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Great sound, great looks. The Peachtree Audio Decco65 stereo amplifier

Much has been written about the marriage of audio, video and computers.  The new Decco65 from Peachtree Audio can replace your receiver, becoming the 'hub' for all of your peripheral components.

You can connect a computer, laptop or Macbook and enjoy the music stored on them thru the Decco65 and a pair of loudspeakers.  Also connect the new Apple TV (pictured above) and stream movies, music.  The Sonos Connect is also a perfect companion peice to the Decco65.

If you have any questions on how to add the Peachtree Audio Decco65 to your current system, or how to build a new system around one, please call us at 815.877.6832.

Wireless router upgrades for your home network

People now are using many different wireless devices to access internet content from their homes and workplace.  Unfortunately many times we find customers with older wireless routers. Expectations are not met as they generally do not fully carry the signal thruout the home effectively.

We sell and install EnGenius wireless routers and repeaters.  They offer higher broadcast range with more sending power.  Their repeaters are a great way to extend the wireless signal to far-reaching parts of the home, back decks, patios and yards too.

Don't expect cheap or old wireless routers to effectively send data around your home.  Multiple laptops, iPhones, iPads, Kindle's, etc each eat up bandwith when all are being used at the same time.  Upgrade your wireless network!

Learn about the new Paradigm Shift A2 self-amplified loudspeakers

Pick your preferred finish.  Use them as main stereo speakers, extra speakers in additional rooms around the house (Sonos' Connect works great with the A2!) or in a more casual room...connect your iPod or mp3 player directly for great sounding music.

Paradigm manufacturers great sounding speakers.  They offer outdoor, in-ceiling/wall, bookshelf, floorstanding and home theater speakers.  They specialize in audio...just like we do!

Peachtree Audio & Apple AirPlay

Enjoy music stored on your iPhone and iPad using an AppleTV2, your device and speakers with a Peachtree Audio amplifier.  We offer all of these products and installation.  All you need to do is sit back and enjoy...

 

music streaming services

Peachtree/AirPlay® Initiative

 

Stream music and video directly from your smart phone and make it sound better than you ever dreamed.

 

high quality music system

This is all you need for a very high quality music system. No computer required.

 

  • Download to your smart phone or tablet any of the many streaming services like Pandora, Spotify, Last.fm or our favorite, MOG. There are many more available, too.
  • Get Apple TV for $99.
  • Hook it up to the Peachtree decco65 or nova125 integrated amp with an optical cable.
  • Stream any of these music or radio services from your smart phone or tablet to Peachtree via the Apple TV AirPlay.

 

AirPlay the right way…

The Apple TV® gets our strongest recommendation for AirPlay technology.

Here's why: AppleTV is so much more than AirPlay built in to a receiver. 
Whereas built-in AirPlay streams music only, the Apple TV streams both music and video from your computer, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or even Android and PC. It also directly streams content from Netflix, Apple Movies, YouTube, and many more.

Better news? It’s only $99.

When you own a Peachtree, you can utilize the Apple TV optical digital out so everything sounds great. Every aspect of streaming music is immediately transformed and dramatically improved because the digital signal goes directly from the Apple TV to the Peachtree’s onboard ESS Sabre DAC.

There’s more! 
decco65 tube windowOnce the digital music has been converted to analog, the signal is routed through a vacuum tube (on Peachtree integrated amps and preamps) to further smooth, improve and enhance your digital music. You can switch it on and off via the remote control and go from solid-state to tube on the fly.

 

I already have an Apple TV and an iPhone. What else do I need?

 

  • For a simple one-box solution, go with one of our integrated amps. Just add speakers. All of the Peachtree integrated amps are 5 products in one: Amp, Preamp, Tube Buffer, Headphone Amp and ESS Sabre DAC.
  • If you have a system that you like, just add an outboard DAC, like the iDac or DAC•iT.
  • If you have an older set of separates with an analog preamp, the novaPre or Grand Pre is an excellent replacement and will give you all of the digital inputs you’ll ever likely need.

 

Network note: As with all streaming devices and control devices, we recommend a good, strong network to prevent dropouts or slow downloads and to control latency.

