Peachtree Audio

Coming from 6 years with the nova150, most recently driving a pair of KEF R7s, here's what stood out most:
-significant reduction in hiss when speakers are plugged in with nothing playing
-clearer & more satisfying even at low volumes (i.e., fuller sound), possibly due to a "blacker" audio background
-deeper soundstage, where distance of each instrument / vocal from the listener is immediately obvious
-more life-like, with better reproduction of textures & timbres

I was already extremely pleased with the nova150 in all of these respects, but the Carina GaN has shown me what I was missing.

I bought the Gan1 to partner the NodeX in my TV system. I have had it now for a couple of weeks and I'm really impressed. It works seamlessly with the node, using a trigger cable.
Most importantly the sound, it's a sub £2000 system and I doubt you'll find a better sounding system (just add speakers). Wide soundstage, excellent instrument separation and a lovely natural sweet sound signature.
Buying online was quick and easy, all the shipping and taxes are worked out at checkout.
Highly recommended
Mark (UK)

I ordered the GaN 1 when Peachtree started the early bird sale event. I have been playing around the GaN 1 for more than 2 years. I am very pleased I managed to get a warm and robust sound effect by adding the iFi spdif ipurifier2 and the iFi ipower elite to raise the bar of the GaN 1 sound quality effectively.

With any new technology, there’s skepticism. When I unpacked the amp I thought. OK, this thing weighs practically nothing. Which Traditionally would mean not the best gear, I knew this would be the case ahead of time, but my brain was stuck in the past. I moved my 70 pound mono-blocks out and put this thing in and thought OK here we go.
Over the past 6 months I have been enjoying this little amp in a way that’s hard for me to explain. It has a lively large soundstage. Great detail, but it does not come off as harsh. The bass is ample and sounds like a beefy amplifier with great reserves. To be fair, I’m not saying it’s better than my mono-blocks, I don’t think it is, but they cost 10 times the price of this thing. What I will say is when they’re not in the system and the GaN 1 is, I don’t really miss them. It’s different, but it’s still amazing. I do think it’s one of the best values that I’ve heard in hi-fi. Put a Sonos port, WiiM ultra, or node in and you’ve got an instant high end stereo for under 2k and it will fit in any apartment or room. I’ve been a longtime fan of Peachtree, but I think this may be one of their best products ever.
I do wish it had an auto signal sensing turn on, but most things these days have a 12 V trigger.

This Intergrated amplifier is perfect for what most people need in their audio rooms. I find the sound quality to be noticeably better than my Nova set ups of which I have a couple. I highly recommend giving this a try, I can't imagine you will be anything but happy with the product.

I bought the Carina GaN to replace my Nova500, I was a little worried about the power output downgrade but after a weeks' worth of listening, I'm sold. The sound quality difference is amazing, and I haven't missed the extra output of the Nova500 in the least. I still own a couple of PreDac's and four Amp500's, they have their place. But for detailed listening, the Carina GaN is my choice. Just an amazing piece of audio equipment with the style to match.

For starters I am using this in a second system in very large open living area, paired with Forte IV. The combo of Node streamer with the GaN1 is perfect for that role where you want the system to disappear yet provide quality sound. This is very different than a dedicated room where you can have the gear be the focal point and have speakers 8ft out into a room,

The GaN1 looks like Mac space gray in person. Sonically I would say that the combo of streamer and Amp punches well above its price point. The soundstage is much larger than the much more expensive Integrated that I replaced. Imaging is very good and overall tone is very accurate to the recording. Well recorded vocals sound spot on when I compare them to my reference system and poor recordings sound poor but tolerable.

The stand outs for me is that 1.) this amp does not sound thin at all, 2.) the bass slam/ attack and control are fantastic. If you put on any electronic music you will release the amount of bass that your system can effortlessly produce.

I owned a Peachtree Nova 150 before and when I saw the trade-in opportunity, I wanted to utilize it to experience the GanFET amps with the DAC less PowerDAC technology Peachtree Audio uses.

My setup:
Speakers: LS50 Meta (Passive)
Subwoofer: REL T7/X using High Level.
Source: Amazon Music HD via USB(Computer)
Room: 400 SQFT;

I didn't have much expectation from the unit but it blew me away with its performance.

1. Resolution: Phenomenal increase in resolution across the frequency range its not even a comparison with Nova 150. Even the subtlest of details just shine through which was inaudible with my Nova 150.

2. Imaging and Soundstage: Again, mind blowing increase soundstage width and depth and pinpoint accuracy in imaging. Its a spotlight effect on the different layers of music.

3. Excellent Low volume performance. I hear all the details and soundstage at 60db to 65db sound level in a quiet room.

4. Sound Signature: Neutral and Transparent.

For digital sources, this is one of the best integrated amplifier you can get for the money. Extremely happy with both the product and prompt response from customer support.

Highly Recommended.

My previous setup was a DAC/preamp by Benchmark (DAC 1 HDR) and power amp by Peachtree (220). DAC 1 HDR was a jewel at the time of its purchase, this gear by Benchmark was universally judge one of the best DACs in the market for CD listening, but not for other sources, because it could not manage sampling rates over 44.1 KHz. This limitation has become a problem to me, having several hundred of tracks in HD audio. Being so happy with my Peachtree 220, my search for an updated product was firstly in the catalogue of this brand, I preferred an integrated amplifier to a pre-only, the old gears were meant to be part of a desktop setup. As Carina 150 arrived home, the first test I made was with Toto song Hydra, 16 bit/44.1 KHz in my Cambridge Audio CX C (transport only) CD reader, and the same song, 24 bit/ 192 KHz via Mac Studio. The difference was now audible. The dragon's roar at the incipit of the song (one of the most difficult sound to reproduce by digital devices due to its low volume and frequences) is now clear, well defined, in the correct spatial position of the scene, just like I heard, more than four decades ago, with the vinyl version. This is enough for me to say that Carina 150 fulfills my needs and my desires. Now I will enjoy listening to my music collection to find out new details in my favorite songs. Furthermore, I will always consider that Carina 150 has a price that is roughly a third of my previous system.

