The nova150 is an integrated amplifier with built-in DAC by Peachtree that delivers 150 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 250 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. It was released in September 2016. It is a 2-channel design using a Class D output stage. A minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. It has a built-in DAC (Reference 9018K2M SABRE32), so you can play digital sources directly with no separate DAC unit needed. It also has a phono input, so a turntable can connect straight to it. The Peachtree nova150 has an MSRP of $1,499 but can often be found around $1,199.
There are 3 Peachtree amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
Peachtree Integrated Amplifier Series
Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The Peachtree nova150 is rated at 150 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Peachtree provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.003% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 150 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.003%
- 250 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
- 105dB Signal to Noise Ratio
How loud will 150 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the Peachtree nova150?
150 W into 8 ohms, 250 W into 4, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Peachtree nova150 is rated at 150 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 121 to 180 watts band. The next band up is Over 180 watts, which is worth about 2.3dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room. Plenty of systems are better served by the 91 to 120 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the Peachtree nova150 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the Peachtree nova150 Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Peachtree nova150 amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Peachtree nova150, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Peachtree nova150 has total of 2 Analog inputs including 1 Phono Input (MM).
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
- Phono Input
- 2 Optical Digital Input
- 1 Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input:
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
- Pre-out/Main-in Loop
- 1/4-inch Headphone Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
Peachtree nova150 doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to stream your music via bluetooth, the easiest way is to connect an external bluetooth receiver to your Peachtree nova150. Two bluetooth receivers that we recommend are the
iFi Zen Blue V2 and the
Audioengine B1.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
Peachtree nova150 features one Phono Input which is compatible with
MM (Moving Magnet) type of phono cartridges, you can connect your turntable with MM cartridges directly to this amp without the need for a phono preamp. If you are using an MC cartridge on your turntable, you need to use a phono preamp that has MC phono stage such as the
Cambridge Duo or the
iFi ZEN Phono.
Subwoofer Output
Peachtree nova150 has Stereo RCA preamp outputs which can be used to connect to a powered subwoofer via an RCA cable ( as long as your sub supports this connection).
Check our
Powered Subwoofers page to find a subwoofer that will work with Peachtree nova150 amp and your speakers.
DAC and Digital Music
The Peachtree nova150's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC. The DAC chip that is used in the nova150 is the
Reference 9018K2M SABRE32, and supports resolutions up to
32-bit, 384KHZ.
Peachtree nova150 Physical Controls
Peachtree nova150 Handheld Remote
Peachtree nova150 Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓150 watts per channel into 8 ohms is more than most rooms and most speakers will ever ask for.
- ✓Class D output stage, so it runs cool and wastes little power as heat - which is how it fits in a small case.
- ✓Signal-to-noise ratio of 105dB, so the amplifier itself should be inaudible between tracks.
- ✓Distortion is specified at 0.003%, an order of magnitude below what is generally held to be audible.
- ✓Built-in DAC handling 32-bit / 384 and DSD, so a TV, computer or streamer can connect digitally with nothing in between.
- ✓Digital inputs cover 2 optical, 1 coaxial and USB.
- ✓Phono stage built in (MM), so a turntable needs no separate preamplifier.
- ✓Pre-outs (Stereo RCA) leave room to add a power amplifier or an active subwoofer later.
- ✓Headphone output.
- ✓Detachable mains lead (Yes).
- ✗The phono stage is moving-magnet only; a moving-coil cartridge would need a step-up or an external stage.
- ✗No Bluetooth and no network streaming - everything arrives over a cable.
Peachtree nova150 External Dimensions and Weight
Peachtree nova150 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 4.37inch x 14inch x 13.25inch (111.0mm x 356.0mm x 337.0mm ). The unit weighs
6.8 kg (15 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Peachtree nova150 is approximately 1199.7cm2 / 186.0inch2.
- Width: 356.0mm (14")
- Height: 111.0mm (4.37")
- Depth: 337.0mm (13.25")
- Weight: 6.8 kg (15 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1199.7cm2 / 186.0inch2
- Volume: ~13.3 liter / 3.5 gallon
Available colors
Peachtree nova150 is available in Gloss Ebony Mocha and Piano Black color options.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Peachtree nova150 Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for Peachtree nova150
| General |
| Brand |
Peachtree |
| Full Model Name |
Peachtree nova150 |
| Release Date |
September 2016 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class D |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
150 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
250 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-20 kHz |
| THD |
0.003% |
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
105 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| DAC Specs |
Reference 9018K2M SABRE32 |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
|
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
No |
| Apple AirPlay2 |
No |
| DTS Play-Fi |
No |
| Chromecast built-in |
No |
| Roon |
No |
| HEOS |
No |
| BluOS |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
2 |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
2 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
1 |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| USB Type |
USB-A,USB-B |
| Preamp Outputs |
Stereo RCA |
| Pre-out / Main-in Loop |
Yes |
| Headphone Output |
1/4-inch |
| Removable Power Cord |
Yes |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
111.0mm (4.37") |
| Width |
356.0mm (14") |
| Depth |
337.0mm (13.25") |
| Weight |
6.8 kg (15 lbs) |
| Available Colors |
Gloss Ebony Mocha,Piano Black |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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