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Perreaux

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From small beginnings in 1974, PERREAUX quickly transformed into a New Zealand export success story. 

PERREAUX designs, engineers and manufactures state-of-the-art, audiophile-class, amplifiers, preamplifiers, loudspeakers and audio equipment.

We employ highly-skilled and qualified designers, engineers and technicians to create sound experiences – not just sound equipment.  We source the finest componentry available for our designs and meticulously assemble by hand. Our products are thoughtfully designed and expertly finished, engineered to last a lifetime.

Perreaux

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300iX Integrated Amplifier

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Power Output & Performance
 
  • Continuous Power Output: 350 W RMS per channel into 8Ω; 600 W RMS per channel into 4Ω 
  • Class Design: Hybrid Class-A/AB (first 10 W in pure Class-A with bipolar input stage and MOSFET output stage) 
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): Typically 0.004% @ 1kHz into 8Ω; < 0.02% (20Hz–20kHz) into 8Ω 
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz – 25kHz (±0.25dB) 
  • Damping Factor: > 700 @ 1kHz into 8Ω 
  • Maximum Current Output: 80A per channel 
Digital & Analog Connectivity
  • Digital Inputs:
    • 1 x USB-B (up to 32-bit / 384kHz, DSD64/128/256)
    • 1 x AES/EBU (XLR)
    • 2 x Optical (Toslink)
    • 2 x Coaxial (SPDIF)
    • Bluetooth audio streaming 
  • Analog Inputs:
    • 1 x Balanced XLR
    • 5 x Unbalanced RCA
    • 1 x Power Amp direct input (RCA)
    • Integrated MM/MC Phono stage 
  • Outputs:
    • 2 pairs of speaker binding posts per channel (bi-wire capable)
    • 1 x Preamplifier output (RCA)
    • 1 x Tape output (RCA)
    • 1 x 6.35mm headphone jack (powered by dedicated SXH2 Class-A module, 8Ω to 600Ω) 
  • DAC Chipset: ESS ES9038PRO Sabre 32-bit DSD DAC [
Physical & Control Specifications
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 426 mm x 149 mm x 344 mm (16.8″ x 5.9″ x 13.5″) 
  • Weight: 21.5 kg (47.4 lbs) 

200iX Integrated Amplifier

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Power Output & Amplification
 
  • Power Output (Rated): 200 W per channel into 8 Ω; 300 W per channel into 4 Ω 
  • Maximum Output (Before Clipping): 230 W into 8 Ω; 360–400 W into 4 Ω 
  • Power Supply: 665 VA toroidal transformer with substantial capacitance (54,000 µF) 
  • Class Operation: Pure Class A up to ~10 W, transitioning to Class AB MOSFET 
  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N): < 0.005% (typically ~0.002% at 1 kHz into 8 Ω) 
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0.00 / -0.15 dB); 5 Hz to 60 kHz (+0.00 / -0.50 dB) 
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
  • DAC Chip: ESS Sabre ES9038PRO 32-bit
  • USB Resolution: Up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD64 / DSD128 / DSD256
  • S/PDIF & AES/EBU Resolution: Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz (Coaxial, Optical, AES/EBU) 
Inputs & Outputs
  • Digital Inputs: 2× Coaxial (RCA), 2× Optical (Toslink), 1× USB Type-B, 1× AES/EBU, Bluetooth (aptX, AAC, LDAC, SBC)
  • Analog Inputs: 1× Balanced XLR, 4 to 5× Unbalanced RCA (including Home Theatre loop / bypass), Integrated MM/MC phono stage
  • Analog Outputs: Preamp output, line-level output, 12V trigger output
  • Headphone Amplifier: Integrated SXH2 Class A module (supports 8–600 Ω, 1.0 W into 32 Ω)
  • Phono Stage: Moving Magnet (MM, +40 dB gain) / Moving Coil (MC, +60 dB gain) 
Physical & General Specs
  • Control Options: Front OLED display, rotary dial, IR remote control, iOS/Android Bluetooth app, RS-232 / smart home integration 
  • Chassis Finish Options: Black, white, blue, aqua, purple, pink, yellow, salmon, and custom Dulux automotive paint options 
  • Dimensions (W × H × D): 42.6 cm × 14.9 cm × 34.4 cm (16.8″ × 5.9″ × 13.5″) 
  • Weight: 16 kg to 19 kg (approx. 35.2–41.8 lbs)

