Perreaux

Perreaux was formed in 1974. The first product produced was the “GS 2002”, an integrated transistor amplifier capable of a whopping 22Wrms per channel. Over the next two years the company continued developing its products and was then producing preamplifiers, power amplifiers and loudspeakers for both the domestic and professional local markets.

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  • 200iX

    Turqoise 200iX Integrated Amplifier

    EXPERIENCE THE MANY COLOURS OF SOUND

    Fully-featured and functional, this elegant, hand-crafted, 200 Watt, stereo integrated amplifier incorporates a host of analog and digital audio connections including AES EBU, USB, Bluetooth Audio, Optical (Toslink) and Coaxial (SPDIF) digital inputs, Balanced (XLR) and Unbalanced (RCA) analog inputs.

    With an onboard, integrated 24 bit, 384k, SABRE Pro 9038 DSD DAC the 200iX is capable of playing high resolution digital files from your computer or streaming Bluetooth audio direct from your smartphone or tablet.

    Additionally the 200iX also features a class-leading PERREAUX MM / MC Phono preamplifier module for connection of either a Moving Coil or Moving Magnet turntable.

    Headphone enthusiasts are also catered to with the inclusion of the legendary PERREAUX SXH2 Headphone amplifier. This high-power, Class A headphone amplifier with independent power supply can easily power headphones rated from 8 – 600 Ohms.

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    Full control of the 200iX is available via the downloadable PERREAUX Bluetooth iOS / Android app, or supplied hand-held IR Remote Control. Rack mounting kit also available separately. The PERREAUX 200iX – order yours today.

    Amplifier

    Rated Power Output (per channel):
    200W into 8Ω 300W into 4Ω
    Maximum Power Output (prior to clipping, per channel):
    230W into 8Ω 350W into 4Ω
    Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
    Typically: 20Hz to 20kHz:
    0.002% @ 1kHz, 200W into 8Ω 0.010%, 200W into 8Ω

    DAC Module Specifications

    Digital Inputs:
    2 SPDIF Coax (RCA)
    2 SPDIF Optical (Toslink)
    1 USB (Type B)
    1 AES EBU (XLR)
    Chipsets:
    ES9038PRO Sabre DAC
    Input Sample Rate:
    32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz (Coax, Optical) 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / DSD 64, 128, 256 (USB)
    Input Word Length (maximum):
    24-bit (Coax, Optical, AES EBU)
    32-bit (USB)
    Input Impedance:
    75Ω (Coax)
    Transformer Coupled
    Coax / AES EBU
    Yes No Asynchronous and Galvanically Isolated
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  • 300iX

    THE ULTIMATE FUSION OF COLOUR AND SOUND

    Our most powerful integrated amplifier, the PERREAUX 300iX is a hand-crafted, 300 Watt, stereo integrated amplifier featuring a host of Analog and Digital audio connections including AES EBU, USB, Bluetooth Audio, Optical (Toslink) and Coaxial (SPDIF) Digital Inputs, Balanced (XLR) and Unbalanced (RCA) Analog Inputs.

    With an onboard, integrated 24 bit, 384k, SABRE Pro 9038 DSD DAC the 300iX is capable of playing high resolution digital files from your computer or streaming Bluetooth audio direct from your smartphone or tablet.

    Additionally the 300iX also features a class-leading PERREAUX MM / MC Phono preamplifier module with Earthing Terminal for simple connection of either a Moving Coil or Moving Magnet Turntable.

    Headphone enthusiasts are also catered to with the inclusion of the legendary PERREAUX SXH2 Headphone amplifier. This high-power, Class A Headphone amplifier with independent power supply can easily power headphones rated from 8 – 600 Ohms.

    Full control of the 300iX is available via the downloadable PERREAUX Bluetooth iOS / Android app, Front panel interface or supplied hand-held Infra Red Remote Control. Rack mounting kit also available separately.

