{"product_id":"carina-150x","title":"Carina 150X","description":"\u003ch3 data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eCarina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarina\u003c\/strong\u003e is a name in the Italian language that roughly translates to “pretty\" and is derived from the Latin word Carus, which means “beloved.\" We are confident that Carina looks and performs better than anything else in its price range - and many products that cost significantly more. Should Carina earn a place in your system, it will win your heart and mind too!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Carina GaN\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carina GaN is a 200-watt-per-channel integrated amplifier, with its headline feature being the Gallium Nitride (GaN) power amplifier technology introduced in our revolutionary GaN 1. The unique topology provides a remarkably short, direct, and pure pathway from the inputs to the outputs and also utilizes a zero-feedback design for the ultimate in sonic purity. Want to hear all of the intricate details in your music that have always been there, but you couldn't quite hear before? That is exactly what the Carina GaN does. The Carina GaN accepts five digital audio inputs, including USB-C and Bluetooth v5, plus a versatile analog audio input that is switchable between Moving Magnet (MM) phono, AUX, and Home Theater Bypass. The Carina GaN will drive virtually any speaker with remarkable clarity, authority and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Carina GaN special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst and foremost is the GaN amplifier section. It has several inherent advantages for a high-power application such as a power amplifier. A GaN-FET power stage provides a precise, high-power reproduction of the Class-D PWM signal with extremely high linearity and relatively low distortion compared to MOS-FET. This linearity eliminates the need for ANY feedback, ultimately allowing for exceptionally clean and transparent midrange and high frequencies along with strong and remarkably well-controlled low frequencies. GaN-FETs track the complex audio waveforms so much more accurately than MOS-FETs, resulting in significantly more transparent and natural sound. The difference is something even a casual listener can hear and appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carina GaN is designed so that it does NOT require a traditional digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for its speaker outputs. The GaN-FET power stage output functions as a “power DAC” creating the analog waveform that drives the speakers directly! It is a remarkably clean and direct path from your music sources to your speakers. Carina GaN also uses a separate regulated power supply for the power amplifier section, making it like a separate preamplifier and power amplifier that share the same chassis. And for any analog sources, the Carina GaN utilizes a high-performance AKM solution to achieve a remarkably transparent signal for the GaN-FET power amplifier to drive the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Carina X\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carina X is a 300 watt-per-channel integrated amplifier incorporating the NCOREx technology introduced by Hypex. The X technology takes traditional class-D power amplifier design to the highest level. Unlike the Carina GaN, the power amplifier in the Carina X uses a MOS-FET power amplifier with a high amount of global negative feedback to achieve remarkable measured performance and sonic transparency. It is the only class-D power amplifier that we are aware of that achieves the same sonic attributes we experience when listening to the Carina GaN while offering astounding output capabilities into harder-to-drive speakers (low impedance and\/or low sensitivity). Like the Carina GaN, the Carina X utilizes a separate power supply for the power amplifier section, making it more like a separate preamplifier and power amplifier that share the same chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Carina 150X\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carina 150X is a 150 watt-per-channel integrated amplifier incorporating the NCOREx technology by Hypex. The X technology takes traditional class-D power amplifier design to the highest level. Unlike the Carina X, the power amplifier in the Carina 150X uses a smaller power supply for the power amplifier. It achieves the same sonic attributes we experience when listening to the Carina X but with lower output capabilities intended for easier-to-drive speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Carina 300 \u0026amp; Carina 150\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth of these units incorporate the regular NCORE power amplifier technology from Hypex. The Carina 300 and Carina 150 provide exceptional performance at their respective price points and exceed the transparency and sound quality of ALL of our previous designs. They are only outmatched by our Carina GaN, Carina X, and Carina 150X in terms of ultimate sonic transparency and musicality. The Carina 300 is a great match for difficult-to-drive speakers, larger rooms, or for listeners who simply enjoy their music at higher levels. And given just how good Carina sounds at those higher levels, we get it! The Carina 150 is designed for easier-to-drive speakers, smaller rooms, or for listeners who enjoy their music at more moderate levels but still expect an exceptional listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we made Carina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarina was designed as a high-performance yet flexible platform that would provide the very best results from digital and analog source devices and interface with any type of power amplifier we chose. Every portion of the platform is meticulously crafted with an eye for sonic purity, simplicity, and sound quality. The result was a new price\/performance benchmark for