80i Integrated Amplifier

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Power & Performance
 
  • Power Output: 80 W per channel into 8 Ω; 130 W per channel into 4 Ω
  • Class of Operation: Class-AB with MOSFET output stages
  • Transformer: High-current toroidal transformer (400VA)
  • Damping Factor: 400 at 1 kHz
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 105 dB (line)
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): ~0.05% (or 0.002% at 1 kHz depending on revision/testing) 
Digital & Analog Inputs
  • Digital Inputs:
    • 1 x Asynchronous USB (up to 24-bit/96 kHz via ESS Sabre Reference ES9006 DAC)
    • 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF
    • 2 x Optical Toslink 
  • Analog Inputs:
    • 3 x Unbalanced RCA Line inputs
    • 1 x Moving Magnet (MM) Phono input (47 kΩ impedance, 40 dB gain)
    • 1 x Home Theatre bypass input 
Outputs
  • 1 x Unbalanced Pre Out (RCA)
  • 1 x Unbalanced Line Out (RCA)
  • Loudspeaker binding posts 
Physical & Control Specifications
  • Control: Dimmable front touch-panel interface, IR remote control, and RS232 serial control
  • Power Consumption: <1W in standby, 640W max
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 431 x 309 x 67 mm (17 x 12.2 x 2.6 inches)
  • Weight: 11.5 kg (25.3 lbs

350 Power Amplifier

Perreaux Prisma 350
Power Output & Performance
 
  • Continuous Power Output: 350W RMS per channel into 8Ω; 600W RMS per channel into 4Ω 
  • Class A Operation: First 10W pure Class A 
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): Typically 0.004% @ 1kHz into 8Ω; <0.02% across 20Hz–20kHz 
  • Frequency Response: 5Hz – 40kHz (+0dB, -0.25dB) 
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100dB (unweighted) 
  • Damping Factor: >700 at 1kHz into 8Ω 
  • Gain: 30.7 dB 
  • Maximum Current Output: 80A per channel 
  • Dynamic Headroom: >1.1 dB 
Inputs & Connections
  • Inputs: 1x unbalanced RCA (22kΩ impedance, 1.5V RMS sensitivity), 1x balanced XLR (3.3kΩ impedance, 0.78V RMS sensitivity)
  • Speaker Outputs: 2 pairs of binding posts per channel (supports bi-wiring)
  • Control: 2x 5VDC remote trigger inputs, earth isolation switch 
Physical Specifications
  • Dimensions: 430mm (Width) x 194mm (Height) x 486mm (Depth) (approx. 430 x 186 x 497mm depending on exact revision/feet)
  • Weight: 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs)

750 Monoblock Amplifiers

Perreaux 750p Mono blocks – image 2
Power Output & Performance
 
  • Continuous Power Output: 750W rms into 8Ω; 1300W rms into 4Ω 
  • Operation Class: Hybrid Class-A/AB (operates in pure Class-A up to 10W) 
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): Typically 0.008% @ 1kHz into 8Ω; <0.04% (20Hz to 20kHz into 8Ω) 
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz to 25kHz (±0.25dB) 
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 100 dB (unweighted, rated output) 
  • Damping Factor: >700 @ 1kHz into 8Ω 
  • Maximum Current Output: 160A 
  • Dynamic Headroom: >1.1 dB (rated with music) 
Inputs & Connections
  • Unbalanced Input: 1 x RCA (22kΩ input impedance, 1.50V rms input sensitivity)
  • Balanced Input: 1 x XLR (3.3kΩ input impedance, ±0.77V rms input sensitivity)
  • Speaker Outputs: 2 pairs of speaker binding posts (supports bi-wiring)
  • Trigger Inputs: 2 x Remote Trigger Inputs (5V DC) 
Physical Specifications
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 430mm x 186mm x 497mm (16.9″ x 7.3″ x 19.6″)
  • Weight: 31.0 kg (68.3 lbs) 

100P Stereo Power Amplifier

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Power Output & Performance

  • Power Output: 100W RMS per channel into 8Ω; 145W RMS per channel into 4Ω 
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): <0.02% (typically <0.001% @ 1kHz) 
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (±0.1dB) 
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 120dB (unweighted, ref. 100W into 8Ω) 
  • Dynamic Range: 120dB @ -60dB (ref. 100W into 8Ω, unweighted) 
  • Damping Factor: 400 at 1kHz into 8Ω 
  • Channel Separation: Better than 90dB (typically 100dB @ 1kHz, ref. 100W into 8Ω) 
  • Amplifier Gain: 29.1dB (Balanced), 35.1dB (Unbalanced) 
Inputs & Impedance
  • Inputs: 1 x Balanced (XLR) pair, 1 x Unbalanced (RCA) pair
  • Input Impedance: 20kΩ (Balanced), 47kΩ (Unbalanced)
  • Input Sensitivity: 1.0Vrms (Balanced), 0.5Vrms (Unbalanced) 
Features & Power Supply
  • Design: Hybrid Class A/AB with MOSFET output transistors and custom-wound 100W transformer
  • Regulation & Filtering: Shunt voltage regulators and power supply filtering
  • Control & Protection: 12V remote trigger input, built-in protection circuitry, and audio-grade signal capacitors
  • Power Consumption: <1W (Standby), 60W (Idle), 670W (Maximum into 4Ω) 
Physical Dimensions & Weight
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 431mm x 309mm x 67mm (17.0″ x 12.2″ x 2.6″)
  • Weight: 12.0kg (26.4 lbs)

