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Peachtree Carina vs Buchardt I150 Integrated Amplifier
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Peachtree Carina

Integrated Amplifier | 300 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Buchardt I150

Integrated Amplifier | 150 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Peachtree Carina vs Buchardt I150 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Carina and I150, two Integrated Amplifiers from Peachtree and Buchardt. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Peachtree Carina and Buchardt I150 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Peachtree Carina Key Specs

  • 300 watts RMS into 8-ohms
  • Built-in DAC
  • USB Input
  • Bluetooth v5.0
  • Weight: 15.00 lbs / 6.80 kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):4.37inch x 14inch x 14.25inch

Buchardt I150 Key Specs

  • 150 watts RMS into 8-ohms
  • Built-in DAC
  • USB Input
  • Bluetooth v5.0
  • Built-in Room Correction
  • Weight: 22.00 lbs / 10.00 kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):3.2inch x 14.5inch x 12inch

What size room are the Peachtree Carina and Buchardt I150 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 Peachtree Carina Buchardt I150
Near-field Are you nuts? Are you nuts?
Small Room Bad Bad
Mid-size Room Poor Poor
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Good Good

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Peachtree Carina and Buchardt I150 compares and end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these amplifiers is the better choice for you.


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Reasons to choose Peachtree Carina over Buchardt I150 Integrated Amplifier
MSRP Price(*) 1,999USD vs 2,500USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Watts into 8-ohms 300 watts vs 150 watts Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms 580 watts vs 300 watts Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.001 vs 0.0015% Less Harmonic Distortion
Headphone Output 1/4-inch vs No Connect your headphone to the amplifier
Max Sample Rate 768kHz vs 394kHz Play higher resolution media

Reasons to choose Buchardt I150 Integrated Amplifier over Peachtree Carina
Built-in Room Correction Yes vs No Adjusts audio output to compensate for acoustic anomalies in a listening space
Signal to Noise Ratio 121 dB vs 116 dB Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Base Surface Area 1147.0cm2/ 177.8inch2 vs 1288.7cm2/ 199.7inch2 takes less space in your room
Height 80mm vs 111mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces

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 Peachtree Carina and Buchardt I150 differs from each other.

Peachtree Carina Inputs
  • 2 Optical Digital Input
  • 1 Coaxial Digital Input
  • USB Input:
    • USB-B
    • USB-C
Buchardt I150 Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
  • 2 Optical Digital Input
  • 1 Coaxial Digital Input
  • USB Input:
    • USB-B
Peachtree Carina Back View
Peachtree Carina Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs
  • Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
  • 1/4-inch Headphone Output
Outputs
  • 1 x (RCA), 2 x Sub out (RCA) Preamp Outputs
  • Subwoofer Output
Buchardt I150 Back View
Buchardt I150 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

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