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Integrated Amplifier
USB/iPod Connectivity
Audio Connections
Remote Control

Integrated Amplifier

Overview: The Peachtree Audio iNova is an 80-watt x 2-channel integrated amplifier with built-in iPod dock and both digital & analog inputs/outputs so you can connect both your digital and analog audio components. The built-in iPod dock lets you connect your Apple iPod for audio/video playback. The Nova has a USB input for your computer, in addition to 2 coax and 2 optical inputs for other digital sources like Squeezebox, Sonos, Roku Soundbridge, and Apple TV. It also has 2 analog inputs for a CD player, tape deck, or phono preamp. If you want to add a subwoofer or outboard amplifier, the Nova features a "Class A" variable preamp-output and a fixed line output.

Two-Channel Amplifier With Tube Preamp Section: The pre-amp section employs a 6N1P tube with a Class A output stage. This maintains a high level of detail while taming harsh compressed digital music. It is coupled with an A/B amplifier in the final stage to achieve a very analog sounding product.  The iNova is designed to drive one pair of speakers with a rated output impedance of between 4 and 8 ohms.

High-Quality D/A Converter: The Peachtree Audio iNova features an onboard ESS 9016 Sabre³² Ultra DAC (Digital-to-Analog converter). It is a 24-bit/192kHz upsampling D/A converter, which transforms just about any digital source to the performance of a high-end CD player. The ESS 9016 DAC's patented jitter reduction circuit re-clocks the digital signal to almost 0 jitter before passing it through a high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz upsampling processor, which is also capable of 122dB s/n ratio. The iNova also features a user selectable DAC filter slope which allows for a sharp slope that measures better or a soft slope that is preferred by many audiophiles.

Regulate Power Supplies: The Peachtree Audio iNova employs 11 regulated power supplies for the DAC and transformer-couples each digital input stage so noise associated with ground problems and switching power supplies is eliminated. The iNova features a multi-voltage, switchable, toroidal power transformer. For international use, the iNova allows you to switch its voltage.

Tube Window: The iNova features a tube window which allows you to view the glow of the unit's tube.

USB/iPod Connectivity

USB Connection: The iNova has a USB input to connect your computer. The unit's USB type-B connection will take digital audio content from your computer and send it to the internal DAC of the iNova via I2S configuration. Using the iNova, you can take a pure digital audio signal from iTunes, Windows Media, Front Row, or any other music management system on your computer before it goes through a sound card. Just hook up a 2.0 USB cable between your computer and the iNova's USB type-B port; no sound card is required. The iNova can decode MP3, MP44, WMA, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, and Apple lossless codecs. The USB port is galvanized-isolated from the computer connection to prevent noise from reaching the DAC. This is very important because significant noise generated by the computer's switching power supply travels down the USB ground and manifests itself as a major source of jitter. The iNova eliminates this noise before the DAC sees it. The LED next to the USB connection will remain lit when the signal from your computer is lock.

Pure Digital iPod Dock: The Peachtree Audio iNova features a integrated pure digital iPod dock which bypasses your iPod's built-in DAC for better sound quality. The iNova's pure digital iPod dock delivers nothing but "1's" and "0's" from your docked iPod directly to its high resolution digital-to-analog converter for superior sound quality of your iPod's stored music. The iNova's integrated iPod dock supports audio playback, video output, remote control, and charging of select iPod models.

• Audio/Video Playback: The iNova supports music, podcast, and audiobook playback from your docked iPod. It also features a component video output for iPod video playback on your connected television.
• Menu Navigation: The iNova lets you navigate your iPod's menu, using the included IR remote control. The iPod nano (6th generation) only supports basic playback functions such as Play/Pause and Skip (Previous/Next).
• iPod Display: The iNova does not feature a display. You will continue to view song/artist information on your iPod's LCD screen.
• Charging: A docked iPod will be charged whenever the iNova is powered on.

Note: The iNova includes four iPod dock adapter inserts - nano (3rd gen), iPod video, iPod classic (80/120/160GB), and iPod touch.  If your iPod does not already come with an iPod/iPhone adapter insert, it is highly recommend you purchase one from the Apple Store for a proper fit.

iPod Compatibility Chart: The iNova is "Made for iPod compatible" and supports the following iPod model functions (February 2011).

Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the device and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older software version or wait until an newer software update is available.

Component Video Output: The Peachtree Audio iNova includes a component video output. The iNova's component video output lets you watch your docked iPod's movies, TV show's, and other recorded video on your connected HDTV.

Audio Connections

Dual Analog Inputs: The Auxiliary 1 and Auxiliary 2 inputs each contain a pair of analog line-level RCA stereo inputs for connection to your CD player, Tape player, MD player, or portable digital music player.

Home Theater Bypass: The 2nd analog input doubles as a "Home Theater Bypass" so you can have the best of Home Theater and 2-channel in the same system. Simply take the left and right "pre-out" from your receiver or processor and connect to the "Home Theater" bypass on the iNova. A selector switch on the back panel converts from Aux to HT bypass. In this application your receiver transparently uses the L&R amplifier section of the iNova, leaving the HT receiver amplifier to push only the center and rear speakers. This leaves the receiver responsible only for pushing the center and rear speakers, making the receiver much more efficient and less taxed. Also when you listen to a 2 channel source plugged directly into the iNova, there is a straight line from the source to the iNova to the speaker (no processing, nor running the signal through a forest of circuitry).

Digital Audio Inputs: The iNova is equipped with two optical and two coaxial digital inputs for connecting external digital audio sources such as a CD or DVD player.

Speaker Terminals: The unit's binding-post speaker terminals are clearly marked red-positive and black-negative for proper polarity connections. The amplifier's speaker terminals will accommodate bare wire, pin-connectors, and banana plugs (single/dual).

Pre-Out: The stereo RCA preamp-outputs allow you to use an external amplifier with the iNova; they also provide connections for a powered subwoofer.

Headphone Output: The iNova has a "Class A, tube" headphone section. The Peachtree Audio iNova utilizes a front-panel, 1/4" headphone input which mutes the speakers when headphones are plugged in.

Remote Control

Remote Control: The iNova comes supplied with an IR remote control which is easy to use. The remote control offers the same functions as the iNova's front-panel controls, plus adds a mute button. The remote is powered by two "AAA" batteries (supplied). The remote control IR sensor is located in the center of the iNova's front-panel.

Remote In/Out: The Peachtree Audio iNova features a rear-panel Remote Input/Output (3.5mm) for connecting an external remote infrared sensor.