DP32 DAC/Preamplifier

Perreaux Audiant dp32
Power Output & Performance
 
  • Digital Audio Section
    • DAC Chip: ESS Technology Sabre32 Reference ES9018 (32-bit) 
    • Digital Inputs:
      • 1 x Asynchronous USB (up to 24-bit/192kHz)
      • 1 x AES/EBU (XLR)
      • 2 x Coaxial S/PDIF (RCA)
      • 2 x Optical (Toslink) [
    • Input Impedance: AES/EBU (110Ω), Coaxial (75Ω) 
    • Max Input Sample Rate / Word Length: 192kHz / 24-bit (all inputs) 
    • Jitter: <10ps @ -3dBFS across all sample rates 
    • DAC Output Voltage: 2.0Vrms @ 0dBFS 
    Preamplifier Section
    • Analogue Inputs/Outputs: Features selectable balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and pre outputs, with a maximum output voltage of 12.0Vrms. Includes selectable volume and home theatre bypass functions. 
    Audio Performance & Measurements
    • Performance: Delivers a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.05dB) and very low THD+N (<0.0005% @ 1kHz). Features a high signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range of 140dB, with channel separation better than 115dB. 
    Physical Specifications
    • Dimensions & Weight: Measures 431mm x 305mm x 67mm and weighs 8.0 kg (17.6 lbs) inside a CNC-machined aluminium chassis.

VP3 Phono Preamplifier

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Power Output & Performance
 
The Perreaux Audiant VP3 is a customisable, audiophile-class Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) phono preamplifier from Perreaux. 
  • Category: Dual-input MM / MC phono preamplifier 
  • Inputs:
    • 2x unbalanced RCA pairs (simultaneous support for two turntables)
    • MM Gain: 36 dB to 48 dB (selectable via rear DIP switches)
    • MC Gain: 56 dB to 68 dB (selectable via rear DIP switches)
    • MM Impedance: 1 kΩ to 47 kΩ (selectable)
    • MC Impedance: 10 Ω to 47 kΩ (selectable)
    • MM Capacitance: 22 pF to 470 pF (selectable)
    • MC Capacitance: 47 pF (selectable)
    • Input Overload Margin: 22 dB [
  • Outputs:
    • 1x unbalanced RCA pair, 1x balanced XLR pair (simultaneous output via separate buffer stages) 
  • Performance:
    • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.002% at 1 kHz
    • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 87 dB (unweighted) 
  • Equalization & Modes:
    • Selectable Normal RIAA or IEC RIAA (subsonic filtered) profiles
    • Stereo / Mono summing mode via front-panel touch controls 
  • Build & Power:
    • Shielded toroidal transformer with shunt voltage regulation
    • Mirrored internal channel layout
    • Remote 12V trigger input (3.5 mm mono jack) and RS232 port
    • Dimensions: 431 x 277 x 67 mm
    • Weight: 7.5 kg

VP4 Reference Phonostage

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Power Output & Performance
 
The Perreaux VP4 is a customizable, high-end audiophile phono preamplifier from Perreaux that supports both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges with simultaneous dual-turntable connections. 
Key Specifications
  • Cartridge Support: Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) 
  • Gain:
    • MM Input: 36dB to 48dB (selectable)
    • MC Input: 56dB to 68dB (selectable) 
  • Input Sensitivity:
    • MM Input: 3.0mV to 11.9mV (selectable)
    • MC Input: 0.3mV to 1.2mV (selectable) 
  • Input Impedance:
    • MM Input: 1kΩ to 47kΩ (selectable)
    • MC Input: 10Ω to 47kΩ (selectable) 
  • Input Capacitance:
    • MM Input: 22pF to 470pF (selectable)
    • MC Input: 47pF (selectable) 
  • Input Overload Margin: 16dB – 22dB 
  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N): 0.002% at 1kHz @ rated output 
  • Outputs:
    • 1 × Unbalanced pair (RCA)
    • 1 × Balanced pair (XLR) 
  • Output Impedance: 30Ω (Balanced) / 100Ω (Unbalanced) 
  • Maximum Output: 4.6 Vrms (6.6 Vpp) 
  • Equalization Profiles: Normal RIAA or IEC RIAA (selectable) 
  • Dimensions (W × D × H): 426 × 344 × 82 mm 
  • Weight: 5.3 kg 
Distinctive Features
  • BLACK Mode: Features an integrated 3.2Ah Li-ion battery providing up to 30 hours of playback for complete galvanic isolation from AC mains noise