Upgrade my amplifier

[Jayram iyer]

All,
I currently own a peachtree nova 300 Integrated amplifier.i am looking at upgrading.
can anyone suggest? My key requirements

A) Features
1) Great built in DAC
2)MM/MC for turntables
3) USB,RCA,Coax,Fiber compatibles
4) low maintenance

B) Sound
1) Warm
2) Detailed presentation at high volumes

my current amplifier meets all of it, but I am in the mood to take up a notch or 2 ahead

Is Anthem STR a good bet?

Look forward to your recommendations

 

[essrand]

How much are you looking to spend?

 

[Jayram iyer]

under 4 lacs

 

[ktks1]

Parasound Halo Hint 6
Luxman tube integrated
Denon PMA-1600
Yaqin tube amps

 

[Mayank Shah]

All,
I currently own a peachtree nova 300 Integrated amplifier.i am looking at upgrading.
can anyone suggest? My key requirements

A) Features
1) Great built in DAC
2)MM/MC for turntables
3) USB,RCA,Coax,Fiber compatibles
4) low maintenance

B) Sound
1) Warm
2) Detailed presentation at high volumes

my current amplifier meets all of it, but I am in the mood to take up a notch or 2 ahead

Is Anthem STR a good bet?

Look forward to your recommendations

+1 for Anthem STR with ARC.

 

[prateekatasniya]

All,
I currently own a peachtree nova 300 Integrated amplifier.i am looking at upgrading.
can anyone suggest? My key requirements

A) Features
1) Great built in DAC
2)MM/MC for turntables
3) USB,RCA,Coax,Fiber compatibles
4) low maintenance

B) Sound
1) Warm
2) Detailed presentation at high volumes

my current amplifier meets all of it, but I am in the mood to take up a notch or 2 ahead

Is Anthem STR a good bet?

Look forward to your recommendations

Anthem +1

 

[Nagaraj S]

+1 for Anthem. I remember listening to an Anthem AV amp, and it’s precision and resolution was something I hadn’t heard before. I am sure their stereo amps would be as stellar.

 

[Maxprocrj]

Maybe it will come within your budget E270

 

[panditji]

There is a Lyngdorf 3400 for sale.. Super amp which ticks all your boxes and as a bonus also has a superb Room Correction software..

 

[Jayram iyer]

Than you all. i checked with the dealer and the rates quoted is high.
Another thought.. Do I get a great power amp preferably Cambridge Audio Edge series and use my existing Peachtree Nova 300 as a pre-amp? can this better an integrated option?

 

[Nitin K]

Hi Jayram,

According to the Masterswitch review, in the link below, the Nova 300 is a keeper & is simply excellent value for money over the Anthem STR which is much more expensive though a stellar amp but not worth the upgrade . If there is the money to spend, then the Anthem would be fine. You can always use the Nova 300 as a power amp for its great specs.

Best Stereo Amps of 2023 | The Master Switch

See our guide to the best stereo amplifiers of 2023, with reviews of top stereo amp models from Onkyo, NAD, Cambridge, Peachtree and more.

www.themasterswitch.com

Regards,

Nitin

 

[oracle1974]

You may look at some pre-owned items here

Buy Pre-Owned | Mumbai | Audio Note India

Makers of the Finest Domestic Audio Reproduction Equipment, using the Best available Technology and the Finest of Components.

www.audionote.in

a Luxman integrated is for sale and Luxman amps are quite revered here.

All the best!

 

[Jayram iyer]

money

In my opinion Anthem sounds better.I have heard them at a couple of places and was mighty impressed

 

[Nitin K]

If you like the Anthem and feel that it's worth it , then better to go with your heart.

Rgs,
Nitin

 

[Jayram iyer]

You may look at some pre-owned items here

Buy Pre-Owned | Mumbai | Audio Note India

Makers of the Finest Domestic Audio Reproduction Equipment, using the Best available Technology and the Finest of Components.

www.audionote.in

a Luxman integrated is for sale and Luxman amps are quite revered here.

All the best!

Thank you. Let me explore this,too

 

[Jayram iyer]

If you like the Anthem and feel that it's worth it , then better to go with your heart.

Rgs,
Nitin

The price point is a deterrent,now

 

[Nitin K]

The price point is a deterrent,now

Judging from their article ,even the Master Switch reviewers felt that though the sound Of the Anthem STR was great, but the increment in price didn't justify the improvement in sound. Its arc room correction also must be adding to the improvement. You can even explore the Luxman as suggested by Oracle. Since this site is based from Kitab Mahal, Charni road, Mumbai, you can personally check it out when the Covid situation eases.

 

[Jayram iyer]

Judging from their article ,even the Master Switch reviewers felt that though the sound Of the Anthem STR was great, but the increment in price didn't justify the improvement in sound. Its arc room correction also must be adding to the improvement. You can even explore the Luxman as suggested by Oracle. Since this site is based from Kitab Mahal, Charni road, Mumbai, you can personally check it out when the Covid situation eases.

Good idea. I will visit Kitab Mahal once things normalise.But I am also keen on forum members inputs about using Peachtree Nova as pre amp and going for CA edge series power-amp

 

[Nitin K]

Good idea. I will visit Kitab Mahal once things normalise.But I am also keen on forum members inputs about using Peachtree Nova as pre amp and going for CA edge series power-amp

For Luxman reviews you can check with FM Vivek Batra. Recently he purchased the Luxman and seems very happy with it. His is a class A amp.

 

[oracle1974]

Good idea. I will visit Kitab Mahal once things normalise.But I am also keen on forum members inputs about using Peachtree Nova as pre amp and going for CA edge series power-amp

It will be good if you can call them and get more details if the item is with them. Since they posted this on May 26th, they maybe open now. Good luck!