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Perreaux 6160/P Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 6160/P 6160/P 6160/P 6160/P 160Wx6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Owners Manual...
  • Page 2 No licenses to patents or other intellectual property of Perreaux are granted by the Company in connection with the sale of Perreaux products, expressly or by implication.
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  • Page 4: Introducing The Perreaux 6160 Power Amplifier

    We maintain the human-link throughout, from design and construction, through to the ultimate test, your music, your system, your ears. Because we too listen to our products, we know that with your Perreaux you will discover many more of the musical secrets we strive to reveal.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    ii ii ii ii Important Safety Instructions Note: All safety and operating instructions should be read carefully before the 6160 is used. reference. The 6160 should not be used near water, for example near a bathtub, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. The 6160 should be rack mounted only in a heavy-duty rack or stand that is recommended for audio equipment use.
  • Page 6 DO NOT attempt to repair the 6160. In the event of a problem, please contact your Perreaux dealer. DO NOT operate this product in an explosive atmosphere. Caution! The 6160 is an extremely high powered, convection cooled amplifier. The finned outer heat sinks may become very hot when delivering high volume levels –...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Introducing the Perreaux 6160 Power Amplifier ... 3 ii ii ii ii Important Safety Instructions... 4 iii iii iii iii Table of Contents... 6 1 1 1 1 Unpacking and Placement... 7 2 2 2 2 Instant Install ...

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Placement

    1 1 1 1 The 6160 is packaged for maximum protection. instructions below before proceeding to unpack the unit. Be extremely careful. Unpacking Inspect both ends of the cardboard box and open at the end without the Procedure central staple by slitting the reinforced tape at either side. Fold back the flaps and tip the package on end and the inner box will slide out.
  • Page 9 Ventilation The 6160 is a high-powered amplifier. For optimal performance, the unit MUST Requirements receive adequate ventilation. Please do not install in a sealed cabinet. Please do not stack products directly on top of the unit. Please do not cover the product with a cloth or similar. Please do not mount the 6160 directly onto carpeted surfaces.

  • Page 10: Instant Install

    2 2 2 2 If you are like us, the first thing you will want to do is to play your favourite piece of music through your new 6160. The following instructions are written to enable you to achieve this as quickly as possible. These are not comprehensive instructions, but are designed to enable you to play music now! Note: Please take the time to read the 6160 manual thoroughly as it...
  • Page 11 Start your source component Switch on the source component both at the wall and on its front panel. Ensure you have some source material inserted and press play. Increase the volume Slowly increase the preamplifier/processor volume control to achieve a comfortable listening level.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Functions

    3 3 3 3 Front Panel Functions Power Indicator The indicator light is an LED that shows the status of your 6160 multi-channel power amplifier. This indicates that the amplifier is not connected to the mains supply. This could be due to the power switch being set to OFF or power not being supplied to the mains power cord (e.g.
  • Page 13 Clipping Indicators Under the numbered indication on the front panel insert screen, each of the six channels of the 6160 have an independent LED indicator which will illuminate if the input signal is too high, potentially causing damaging distortion and is a warning to reduce volume to the indicated channel(s).

  • Page 14: Rear Panel Functions

    4 4 4 4 Caution! Please make all changes at minimum volume setting. Only increase the volume after the connections have been made. AC Mains Input An IEC-standard mains input is provided at the rear of the unit. The AC cord set is removable, allowing you to upgrade to a cord set of your preference.
  • Page 15 The serial number is unique to your 6160. Please record this number and store it in a safe place. For any service related enquiry, please be prepared to quote the product serial number to Perreaux personnel or their service representative. Input Voltage and Fuse Rating Input Voltage It is important that the 6160 be operated from the correct AC mains voltage.
  • Page 16 Remember, fuses do not usually blow without a reason. Any doubts about fuse failure should be conveyed directly to your Perreaux dealer. For more information on fuse ratings, please refer to Chapter 14 “Specifications”.
  • Page 17 Input Sockets Accepts a standard single-ended input (RCA) from a preamplifier/processor with single-ended outputs. conductive, corrosion resistant, and provide less potential for corrosion induced distortion. All inputs are clearly marked channel 1 through 6. By associating the channel inputs as pairs, the 6160 can be configured as three 160W stereo power amplifiers.

  • Page 18: Bridging Channels

    The Perreaux 6160 multi-channel amplifier can be thought of as three stereo amplifiers built into a single box. Each pair of channels within the unit can be bridged to form a single channel with approximately three times the potential output of a single channel.
  • Page 19 Caution! When in bridged mode, loudspeaker cables must be connected directly from the amplifier to the loudspeakers. DO NOT connect to a speaker switch, headphone adapter, or any other device that shares a common ground between channels . Connect the signal lead from the desired source to the bridged input. In this instance, the bridged input for channels 5&6 is input 5.

  • Page 20: Special Design Philosophies

    Today’s Perreaux range comes closer to fulfilling our shared vision than at any other time in the past.
  • Page 21 “Form and function” are both tough masters. That is why our amplifier heat sinks are not hidden, but instead feature prominently in all our designs. We make no excuses for producing some of the most distinctive high-end audio products on the planet. We let “form and function” blend together in perfect harmony.