integrated amplifiers. Add in the intuitive dual-knob user interface, the OLED display, and timeless Peachtree Audio cosmetic design and Carina could very well be the last integrated amplifier you will ever need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarina highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eTwo ESS 32-Bit Sabre DACs in a dual mono configuration (one for the left channel, one for the right channel)\u003cbr\u003e[The DACs in the Carina GaN are only used for the headphone and preamp outputs]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eAccepts HD audio input up to 768k PCM and 512k DSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eUser-selectable Digital-to-analog filter settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eHigh performance I\/V conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eAnalog input configurable as Phono (Moving Magnet), AUX or Home Theater Bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFully balanced design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eHigh-performance \u003cspan\u003eanalog resistor ladder\u003c\/span\u003e volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eUser selectable digital volume control option for silent volume control operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eBluetooth v5 input with HD audio codecs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eStereo (Preamp) analog output for connecting to a powered subwoofer or external power amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier (Carina GaN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003ePower DAC topology [The power amplifier performs the digital-to-analog conversion function]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e200 watts-per-channel GaN power amplifier with zero global negative feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eSeparate regulated power supply for the power amplifer [Same output power from 4-8 Ohms]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier (Carina X)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e300 watts-per-channel Hypex NCOREx power amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSeparate 1.2kW power supply for the power amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier (Carina 150X)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e150 watts-per-channel Hypex NCOREx power amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmplifier (Carina 300 and Carina 150)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e300 and 150 watts-per-channel Hypex NCORE power amplifier modules, respectively\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003ePeachtree Audio industrial design made from metal and wood, available in high gloss mocha or piano black finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eHigh-visibility OLED front panel display with an intuitive dual knob user interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFully-balanced headphone amplifier with a 4.4mm T\/R\/R\/R\/S output and a standard 1\/4\" unbalanced output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eTrigger input and output for power on\/off control to and from other devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eHand-held wireless remote control with integrated commands for Bluesound devices (NODE, VAULT, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Carina sound?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarina integrated amplifiers are our best-sounding integrated amplifiers ever - period. Even better than the highly regarded nova series, the Grand Integrated and the original nova and decco amplifiers that came before. How does Carina compare to the nova150\/300\/500? Simply stated, model for model, Carina is better. It has a superior DAC section, a more transparent volume control, a better phono preamplifier, notably cleaner power amplifiers, and a fully balanced headphone amplifier. Each of these functions has taken advantage of recent advancements in quality and design, and we have engineered them into a cohesive design that achieves remarkable transparency and musicality from source to speakers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures introduced in the Carina platform that were not available in the nova 500\/300\/150 platform:\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eDual DAC chip design\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHD audio input up to 768k PCM and 512 DSD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eFully balanced circuitry from the DACs to the power and headphone amplifiers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eFully balanced headphone output\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHigh-performance, analog resistor ladder volume control\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #586c84; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelectable digital volume control option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #586c84; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB-C input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBluetooth v5 input with HD audio decoding\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eOLED front panel display with large, easy-to-read text\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eNumeric volume control range\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrigger input for on\/off control from another device\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Peachtree Audio","offers":[{"title":"Piano Black","offer_id":54556486631729,"sku":"Carina 150X PB","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss Mocha","offer_id":54556486664497,"sku":"Carina 150X GM","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/9490\/0118\/files\/CarinaPB_2674a86b-654e-470f-815f-f3401ec10a79.webp?v=1744916047","url":"https:\/\/www.peachtreeaudio.com\/products\/carina-150x","provider":"Peachtree Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}