bel canto c5i vs peachtree nova 150

It is, instead, an everything's-under-control, don't-worry-now mellow." Bel Canto Design C5i (could trade for other bel canto stuff... open to ideas) [Expired] no longer for sale. Good luck! Users that either don’t want or can’t get speakers right now should think of the C5i as a wonderful headphone amp that happens to have a great DAC and phonostage. Peachtree Audio nova 150. Hello, brand new to the forum. The Shure V15mvxr, Rega Exact, and Clearaudio Maestro Wood all worked well with the on-board phono, and I was also happy with the sound of my recent LP-12/V15 combo. I'm excited about hearing the tube sound through my Hereseys and soon Forte 3s! The California Guitar Trio’s “Led Foot” demonstrates the C5i’s ability to maintain pace while simultaneously keeping separate and clean the three distinct guitar voices. I can't imagine the Hint 6 differs enough from the original that it makes for a good partnering.Even so, it's nice to read a review of an affordable integrated from someone other than HR for a change.PS Audio Stellar pre-amp + Stellar stereo amp are also in this power and price range :-) ........This seems to be light on for a JC designed amp in current department, will be interesting if JA does bench tests to see if these are for real as well, and to see what they show up.

I used the SE220, the Nova 150, and the Sona Dac/Amp combo. The Preminger disc became muscular and dynamic, sax and cymbals more visceral. First of all, Bel Canto is made in Minneapolis (and I didn't even know that was in Italy). The opera is regarded as a leading example of the bel canto, and the soprano prayer “Casta diva” in act 1 is arguably its most famous aria. The bass became overbearing and bloated.

And diversity abounds.The high-level outputs give it even more versatility for listeners that desire a satellite/subwoofer system. High-resolution and 16/44.1 files via a Mac Mini, Sooloos Control 15, and MSB Universal Transport transmitted without a hiccup. ... Did you look at the Bel Canto C5i? These fall into my price range. “Norma” is a tragic lyric opera written by Vincenzo Bellini, based on the play of the same name. Good Luck, and welcome to the forum . Anyway, the Nova 150 looks to be an excellent amp, far more refined than the iNova. Just purchased a pair of 1978 Klipsch Heresy 1's in excellent condition, with upgraded cross overs. I recently saw the Peachtree Nova on the signalpathint.com website. ), a subwoofer output, and optical, USB, and coaxial digital inputs. Because it's often discounted, the 500 is also at least a few hundred bucks cheaper. Listening to my fair share of the BBC’s A prominent sonic wallop is likely the first thing you’ll notice when firing up the C5i. I found the Peachtree products overpriced, and don't deliver that refined beautiful tube sound that the heritage speakers can and should produce. They might prove to be superior alternatives. .

It adequately drove the new Grado PS500, Audeze LCD2, AKG 701, and Sennheiser 650 headphones. But you should also consider Bel Canto and their well reviewed C5i, C7R or even separates. You can connect a cable TV box, game console, or whatever other digital device suits your fancy, turning the C5i into a media hub. The sad result is that you don't really get any audible boost in bass or treble (i.e., the mid-bass or mid-treble); you only get deep subterranean one-note thumping in the sub-bass, and unpleasant hiss and brightness in the treble. JA's measurements for the earlier version of this Parasound show tone controls that, when boosted, reach their maximum values only at the extreme ends of the audible spectrum. Ohm Accoustics used the 150 as part of their official set up at last year's NY Audio show. Hope my two cents helps.

Quiet, dynamic and musical, the on-board phonostage is equal to if not better than any of the sub-$300 external phonostages I’ve experienced.The Rega RP1/Ortofon OM5e also effortlessly pairs with the C5i. California Guitar Trio records contain a wealth of musical information in a small space, an acoustic that most moderately priced integrated models fail at recreating.Comparing the C5i to the much larger REF500M monoblocks reveals a close resemblance at less-than-earthquake levels, and for good reason: The C5i uses the same power modules, albeit in stereo rather than in a bridged mono configuration. They might prove to be superior alternatives. After extensive testing Peachtree elected to use the ESS 9016 Sabre³²

If you have an account, Never heard any Peachtree amps but I know they are highly regarded. Drums had more kick. Ohm Accoustics used the 150 as part of their official set up at last year's NY Audio show. My emotional response remained undiminished. Both components were transparent, dynamic, always in service to the music.

With that said, and without knowing your budget, I have no hesitation to suggest any of these. When you push play and the music begins, the sampling rate blinks on the C5i’s main display.

The Nova 125SE may be a unique product in the audio industry.

It gets very good reviews.

Both versions are 17.25" wide by 5.875" high by 16.25" deep and weigh 33 lb, have a class-AB output section delivering 160Wpc into 8 ohms, a discrete headphone amplifier and 3.5mm headphone jack, a 32-bit ESS Sabre32 DAC chip, five line-level RCA inputs, defeatable tone controls (! I used the SE220, the Nova 150, and the Sona Dac/Amp combo.

The horn coloration seemed to increase two-fold. .

It is, instead, an everything's-under-control, don't-worry-now mellow." $940.00. Now for the Bel Canto C5i he did an AB Of all 3 units and the Bel Canto blew the PS-Audio Sprout and my Glow Audio Amp One away no question blew both out of the water.