I evaluate reproduced sound quality both personally and professionally; the Library of Congress retained me to find them the most accurate monitoring equipment for their project of transcribing the content of all their millions of sound recordings for permanent preservation, and very little of all the best residential and professional equipment made that grade. On the personal side, I rely on my Quad ESL 57s, nicely restored by Wayne Picquet, as a standard for midrange clarity and crisp transient response, but have not had good luck matching them with power amplifiers. That's now no longer true. Straight out of the box with maybe an hour warmup, the GaN 1 had the Quads happily, even effortlessly, delivering the clearest, cleanest sound I've ever heard from them. No tubes, no flea-power voodoo. Thanks!

I've been a Peachtree fan for years, and after reading glowing reviews for the nova I bought a nova300 years ago and loved it. It's been a workhorse and worked perfectly, running some days at least 12 hours. The ideas behind the carina GaN were intriguing and while the technology has come a long way, I really appreciate the screen - a huge step up in usability from the nova series, of course what really matters is the the sound, and wow - just an immediate improvement. After swapping out the nova for the carina I got a clear indication of how huge a step up this really is. Jazz, EDM, rap, indie, rock, everything just sounds better - bass is more defined, the "blackness" of how quiet the system is, brighter highs, clearer instrument separation; just a solid upgrade across the board. Peachtree's support (I had some questions about the nova) has been excellent and the offers to trade in old systems for new ones is perfect. Obviously I took advantage of that and couldn't be happier. The only thing I fretted about was going with the 'piano black' versus the beautiful 'mocha' that my nova came in... but the black combined with the big black screen on the carina looks perfect to me! Top notch all around. Thank you, now back to the music!

I Bought The Carina When It First Launched, I Have The Goldenear Triton Two+ Speakers And When I Max Out The Amp The Bass Is Great The Mids Are Clear And The Treble Is Clear But Never Harsh For The Ears. Now I Have 2 Of This Amp With The Exact Same Setup.. One For My Tv Setup & One For My Computer. Maxing Out This Amp Never Overloads For Me ( may differ if u have a warm room ) If You Want Great Sound That Has A Nice Design & High Quality, Buy This Or Their New Models.

I was quite happy with my current system sound but took advantage of the program to trade-in my Nova 300 for a Carina GaN. My wife and I are really impressed with the continued deep sound stage and improvements in clarity of vocals and bass, separation of individual instruments and solid bass. It sounds so good on both standard and high Hi-res jazz, classical and classic rock tracks through my Kef R1 speakers. Peachtree's implementation of Gallium Nitride produces the cleanest and quietest sound I have ever heard. Highly recommended!

Customer service is at another level at Peachtree audio. Thank you guys.

I've been using the Peachtree GaN 1 amplifier for several months now, and I wanted to share my experience with it. As a passionate music lover who values high-quality audio but isn't a professional reviewer, I found the GaN 1 to be an impressive addition to my home audio setup.

First off, the design of the GaN 1 is sleek and modern. Setup was straightforward. With just one input and a simple signal path, I didn't have to fuss with a lot of connections. This simplicity is great for someone like me who prefers to enjoy music without getting bogged down in technical details.

The sound quality is where the GaN 1 truly shines. The clarity and detail it brings to my music collection are remarkable. Whether I'm listening to electronic, classical, blues, or rock, the highs are crisp without harshness, and the mids are clear, with a tight, controlled bass. I noticed a significant improvement in the overall soundstage and instrument separation compared to my previous amplifier. And by significant, I mean exponentially better. Everything I’ve thrown at it sounds so much more alive, engaging, and emotional.
The clarity, accuracy and detail has to be heard to comprehend how much more nuance the GaN 1 provides.

One of the things I appreciate about the GaN 1 is its ability to handle high-speed signals efficiently. The music sounds natural and smooth, without any harshness or distortion, even at higher volumes. This is thanks to the GaN transistors, which, from what I've read, are more efficient than traditional silicon ones. As a result, the amplifier runs cool and doesn't heat up, even after extended listening sessions.

I believe the GaN 1 offers excellent value for its performance. From the modest amount of comparison testing I’ve done, the sound quality rivals that of much more expensive models, and its straightforward design means I'm getting great audio without paying for unnecessary features. For someone who enjoys high-quality sound and values efficiency, this amplifier is a worthwhile investment.

Inputs/Outputs: I’m using the Bluesound Node and Apple TV as inputs and both perform flawlessly. My B&W 603s sounded so much better than with my 6-yr old NAD amp (slightly more expensive amp than the GaN 1). I have since upgraded to Golden Ear T66s and it's taken the soundstage and clarity to a whole different level of audio excellence.

Overall, I'm thrilled with the Peachtree GaN 1 amplifier. It has elevated my listening experience, providing clear, detailed, and natural sound. The setup was a breeze, and the build quality is solid. If you're a digital music enthusiast looking for an amplifier that combines modern technology with exceptional audio performance, you owe it to yourself to try the GaN 1. My wife and I agree it has transformed our home audio system, and I highly recommend it.