Carina vs nova300
The nova300's max sample rate is 384 kHz against the Carina's 768 kHz and its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 95 dB. Both share power @ 8ω (300W) and bit depth (32-bit).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$862
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Carina
The Peachtree Audio Carina, introduced in 2022, is a high-performance integrated amplifier combining preamplifier, DAC, power amplifier, and headphone amplifier in one chassis. It utilizes Hypex NCore technology for 300 watts per channel, dual ESS 9068 DAC chips in dual-mono configuration supporting up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512, full MQA decoding on all inputs, Bluetooth 5.0, and fully balanced circuitry. The original Carina has been succeeded by models like Carina 150, 300, GaN, and X, and is listed as archived/discontinued on the manufacturer's site. It features a hybrid volume control, OLED display, and premium build with aluminum and real wood finishes.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 300W @ 8Ω
- Damping Factor
- >600
- Minimum Impedance
- 2.5Ω
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- ESS 9068
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 95 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.5V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-C, Coaxial S/PDIF, Optical TosLink, I2S
- Analog Inputs
- MM phono, AUX, Home Theater Bypass
- Analog Outputs
- Speaker binding posts, Stereo preamp out, Headphone (4.4mm balanced TRRRS, 1/4" unbalanced)
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 356 × 111 × 362 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6.8 kg (15 lbs)
- Available Colors
- piano black, gloss mocha
Key Specifications
Power: 300W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions