Peachtree Nova User manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BRead these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read

before this product is operated.

CKeep these instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future

reference.

DHeed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should

be adhered to.

EFollow all instructions.

FDo not use this apparatus near water – The appliance should not be used near water or

moisture – for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, and the like.

GClean only with dry cloth.

HDo not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

IDo not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

JDo not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

KProtect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs,

convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.

LOnly use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

MUse only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

NUnplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

ORefer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way such as the power cord or plug is damaged. Other damage may occur

if liquid or objects have been dropped or spilled into the apparatus. Dropping the apparatus,

exposure to rain, and excessive moisture may cause additional damage.

PPlease keep the unit in a good ventilation environment.

QCAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To

reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in

the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

RWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain

or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled

with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.

SWARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as disconnect device, the disconnect

device shall remain readily operable.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back), as

there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

UNo naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the

apparatus.

VBatteries are included for the remote control. Do not expose these batteries to direct

sunlight or excessive heat such as a fire. Care should be taken in the act of battery

disposal as they include toxic materials that may harm the environment. Please refer to

your local recycling and hazardous waste center for advise with battery disposal.

WWARNING: The terminals marked with symbol of “+/-” may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The external wiring connected

to the terminals requires installation by an instructed person or the use of

ready-made insulated leads or cords.

XCorrect disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this product should not be

disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm

to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it

responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used

device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the

product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

Unpacking and Warranty

BPlease keep all packing materials for any potential shipping needs.

CPlease keep a copy of the sales receipt and note the serial number on it for warranty

and insurance purposes.

DPlease register your product online at www.peachtreeaudio.com.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead

symbol within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the

presence of non-insulated

“dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock.

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Compatible iPod/iPhone Models

Made for

iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPad

Pro, iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPod touch (6th generation),

iPod touch (5th generation).

Legal Notice

“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory

has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has

been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not

responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory

standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect

wireless performance.

Trademark Notice

AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and Retina are trademarks of

Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad Air, iPad mini, and Lightning are

trademarks of Apple Inc.

Marking by the “CE” symbol (shown left) indicates compliance of this device

with the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and LVD (Low Voltage

Directive) standards of the European Community.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. The equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Introduction

Back Panel

Front Panel

Remote Control

Home Theater Bypass Input Mode

Volume Control Bypass Input Mode

Loop Feature

Useful Tips

Troubleshooting

Warranty and Repair

Specifications

(Rev. 1/2016)

Thank you for choosing nova! The nova project began as a simple idea with high

expectations: to build a new integrated amplifier platform that connects to every

type of popular Hi-Fi source, plays every type of file input into it, drives any

speaker, fills any room, looks great doing it, doesn’t cost a small fortune and,

most importantly, sounds better than anything we have made before. No easy

task, but our team accepted the challenge and set out on a mission to completely

re-imagine nova from the ground up. The team poured their heart and soul into

every detail, no stone was left unturned and we hope you enjoy using nova as

much as we enjoyed creating it!

The nova is several audio components in one. It’s a Digital-to-Analog Converter

(DAC), line-level preamplifier, phono preamplifier, headphone amplifier and power

amplifier all wrapped in an attractive and simple to use package. Each function

has been specifically designed to provide the ultimate listening experience,

regardless of the input source or the listening method. Each individual function

provides a listening experience that compares favorably with dedicated audio

components that only perform single functions and cost many times more than

the entire nova.

The nova DAC is a reference 32-bit/384kHz design that is capable of accepting all

of the major file formats currently available in the market today including PCM up

to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD up to 5.6MHz. This includes compressed audio,

uncompressed audio, high-resolution audio and ultra-high resolution audio. The

nova accepts them all! Built around the DAC chip is an extensive, multi-point,

regulated power supply that keeps the DAC chip operating optimally and

remaining faithful to the input signal, providing the most natural sounding and

musical DAC we have ever made!