Here's all you do:

  1. Set up Apple TV following Apple instructions: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4437
  2. Use an optical cable to hook up Apple TV to a Peachtree amp, preamp or DAC.
  3. Time to AirPlay. Whip out your chosen smart phone or tablet, pull up MOG and select the AirPlay icon. Now you have full 320kbps streaming up to 12,000,000 tracks from your device - and sounding killer.

 

Apple TV optical output connection

The optical out on the Apple TV provides outstanding sound quality.

System 1: 
decco65, D4 speakers, Apple TV $1500 

System 2: 
nova125, D5 speakers, Apple TV $2300


David Solomon demonstrates decco65 system

Peachtree's $2K System at T.H.E. Show Newport 2012

John AtkinsonStereophile logo

“[Here] was a jewel of an affordable system, being operated here by Peachtree’s David Solomon. Peachtree’s new decco65 D/A integrated amplifier ($899), which uses a 24-bit ESS Sabre DAC and offers 65Wpc into 8 ohms, drove Dynaudio DM2/6 bookshelf speakers, the system being completed with an Apple TV and cables to give a total cost of $2000.” 
John Atkinson posted on June 8, 2012


Stephen Mejias

Outstanding 
“This was one of the best and smartest systems of the show, in my opinion, because it offers sound that an audiophile can love while providing the simplicity and versatility that everyone wants - all at a real-world price. I think it's also important to note that Dave Solomon and Peachtree's "Ambassador of Awesome," Jonathan Derda, provide outstanding demonstrations - clear, comprehensive, and fun.” 
Stephen Mejias commented on June 8, 2012

Goldfish is optional

Twin Play:5 loudspeakers for great stereo sound.  Add one Sonos SUBwoofer for low bass.  Your living room or family room never sounded better.

Give us a call, email or tweet to set up the installation...or just to ask questions.

hear.more.music. in Rockford.

815.877.6832

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Sonos Connect:Amp (Just Add Speakers)

Since anyone can remember buying a home stereo meant it stayed the same from the day you purchased it.  No new features or capabilities unless you 'trade-up' to a different make and model.

That has all changed.  For the cost of the Connect:Amp and the Sonos Bridge ($548) you can enjoy all the music on earth.  Available from us at hear.more.music, installation is available too.

The Connect:Amp from Sonos gives you all of the following features as well as ongoing software upgrades magically updated via their software update technology.  Just add your speakers and you will have all of these features plus many more.  We can help you choose new loudspeakers to connect to the Sonos Connect:Amp or if you already own speakers you can use those too.

  • ACCESS ALL THE MUSIC ON EARTH

    PRE-LOADED INTERNET RADIO STATIONS — FREE OF CHARGE

    Get over 100,000 free radio stations, shows, and podcasts -- all for free. And you can tune in without turning on your computer. Browse for stations or type in specific call letters or a radio host you love.

    ENDLESS MUSIC FROM THE MOST POPULAR ONLINE MUSIC SERVICES

    Sonos works seamlessly with Amazon Cloud Player, AUPEO!, Deezer, iHeartRadio, JB Hi-Fi NOW, JUKE, Last.fm, MOG, Pandora®, Rdio®, Rhapsody®, SiriusXM™ Internet Radio, Slacker® Radio, Songl, Songza, Spotify®, Stitcher SmartRadio™, TuneIn, Wolfgang’s Vault®, WiMP, and downloads from any service offering DRM-free tracks. (Service availability varies by region.)

    COMPUTER-FREE MUSIC PLAYBACK

    Get instant access to millions of songs and thousands of radio stations — without ripping, downloading or turning on a computer. Sonos connects directly to these services over the Internet and then streams the music to the rooms of your choice.

    PLAY THE MUSIC ON YOUR COMPUTER IN ANY ROOM

    Play music stored on up to 16 PCs, Macs or NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices on your home network, supporting the most popular audio formats, from iTunes® to MP3.

    STREAM MUSIC FROM AN IPHONE®, IPAD™ OR IPOD TOUCH®

    Simply connect an Apple AirPort Express® to any Sonos player with line-in and experience true multi-room AirPlay®.

    LISTEN TO MUSIC THAT’S STORED ON AN IPOD OR IPHONE

    Dock, charge and wirelessly play the music from an iPod or iPhone with the SONOS DOCK (sold separately).

