, Monitor Audio bronze bookshelf and currently UB5s. And I’m absolutely loving the match with the UB5s best... stereo subwoofer is next? Also I almost forgot to ask, do you feel that you’re losing anything using the coax input??

Most Android phones will plug into the USB B connector with a OTG USB cable, my phone connects to my DAC at up to 192khz

I had the Nova 125 and I liked the sound and looks very much. But I had to sell it because it was impossible to control the volume precisely. Specially with the remote. It passed from "no sound" to "loud enough to be heard by my sleeping wife next room" in 2mm rotation. Just a short press in the remote moved the motorised volume knob more then that. That taught me the importance of volume implementation, a thing that's rarely mentioned in reviews.

I like these too. Nearly bought the one that fitted the Sonos Control inside it. Went for Cyrus 8 DAC as it sounded better. Might consider this when the Linn Classik in my library blows.

Is that a Q acoustics Concept 300 behind you? Please review it. Nice video and introduction to Nova 300. I like that amp.

Nice review. Nice camera shot. Cheers.

John, thanks for bringing in fresh positive thought process in reviews, with a balanced approach. Theres something for everyone in the market and with the technological offerings available. Nova fits well into a room/apartment which needs focus on music, than anything else. With abundant features. Thanks again

Peachtree Nova :) I wanted to buy it but finally I ended with Hegel + my old ifi micro iDSD. Not all in one, no shiny, wooden box, but sounds fantastic :)

Hello, I own the current Nova300. I just purchased a Bluesound Node(2021). I won’t be doing MQA, so with that in mind should I use the dac in the Nova300 via coaxial cable or use the dac from the Node via rca output? Boiled down, which dac do you believe is better? Thank you

My 2012 relic, iNova amp section gave up the ghost. Still working well as a dac pre-amp

I am going to order one today for sure. Gotta hear how well it pairs my wharfedale evo 4.4

Can't believe we're saying things like way back in 2010

Hi John, thanks for a great channel. There has been some negative feedback in relation to the sound of the digital coax and optical inputs as opposed to the Asynchronous iOS input for direct digital input from Apple devices. Did you notice any such difference during your review?

Don't say "neutral" , say "natural". Thank You Mr Darko, interesting presentation. I enjoyed it.

Which speakers pair best with Peachtree amps? I have the Nova 150. First class D amp I've tried. Doesn't seem to be a good pair for my Vintage Klipsch Kg2's w/ rear passive radiators. My Vintage Denon DRA-25 integrated pairs much better than the Nova 150. But it's 30 old and now I'm faced with finding a better paired amp for the Kg2's or different speakers that pair better with the Nova 150. Please help!

I plugged in the ipad to the USB-A and play music through Tidal Master recording, and they show "MASTER" on the bottom. Does it mean I am listening to the MQA quality? But I don't have any MQA decoder though. What's your though John?

Have the Nova 300. Great Amp. Right now it runs some classic Vandersteen 2CE speakers and dos them justice.

What happened to Part II?

Liked the video John. Considering integrated for more simpler approach. Love to get your thoughts on the PeachTree paired with Klipsch or JBL. I like high efficient speakers and I know I don't need lots of power to drive them, and tubes (amp and/or preamp) is the way to go, but I am thinking of the PeachTree Nova 300 because it will give me some freedom if I should decide to get other speakers with less efficiency in the future.

I have a Yamaha as801 integrated amplifier and I'm thinking about upgrading because I want a better sounding DAC I just want a better sounding more powerful amp I think this is the next step up and uses a fantastic DAC for my research I can see this one is probably better and this is still better than the a s 2100 from Yamaha

This really reminds me of the Quad Vena II (when it's got its neat jacket on!). I'd really love to hear about the DTS Play-fi on the new Vena II Play amp/streamer whether you think it's a serious contender, could you do a shootout between that and the Decco 125 Sky?

Hi John, I'm living in Berlin as well and wonder how you got hold of the Peachtree Nova 300 as there is no distributor in Germany. There are dealers in Poland, the UK and other EU countries but it would be quite a hassle to take the amp there if something brakes. I am wondering... What kind of amp would you compare the sound quality of the Peachtree nova with? The Cambridge Audio Edge A amp? Why am I asking? I'm looking for an alternative... A producer who has distributers based in Germany. Your advice is greatly appreciate it. Thanks and keep up the good work.

Great review! Nothing wrong with class D. I found the best

Can you review Nova500? I have the Nova500 but for some reason, I like the Nova300 better? Is it just me?

Hi.. is there any bass,treble, tone… anywhere? Thanks.

Hi fi gear on display is a part of good feng shui.

I wonder how it compares to a Gato DIA-250S. This peachtree has more options but buy I like the looks of the Gato.

Love your ts

Great video and review, as per. What do you think of the Nova's new grill. Do you like the look? Was there a mechanical/functional reason for the change you are aware of?

I just added the Blackice Foz SS-X tube sound expander to the Peachtree 300 loop option. WOW what a difference!!! Now my curiosity is now wondering if I add (better?) an external DAC... would it make a difference? The journey continues lol

I have a Nova 65SE in my imac system, driving Harbeth P3's, and it's been great.

You made me hungry as aim looking for a new integrated amp.Still have my old Dual Mono NAD S300 ,19 years old no problems and the remote is still working. However with streaming , Roon etc. one has to move on.

Still have my Peachtree Nova 125se after auditioning many others now. Paired with ELAC Uni fi UB5’s Sound is so muscular, but sweet and also clear and warm, aaaand huge😂 Its going to stack up against audia flight three s tomorrow. Wondering if that will surpase it or that my love for Peachtree is just to strong...

