Peachtree Audio iNova User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

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Read these instructions – All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before this product is

Safety
Guidelines

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

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instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

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apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

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

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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 t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience

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

Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

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Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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Refer all servicing to qualied personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

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been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Please keep the unit in a good ventilation environment.

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CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualied 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 qualied to do so.

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WARNING:To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no

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

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WARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.

- The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to

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alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

- 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 qualied 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.

WARNING:For the terminals marked with symbol of “ ” may be of sufcient magnitude to

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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 leads or cords according to
manufacturer’s instruction.

Keep all packing materials for future shipments. (service)

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Keep a record of your bill of sale and a copy of the serial number for warranty and insurance

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purposes.
You may register your unit on our website: www.peachtreeaudio.com.

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operated.

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Keep these instructions – The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.

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Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

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Do 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.

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Clean only with dry cloth.

Unpacking and Warranty

Introduction

Front Panel

Back Panel

Connections

Remote Control

Advice for iPod

Useful Tips and more...

Troubleshooting

Product Guarantee and Service

Compatibility for iPod

Technical Specications

Introduction

Welcome to your Peachtree Audio iNova!

At Peachtree Audio our goal is to design products that provide a magical musical
experience.

The iNova builds on the success of the highly-reviewed and award-winning Nova

amplier. For your convenience we’ve added a built-in iPod dock. And “under the hood”

the iNova features an advanced ESS Sabre³² DAC. This high-performance digital to
analog converter lies at the heart of the iNova. And it’s why you’re going to love what
you hear when you connect your computer’s music library to an iNova digital input.

And . . . prepare your ears for a special treat when you plug your supported iPod into
the iNova’s PURE DIGITAL dock for iPod. Most docks pass only the analog signal
from an iPod. But the iNova sends the digital bitstream from your iPod directly to the
iNova’s internal Sabre DAC. From there the tube preamplifier section and high­performance MOSFET amplifier work their magic. The result? Sound from your
iPod to rival that of an expensive audiophile-grade CD player!

This manual is a guide to the functions of your iNova. It shows you how to connect
both digital and analog sources, and offers tips on getting the best performance.
The iNova’s ability to mate with virtually any source, while providing superior
sound in an attractive and user-friendly package, makes it a special product - one
we’re pleased to offer.

We believe the iNova will provide you with years of enjoyable music listening. Visit
us at www.peachtreeaudio.com for additional tips on getting the best sound from
the music on your computer, and from all your digital sources. Please contact
your dealer, or us directly, if you have questions. We now invite you to go to
www.peachtreeaudio.com to register your iNova purchase.

Thank you - and Happy Listening!

The Folks at Peachtree Audio

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The lighted rings around the digital input but­tons will blink until the digital signal is locked
on the DAC.

Input for iPod: Push to hear the digital signal from an iPod connected to the iPod dock on top of the

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iNova.

Standby: The iNova is in standby mode when this button glows red. Push to turn on the iNova; the button will

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light up blue. When you are nished listening, push again to return to standby mode.

Digital USB Input: Push to hear music from your connected computer or other USB audio source.

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Digital Coax Inputs: Push to hear music from a component you have connected via a digital coaxial

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cable, such as a CD player, DVD player, Sonos Zone Player, Logitech Squeezebox or other digital
source.

Digital Optical Inputs: Push to hear music from a component you have connected via a digital optical

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cable (toslink), such as a CD player, DVD player, Sonos Zone Player, Logitech Squeezebox, Apple TV

or other digital source.

Infrared Remote Sensor: When using the remote control aim it at this sensor for best results.

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Aux Inputs: Push to hear music from an analog source such as an FM tuner, tape deck or CD player

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that you’ve connected with stereo RCA cables. (If you want to connect a turntable you may need a phono

preamp - see the Connections page for more information.) To use AUX 2 in Home Theater bypass mode

see the Back Panel page.

Tube window: A blue LED under the tube turns on when the tube is activated. The tube can be bypassed

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using the TUBE button on the remote control.

Volume Control

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Headphone Output: Standard 1/4” headphone jack. (Use an adapter to connect headphones equipped

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with a mini plug.) The audio signal to the speakers is fully muted when headphones are connected.

Front
Panel

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