    PLAY MUSIC AND AUDIO FROM A CD OR MP3 PLAYER, TV AND MORE THROUGHOUT THE HOME

    An analog audio input lets you connect to an external audio source (such as a CD or MP3 player, TV, DVD, VCR, or radio) and play that music or audio on all Sonos players in the system.

  • OTHER COOL FEATURES

    WAKE UP TO MUSIC

    Set the alarm and wake up to your favorite music or Internet radio station in one room, or all over the house. Just hit snooze to get a few minutes more sleep. Fall asleep to soothing music with the sleep timer.

    SCHEDULE YOUR MUSIC

    Use the scheduler to play music at a specific time for a set duration — great for that 30-minute workout.

    EASY INTERNET CONNECTIVITY FOR OTHER PRODUCTS IN YOUR HOUSE

    The CONNECT:AMP has a two-port Ethernet switch to bring standard Internet connectivity to your set-top box, DVR, PC, game console or NAS drive.

    INCLUDES SONOS DESKTOP CONTROLLER SOFTWARE AND SETUP SOFTWARE FOR YOUR COMPUTER

    Control all your music and all your rooms from any computer or laptop in your house. Setup software facilitates music sharing so music folders on your hard drive can be shared across all Sonos players.

    FRONT-PANEL VOLUME CONTROLS

    Provides quick access to volume and mute controls when you don't have a Controller in hand.

  • CONTROL YOUR SONOS MUSIC SYSTEM WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE, TABLET AND MORE

    CONTROL ALL YOUR MUSIC AND ROOMS WITH YOUR ANDROID™ DEVICE, IPHONE®, IPOD TOUCH®, AND IPAD™

    Free Sonos Controller apps for Android, iPhone and iPad let you control your Sonos players, music on the Internet and your computer right from the palm of your hand. Download the apps for free on the iTunes App Store or Android Market™.

    INTEGRATED, MULTI-ROOM CONTROL

    If you have multiple music players, you can control what music is playing in every room in your house, from anywhere in your house. Sonos Controllers aren’t tied to a specific player, so you can use any Controller to control the music and the volume in all your rooms.

    FIND AND PLAY YOUR FAVORITE SONGS IN AN INSTANT

    Browse or search for songs and stations, choose the music, and control the volume from anywhere in the home.

    WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY

    Android devices, iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad connect to your Sonos system through your home WiFi network.

    INCLUDES SONOS CONTROLLER FOR MAC OR PC

    Turn any Mac or PC desktop or laptop computer in your home into a Controller. The software is included for free with every Sonos component.

    DEDICATED SONOS CONTROL (SOLD SEPARATELY)

    Increase your control with a dedicated touch screen SONOS CONTROL featuring instant-on, dedicated buttons and long battery life.

  • WIRELESS MULTI-ROOM MUSIC WITH SONOSNET

    BUILT-IN WIRELESS CAPABILITY

     

    The CONNECT:AMP can go anywhere, delivering music to any room in your house, wirelessly. Players and Controllers establish their own secure wireless mesh network that delivers the extensive range and superior performance you need to get music all over your house.

     

    SONOSNET WIRELESS MESH NETWORK TECHNOLOGY

    Provides whole-house coverage, ensures synchronous music playback, and avoids sources of wireless interference. Incorporating sophisticated MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) technology, SonosNet uses multiple antennas and radios together to boost signal strength and reach remote locations.

    • Works with any mix of Sonos components
    • Compatible with all previous generations of Sonos players, CONTROL, and BRIDGE

     

    PLAY A DIFFERENT SONG IN EVERY ROOM, AT THE SAME TIME

    Tune in to an Internet radio station in the bedroom, stream a music service in the kitchen and play a song from your music library in the living room — simultaneously.

    LISTEN TO THE SAME SONG IN EVERY ROOM, IN PERFECT SYNCHRONIZATION

    Play the same song in different rooms, simultaneously, without echoes or delays. Add or drop rooms from your rooms grouping and still be in sync.

Amazon Cloud Player now streaming on Sonos

Amazon Cloud Player now streaming on Sonos

Looking for a way to get music from the cloud to your couch? Then we’ve got some great news for you. Starting today, Amazon Cloud Player is available on Sonos, giving you access to your music from anywhere in the home–without having to turn on your computer.