  • Page 22: Special Design Features

    Features Special Design Rugged Build Mechanical strength has been a hallmark of Perreaux products since the Quality company first started production back in 1974. The concept behind the physical design and construction is that each structural member should contribute to both rigidity and performance.
  • Page 23 Earthing Perreaux engineers pay particular attention to designing the product to ensure maximum separation between internal signal and power earths, only meeting at a central starred point.

  • Page 24: Maximising System Potential

    Bi-amping can achieve greater control, dynamics and resolution than if you try to run everything from a single stereo amplifier. Positioning Positioning of your source equipment (tuner, video, disc, tape, record, decks) is Ancillary important.
  • Page 25 Note: 100 Watts is twice as loud as 10 Watts, not ten times as loud. Perreaux equipment is designed with substantial headroom built in – that is, the reserve necessary to reproduce musical peaks without clipping. Final High fidelity systems are an investment deserving of careful thought and Thoughts personal time.

  • Page 26: The Power Mosfet

    9 9 9 9 The Power MOSFET Today with the vast number of technical achievements occurring around the world, many discoveries are overshadowed or obscured by some that may appear more important to the general media. One such discovery of importance, to the audiophile at least, is that of the power MOSFET device.
  • Page 27 their much smaller size, no filaments and greater reliability with reduced vulnerability to physical damage. Audio When used in an audio power amplifier, the advantages of the power MOSFET Applications over the power transistor are much more difficult to describe and would require greater complexity than can be gone into here.
  • Page 28 High Probably, from the sonic quality point of view, the most important improvement Frequency is the power MOSFETs vastly superior high frequency response. A large Response proportion of the power transistors used in modern hi-fi amplifiers start to show a decline in efficiency from 10kHz upwards. The efficiency of the power MOSFET does not start to decline until about 2MHz and is only down 3dB at 30MHz.

  • Page 29: Care And Maintenance

    The 6160 has been designed to provide many years of trouble free enjoyment. It’s important to keep the exterior of the unit clean and to periodically ensure that the air-cooling grills remain clear from obstruction. Note: Please switch the unit off and remove the cord-set from the rear of the amplifier before attempting to clean your 6160 in the manner described below.

  • Page 30: Warranty Information And Obtaining Service

    (365) days from the date of purchase from an authorised dealer or distributor. 5 Year To extend the warranty on your Perreaux 6160 to five (5) years from date of Extended purchase, please return a fully completed warranty registration form along with a...

  • Page 31: Extended Warranty Registration Form

    Please complete this form and either fax, mail or scan and e-mail it to Perreaux Industries Ltd. Fax: +64 9 815 5981 Mail: Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 47 413 Ponsonby Auckland New Zealand E-mail: info@perreaux.com Alternatively, complete the online Warranty Registration Form on our website –...

  • Page 32: Faultfinding Your System

    Perreaux products used with equipment manufactured by other manufacturers may cause an earth loop situation, but Perreaux products used with other Perreaux products will not cause an earth loop situation provided the following precautions are observed: The entire hi-fi system must be connected to the same mains/line power outlet.
  • Page 33 When a piece of equipment is supplied with a three pin mains/line supply lead all three pins must be connected in the correct fashion - see your dealer if in doubt. Check all interconnecting signal leads for good connections, both internal connections and firm contact with the sockets.
  • Page 34 Step 1 – Loudspeakers Change the loudspeaker leads from one loudspeaker to the other. If the fault remains in loudspeaker ‘A’, then loudspeaker ‘A’ is at fault, go no further. If the fault now appears in loudspeaker ‘B’ then the problem lies further up the line.
  • Page 35 This information will assist your Perreaux dealer or service person when or if any service is required. If the apparent fault is noise in one or both channels and has been localised to the amplifier, it will be necessary to determine whether or not the noise increases with the volume control;...
  • Page 36 Faultfinding Flowchart Fault in loudspeaker A Swap loudspeaker connections Fault in Loudspeaker A loudspeaker at fault Swap amplifier outputs Fault in Loudspeaker loudspeaker cable at fault Restore speaker cables to original connections Swap amplifier source input channels Fault in Loudspeaker loudspeaker cable at fault Swap source...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    The 6160 specifications are detailed in brief and then subsequently in more detail. In the detailed version, we attempt to explain the significance of each specification. The correlation between published specifications and sonic quality can be unreliable. measurements must be subject to qualitative as well as quantitative interpretation.
  • Page 38 Perreaux distortion measurements hold for any conditions presented by any known speaker. Further, any measurable distortion in the Perreaux is second- order harmonics – the least offensive to the ear.
  • Page 39 Another specification not always provided. One reason perhaps, this specification is important when indicating an amplifier’s ability to control the cone behavior of speaker systems, which are difficult to drive. Perreaux power amplifiers have high damping factors. Thus exerting massive control over the speaker system.

  • Page 40: Physical Dimensions

    Physical Dimensions...

  • Page 41: Contact Details

    For more information please contact your Perreaux dealer, or contact: Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 47 413 Ponsonby Auckland New Zealand Ph: +64 9 815-5452 Fax: +64 9 815-5981 E-mail: info@perreaux.com Internet: www.perreaux.com Contact Details...

  • Page 42: Installation Notes

    Installation Notes...

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