    Continuous Power Output (per channel):
    350Wrms into 8Ω 600Wrms into 4Ω
    Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N):
    Typically
    0.004% @ 1kHz into 8Ω 20Hz to 20kHz <0.02% into 8Ω
    Frequency Response:
    20Hz-25kHz, ±0.25dB
    Hum & Noise (unweighted):
    100dB, ref. rated output
    Dynamic Headroom (rated with music):
    >1.1dB
    Maximum Current Output:
    80A per channel
    Damping Factor:
    >700 @ 1kHz into 8Ω
    Gain
    30.7dB
    Input Impedance:
    Unbalanced Balanced
    22kΩ 3.3kΩ
    Input Sensitivity:
    Unbalanced Balanced
    1.5Vrms ±0.78Vrms

    Dimensions

    Width:Height:Depth:
    430mm (16.9″) 186mm (7.3″) 497mm (19.6″)
    Weight:
    30.0kg (66.1lb)

    DAC Module Specifications

    Digital Inputs:
    2 SPDIF Coax (RCA)
    2 SPDIF Optical (Toslink)
    1 USB (Type B)
    1 AES EBU (XLR)
    Chipsets:
    ES9038PRO Sabre DAC
    Input Sample Rate:
    32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz (Coax, Optical) 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / DSD 64, 128, 256 (USB)
    Input Word Length (maximum):
    24-bit (Coax, Optical, AES EBU)
    32-bit (USB)
    Input Impedance:
    75Ω (Coax)
    Transformer Coupled
    Coax / AES EBU
    Yes No Asynchronous and Galvanically Isolated
  • Prisma 350
    Perreaux Prisma 350 The Prisma 350 is a 350W per-channel stereo power amplifier. The high power output allows the 350 to effortlessly drive any loudspeakers with the precision, detail and authority that Perreaux products are renowned for.
    The ability to extend deep into the lower octaves with control and finesse delivers instruments and voices with lifelike heft, body and scale. Sonic transparency is deep at the heart of the 350, allowing the musicians artistic prowess to be realised in its entirety and as intended by the mastering engineer.
    www.I-Fidelity.com test results
    Observations Amplifier: Perreaux 350P
    Power:
    Rated power @ 4 ohm (1% THD): 780 W
    Rated power @ 8 ohms (1% THD): 440 W

    Distortions:
    (THD + N, 10 watts @ 4 ohms): 0.0034%
    IM distortion SMPTE (5 watts @ 4 ohms): 0.018%
    CCIF IM distortion (5 watts @ 4 ohms): 0.0005%
     
    SNR:
    Foreign voltage (- 20 kHz): -92.2 dB
    Signal to noise (A-weighted): -98.1 dB

  • Prisma 750 Monoblocks

    Perreaux Prisma 750

    Ultra Stiff Power Supply
    The 750 incorporates a massive custom designed, toroidal power transformer, employing unusually heavy gauge wire that reduces copper losses to a minimum. An electrostatic shield prevents AC line borne interference from entering the signal path. The power supply filter capacitors, totaling 60,000uF, have exceptionally low inductance and internal resistance. They charge and discharge in response to load demand far more rapidly than conventional storage capacitors and are capable of delivering the instantaneous current required by the output stages, providing optimum dynamic range and transient response. The wiring from the power supplies to the output boards is designed for unimpeded transmission of the required current and voltage and utilizes heavy gauge, tinned copper wire cables. Since power supply leads radiate at signal frequencies, all wiring is carefully loomed to minimise this effect.

    Perreaux Prisma 750 monoblock

    Hybrid Class-A/AB
    The bi-polar transistors used in the 750 are operatin in Class-A. This avoids the crossover notch distortion and the resulting odd-order harmonics present, to some degree, in all other classes of operation. The devices used in the 750 output stage are MOSFETs, which with high quiescent current circuitry, are run in the equivalent of Class-A to 10 watts. Beyond this point the output class is technically Class-AB (hence the hybrid nomenclature), but with a major difference. The combination of MOSFET characteristics and their application in this circuitry, result in crossover distortion so minimal that it is virtually non-existent.

    Continuous Power Ouput:
    750Wrms into 8Ω
    1300Wrms into 4Ω
    Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N):
    Typically 0.008% @ 1kHz in 8Ω
    20Hz to 20kHz <0.04% into 8Ω Maximum Current Output: 160A Damping Factor: >700 @ 1kHz into 8Ω

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