The preamplifier in nova is a full analog design with extremely flexible input and

configuration capability. It accepts input from a computer, digital audio devices,

analog audio devices, mobile devices and even has a built-in phono preamplifier

for connecting a turntable. In addition, there is an optional Peachtree Wi-Fi

Module that can be installed to add a wireless connection. The two analog inputs

are user-switchable so they can be configured 4 different ways: 2 standard line-

level analog inputs, 1 Home Theater Bypass (HTB) input + 1 line-level input, 1

line-level input + 1 phono input, or 1 HTB input + 1 phono input. Your system,

your choice! The digital inputs include a user selectable feature called volume

control bypass that allows you to control overall system volume right from your

connected source device – essentially bypassing the preamplifier in the nova to

make it work like a stand-alone power amplifier. This is especially useful if you

enjoy using an application on your computer or mobile device to select your music

AND to control the volume level. And last, but not least, there is a loop feature

INTRODUCTION

that allows an external processor to be integrated with the nova and switched in

and out of the signal path by simply pressing a button on the remote control!

The headphone amplifier in nova was specifically designed to be a primary part of

the nova design. It is a fully-discrete circuit that is designed to provide the ultimate

listening experience, easily drive any type of headphone, play as loud as you

would ever want to, and allows you to hear “further” into your music than you have

ever heard before. When compared to dedicated headphone amplifiers costing

many times more than the entire nova, the nova represents an amazing value.

When you consider that the nova offers so much more than just a headphone

amplifier, the overall value of the nova is undeniable.

The power amplifiers in the nova are some of the cleanest, neutral, and most

powerful units available today. At an impressive 150 Watts-Per-Channel (WPC)

into 8 ohms, the nova150 has plenty of power to satisfy the majority of speakers,

rooms and listeners. However, there is no such thing as “too much power” so we

also created the nova300 that packs an amazing 300WPC and the over-the-top-

of-the-line nova500 that offers a staggering 500WPC that recreates the natural

power and dynamics of music with ease! All of the nova power amplifiers are fully-

differential designs that are extremely faithful to the source, musical and flexible.

The new novas have no problems driving speakers from 2.5Ωto 16Ω.

Please take the time to read this manual and visit www.peachtreeaudio.com to

information will not be shared with anyone. We will only contact you with news

that is relevant to your nova purchase! If you have additional questions or

feedback please contact your reseller or Peachtree Audio directly.

We sincerely hope that you love your nova and that it brings you many years of

enjoyment. It represents the very best of everything we do. Thank you again for

choosing Peachtree Audio and happy listening!

- Your friends at Peachtree Audio

BPower ON/OFF Switch: Connects and disconnects AC INPUT to the unit when the

power cord is connected between the AC INPUT and a 100-240VAC 50/60Hz AC

outlet.

CAC INPUT & Fuse Holder: For connection to a 100-240VAC 50/60Hz AC outlet using

the included power cord. The fuse can be replaced after turning the POWER switch

OFF and removing the power cord from the AC INPUT. The fuse value for 100-120VAC

operation is: 6.3A/250V, IEC time lag, high-breaking capacity. The fuse value for 220-

240VAC operation is: 3.15A/250V, IEC time lag, enhanced-breaking capacity. Caution:

using an improper fuse value may cause damage to the unit. Peachtree Audio accepts

no responsibility for any damaged caused by the use of improper fuse vales.

DANTENNA: RF input connector for use with Peachtree’s optional Wi-Fi module. Please

refer to the instructions included with the Wi-Fi module for additional information.

EIR INPUT: Accepts 3.5mm input from an Infra-Red (IR) repeater/distribution system.

Insert one end of a 3.5mm cable into this port and connect the other end to the output

of the IR repeater/distribution system. This input allows IR commands to control the unit

when the IR window on the front panel is not in “line-of-sight” of the remote control. This

is common when the nova is located in an enclosed cabinet or a different room. Please

F12V TRIGGER OUTPUT: Enables power on/off control of another product with a 12V

trigger input. Insert one end of a 3.5mm cable into this output and connect the other

end to a 12V trigger input of the product to be controlled. Once connected, both

products should power on and off when using the nova on/standby button on the front

panel or remote control.

GSERVICE ONLY: This is NOT a USB audio input! Reserved for service use. Note: This

port may also be used to provide 5V DC to power the optional Peachtree Audio Bt1

Bluetooth module or other USB device that draws up to 5V/500mA (2.5 Watts) of

power.

HUSB-A INPUT: Accepts digital audio input from compatible mobile devices. Works with

iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5,

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