Need Advice & Need It Fast

I’ve owned both the Nova Pre/220 combo and the 220se.  My brother still currently owns a Nova Pre/ 220.

My only complaints are relinility issues (Peachtree and Wally are both outstanding with customer service) and the volume control via the remote control goes from conversation level to zero with a slight touch of the volume level.

Apartfrom that, I’d definitely buy another 220se at that price.  It looks cool in my oppinon and it really does sound good.  I personally like the dac’s sound and the amp section has the power to push anything I have thrown at it.

I think you should buy it.  You’ll also be able to sell it secondhand later for not much loss at all so you can enjoy for a year or two and move on pretty easily.

Actually, that Cayin would be a better way to go.  You have really nice speakers and if you can swing the Cayin, you might want to do that.  I think it will sound superior, and is built better, and tubes are so sexy!  If you do go the with ghe Peachtree you won’t be disappointed but I think if you go with that Cayin, it might make magic!