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Peachtree Nova 65SE versus Cambridge Audio Topaz SR20

Hi all, 

I'm looking to build my first hi-fi system. I listen to mainly jazz and classical music. I picked up a pair of Martin Logan Motion 40 speakers for $499 each today at Amazon. (Freakishly low price for some reason.) 

I was looking at getting a stereo receiver and was recommended either the Peachtree Nova 65SE or the Cambridge Audio Topaz SR20.

Any thoughts on which would be a better choice?

Thanks!

aamiransari

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aamiransari OP
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Thanks, Mark! I was leaning towards the Peachtree and you just made it easier. 

My primary music source is my iPod (and files purchased on iTunes), which I was going to connect through the USB port. About 10% of my music is on CDs (jazz and classical) and for that I was looking to buy the Onkyo C-7030 single disc CD player. I believe that has a Digital-to-Analog converter in it as well. 

What are your thoughts on the new Peachtree Nova150? Would it be a better fit with the speakers? Or would it be too loud?
aamiransari OP
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Very interesting! I have Apple TV. I could look into just streaming through that. I have not heard of Bluesound Node or Tidal Hi-Fi. Will have to read more about them. 

But, isn't there a loss of fidelity with the streaming? My understanding was that "wired" devices transmit information more effectively than wireless ones, and thus produce better sound.

And what sort of devices extract a digital signal from the ipod?

(Thanks for your time, Mark! This is an informative discussion.) 
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