Peachtree Nova Amps & SDA 1s

paulfhplaptop
paulfhplaptop Posts: 9
in Vintage Speakers
Anyone using, or used, Peachtree Nova amps with SDA 1s?

Specifically Nova 150 or 300. I have SDA 1c speakers with updated xovers and new tweeters (along with upgrades to enclosures).

If there is an existing relevant post I was unable to find on app version of forum.

Paul
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  • Schurkey
    Schurkey Posts: 2,101
    If they're common-ground, I'd expect them to be fine. A 6-ohm nominal load shoudn't be a challenge for a competently-designed amp.

    The problem is that there are so many INcompetently designed amps sold under both new and established brand names.
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  • ambiophonics
    ambiophonics Posts: 726
    Aren't those class D? Not common ground?
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  • engie490
    engie490 Posts: 431
    I am using an NAD M22 v2 with my SDA-1Cs with updated tweeters. Definitely class D and common ground. Sounds great!

    The Peachtree NOVA 300 was measured in Stereophile so you can see how competent it is.
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  • paulfhplaptop
    paulfhplaptop Posts: 9
    I auditioned in store (NOT SDAs (GE 5s)), was pleased...seemed more musical than my previous. Replacing a NAD C390DD (class D, common ground) that is now best suited for use as a small boat anchor.

    Thanks for the feedback (and I think I've read every available review of the Nova 150/300s). Just a bit leary of the more complex amps after writing off a fairly pricey amp, so all the built ins are a bit of a deterrent. Going to audition it and a PrimaLuna, with much less WPC.

    Paul
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,542
    I was involved in a conversation with another about this. From Peachtree, "All of the Nova power amplifer sections are fully-differential designs", which should mean they are not common ground.
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  • paulfhplaptop
    paulfhplaptop Posts: 9
    Thanks...I will have to double check...makes the selection narrower.
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  • engie490
    engie490 Posts: 431
    You may want to look up Peachtree’s customer service and QC. Both have been questioned in other audio forums.
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  • paulfhplaptop
    paulfhplaptop Posts: 9
    Thx. Submitted question yesterday, will post response when received.
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  • paulfhplaptop
    paulfhplaptop Posts: 9
    From Peachtree:

    Hi Paul,

    Thanks for writing in. Since our amp is internally bridged, they do not have a common ground.

    I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any other questions.


    Sincerely,
    ****
    Service Coordinator
    Peachtree Audio
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,437
    There you have it!
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