The beauty of Amazon Cloud Player is that you can listen to yourmusic, everywhere. Simply import your entire music library to the cloud, and then play it in every room that has Sonos. It’s like having your own personal online storage space–not to mention a safe backup of all your favorite tunes. Browse and search your library, create and manage playlists, stream your music from the cloud to Sonos players all over your home. Start with 250 songs worth of free storage and Amazon MP3 purchases are automatically added for free.  For more details on how to get your music everywhere click here.

Songza now available on Sonos systems.

Songza, the streaming music service for expertly curated playlists, is taking the music world by storm. When Songza introduced a new version of its mobile app in June, it was downloaded 1.15 million times in 10 days, and shot to the top of Apple’s App Store rankings. So, what does a red-hot music app do for an encore? Partner with Sonos, of course.

Sonos is the first home audio product to bring Songza into the living room, kitchen and beyond. And with all the great buzz about Songza, this is sure to be great news for music lovers. Adding to the excitement is the fact that Sonos users will have exclusive access to Sonos playlists, curated by popular artists like Tori Amos.

Oh, one more thing: Songza is 100% free on Sonos and there are no listening limits or audio ads.

 
With Songza on Sonos you can:
 
  • Stream thousands of original playlists curated by music experts
  • Let Songza’s Music Concierge suggest playlists for every day, mood & room
  • Explore the playlist library, organized by genres, activities, decades & more
  • Listen to exclusive Sonos playlists curated by popular artists
  • Discover featured and trending playlists
  • Listen for free, without audio ads or monthly listening limits

Paradigm's 'Shift' A2 loudspeaker

The recently introduduced A2 self-amplified loudspeaker has been a favorite of ours since its release late 2011.  We have them on display for audition in our downtown sound.gallery.

Being self-amplified, the A2s can be used with an iPod, iPhone, iPad, mp3 player so you can enjoy the music on these devices without headphones.  Or, team the A2 up with the Sonos Connect for a fantastic internet-based music system.  Call us for details.

 

Here is a new review from Home Theater Review of this fine loudspeaker for your home or office.

***** 5 STARS ***** for the Paradigm SHIFT A2 from HomeTheaterReview.com

At CES this past January, Andrew Robinson of HomeTheaterReview.com came to visit the Paradigm and Anthem booth and stopped at our listening bar to hear the Paradigm SHIFT A2 powered speaker. He was intrigued by the brief demo, enough so that he asked if we could send him a pair in the "ever-classy" Gunmetal Gray Gloss finish, for review.  Today, Andrew's review was published at HomeTheaterReview.com and we could not be more pleased (in fact none of us can stop smiling) with the 5 star knockout review! Here's a snippet, but we encourage you to read the full review...

Tell us how you really feel Andrew... 
"The A2 powered loudspeaker, reviewed here, is arguably the Shift Series' crowning achievement and, as I would find out, possibly the best all-round loudspeaker Paradigm has ever made."

A Leader in Any Application 
"As a desktop speaker, I'm not sure there is better to be had. As a pro-style monitor, the A2 can more than hold its own against industry stalwarts such as Yamaha and company. As an on-the-go, portable music-friendly speaker, the A2 is also phenomenal. As an audiophile or home theater speaker in small to medium spaces, get out of here."

"Simply put, the A2 is a fun, fun, fun mother #*&!!! loudspeaker that just so happens to also sound fantastic."

Value & Versatility
"The value proposition on top of it all only cements things in my eyes, for its internal amplifiers, connection options and included kit make it among the most versatile loudspeakers I've ever encountered. The A2's build quality is superb, its finish is flawless and, with the help of a few more mounting accessories, its reach, I feel, could be almost endless. Provided you don't ask it to do too much, i.e., fill too large a room with ear-splitting sound, the A2 is a fantastic achievement of loudspeaker design and worth every penny of its modest asking price."

Simply the Best 
"Simply put, the A2 is a fun, fun, fun mother #*&!!! loudspeaker that just so happens to also sound fantastic."

"Pound for pound, the A2 is one of the best, if not the best, audiophile or home theater products I've encountered this year."  

...Simply put, we are speechless.

Click here! to read the full A2 review at HomeTheaterReview.com.