What is the audio streamer you have plugged into the NOVA 300 I think you said alow but I'm not sure. I tried searching for it on line but I cant find. I have the Peachtree NOVA 300 BLACK running Martin Logan Motion 40's tower speakers and TWO Martin Logan Dynamo 1000 Subs and it sounds stunning. I have HD Audio files I buy from HD Tracks online. I buy them in the highest bitrate .AIFF I can find 24/192 or higher if I can. I use the USB dack that Peachtree built into the unit. I will be buying the PEACHTREE NOVA 500 here soon !

I bought this based on yours and someone else's written review. For the price, I've been extremely disappointed. I have a pair of Tekton Double Impacts and it sounds pretty flat and uninspiring. I sold my old inova and Zu Omen dirty weekends and really regret that. It may tick all the spec boxes but my iNova and it's class A/B amp sounded much more dynamic. All i can say is try before you buy.

John Darko do you seriously believe that Class A/B is better that Class D when you are buying a $2000 amp?

What do you think of buying extra DAC like Schiit Gungnir to upgrade Nova based system?

i thought about getting this back then but ended up buying the nuprime da-8

I know that Peachtree is a beast I want it and never heard it lol yeah I really do I'd be in hog heaven class D who cares it's not a normal class D for sure I am an audiophile who likes to find hidden gems to my ear thanks for the review you never disappoint

The only high end thing is the price so many people could get feed

Is this ice power of the 300 far superior to the 150? I have a good offer available to me on the 150! Do tell!

Have ALWAYS loved this amp and now finally had the money (no boyfriend to pay for Harley parts and was able to save up for it) now I have it and am just sitting here looking at it, what do I pair with it. I won't go into the truly wonderful things I USED to own before poor boyfriend's and equally poor Harley's (1980's-🤮) I was thinking some goldenear satellites with a pair or Triton's . I now know the importance of setting aside a listening room plus I have an rather large movie screenprints collection framed at least 30 of them and that makes for bad wit the bass or any subwoofer really. And since I have a 5 bedroom house and some $15K already sunk into my car' audio it's time to do some adulting and since Mr. Darko is out of arms reach I'm very sure I'd like some advice on what direction to look I know you love getting tall orders on personal advice as such as which boxed rose to pair with which box of Friday's amuse bouche in the frozen aisle before the store closes at the crack of 3pm. What a time to. Be alive!! Or run for the cover of your stereo and wait it out till the storm passes. But with which speakers? Hmmm, anyone care to chime in? Maybe current owners or former? It's me over in the maxed credit aisle, oh we're all here already you say?! But with good reason

That’s prettier than my girlfriend...

I have had one for a while it's a great package. I found it a little hard to listen to at high volumes were the upper edges got harsh with my older Thiels cs2.2. Fantastic for a 2nd system, wont sell mine in case I need a stand unit. Thank you for your reviews. Always a thumbs up.

The volume control on this amp seems to be its weak spot. Strange that they made such a fantastic amp, but gave it such a questionable user interface. Volume control is probably the only thing people use on a regular basis after everything is setup. I was interested in buying, but will not sacrifice on such a basic requirement.

How does this compare what the tube preamp ones

Did he say can or cant be out done by the schitt mani? The onboard phono is preferred to mani?

yeah I know exactly what your saying about an all in one receiver yeah some call them integrated if no fm radio lol vs separates well I paid 799.00 for an all in 1 pioneer elite sx-n30 hi-res 2 channel receiver and for 800 bucks it blew my Yamaha as801 out of the water ! Lol not even a contest the class A/B at 85watts ohms very low thd hell of built in d.a.c 2 full preouts 2 sub preouts BT wifi 4 dig in 5 analog internet cinnection thumbin drive mass storage all gold connections (very heavy) detacable power cord head phone amp beast i ever heard very powerful best 800 bucks I ever had not super high end money but the sound is amazing ! about to drop the review of the emotivia a300 connected to it makes biamping easy 85 watts class A/B integrated power quality to the mids-highs and emotiva 150 watts class A/B to the bottom wow 235watts to each Box rocking out !! most the time I don't run the powered subs no need to I think it sounds to thick

Nice, but why it can't interface with android devices trough USB? it makes no sense...

Cool

Those glasses look like windshields

Hey john or anyone for that matter whos owned or tried a peachtree audio integrated. Im wanting to get a peachtree integrated for my krell kav 2250 power amp. Im wanting to used peachtree as a dac and digital preamp. Has anyone have any thoughts on that? One for sell is a older model idecco. I wont be using it for its crappy amp but its nice to have just in case. Being a swiss army knife. So ppl say it has a good class a preamp.. With tubes. Would be better off with peachtree for the dac\preamp capabilities. Or should i look for a older krell showcase or hts processor/preamp..m HELP?? I want it to stay cheaper... 400 or under..on used market

1:38 you lost me at "It is Obviously not a super high-end DAC bug it is AudioQuest Dragon Fly level"

as a buyer that was thinking about peachtree...this did nothing for me except to think it wasnt very good becuse reviewer said it was class d.

Ditched the tube.

How well would the Nova 300 drive the Magnapan LRS speakers?

Aphex Twin

What was the Streamer?

While I appreciate your commentary I wish you would demo with some music samples!

Normally blown away by the video but dislike the blurring, focus, out of focus stuff. Makes no sense and is uncomfortable viewing. Here is hoping it is just a fad ;)

Europeans and their damn metric system. It's called a QUARTER INCH HEADPHONE JACK. 6.4mm my backside.