NAD C 389 vs Peachtree nova150 Detailed Comparison

NAD C 389 vs Peachtree nova150

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NAD C 389

Integrated Amplifier | 130 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Peachtree nova150

Integrated Amplifier | 150 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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NAD C 389 vs Peachtree nova150 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing C 389 and nova150, two Integrated Amplifiers from NAD and Peachtree. Let's have a brief look at the main features of NAD C 389 and Peachtree nova150 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	NAD C 389	Peachtree nova150
Power	130 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 130 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms	150 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 250 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	Class D	Class D
Built-in DAC	Yes	Yes
Phono input	Yes	Yes
Headphone output	1/4	1/4-inch
Bluetooth	Yes	No
Weight	8.70kg / 19.1lbs	6.80kg / 15lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	3-15/16" x 17-1/8" x 15-7/16" 100 x 435 x 392 mm	4.37" x 14" x 13.25" 111.0mm x 356.0mm x 337.0mm

What size room are the NAD C 389 and Peachtree nova150 Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment	NAD C 389	Peachtree nova150
Near-field	Poor	Poor
Small Room	Poor	Poor
Mid-size Room	Good	Good
Large Room	Good	Good
Very Large Room	Average	Average

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.

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Reasons to choose NAD C 389 over Peachtree nova150

Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Total Analog Inputs	3 vs 2	More options for connecting Analog sources
Coaxial Digital Inputs	2 vs 1	More options for connecting Digital sources
Height	100mm vs 111mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose Peachtree nova150 over NAD C 389

Watts into 8-ohms	150 watts vs 130 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms	250 watts vs 130 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.003 vs 0.02%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio	105 dB vs 95 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Base Surface Area	1199.7cm²/ 186.0inch² vs 1705.0cm²/ 264.3inch²	takes less space in your room

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the NAD C 389 and Peachtree nova150 differs from each other.

NAD C 389 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 3
Phono Input
2 Optical Digital Input
2 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-A(Service Only)
HDMI eARC

Peachtree nova150 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Phono Input
2 Optical Digital Input
1 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-A
- USB-B

NAD C 389 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs

Stereo RCA, Sub Preamp Outputs
1/4 Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
Pre-out/Main-in Loop
1/4-inch Headphone Output