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Perreaux EP Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Dual Channel Preamplifier 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 Ep Preamplifier

    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

    The EP should not be used near water, for example near a bathtub, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. The EP should be rack mounted only in a heavy-duty rack or stand that is recommended for audio equipment use.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents i i i i Introducing the Perreaux EP Preamplifier .............. 3 ii ii ii ii Important Safety Instructions..................4 iii iii iii iii Table of Contents......................5 1 1 1 1 Unpacking and Placement..................6 2 2 2 2 Instant Install ........................

  • Page 7: Unpacking And Placement

    Your EP interconnect cabling short. Position all the separate components of your system close enough to your EP to avoid having to stretch or extend any of the interconnect cables. Do not place auxiliary equipment directly on top of the EP.

  • Page 8: Instant Install

    After checking the supply voltage compatibility with the voltage rating on the EP rear panel, insert the power cord-set supplied into the rear of the unit and into the wall. Switch on the socket at the wall and power up the EP using the switch on the front panel.
  • Page 9 Play your source material Start your source material playing. Increase the volume Slowly increase the volume on the EP to achieve a comfortable listening level. CONGRATULATIONS! Now that you have achieved your first objective, sit back, relax and please read the rest of the manual at your own pace, in your favourite armchair, whilst sipping a hot cup of coffee.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Functions

    Depress this switch to turn power ON. Mute relay circuitry is employed in the EP so output is muted momentarily after the power switch is actuated. Depress the switch again to turn the unit off, at which time the outputs will be disconnected.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Functions

    Serial Number The serial number is unique to your EP. 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.
  • Page 12 Severe damage can result from applying incorrect voltage to the unit. Mains Fuse The EP is equipped with a user serviceable AC mains fuse. In the event of fuse failure, always replace with the same type and value fuse. Remember, fuses do not usually blow without a reason.

  • Page 13: Remote Control Functions

    Note: After one minute, the EP will enter standby mode and volume will be set to zero. The display will revert to a red dot, indicating standby. The mute control has a ‘punch through’ function and will operate regardless of the code-set selected i.e.
  • Page 14 Compact Disc Source Select Depressing this control selects the Compact Disc source input and the relevant code-set. The Compact Disc input is indicated by “Cd” on the display of the EP. Tape Source Select Depressing this control selects the Tape source input.

  • Page 15: Special Design Philosophies

    Today’s Perreaux range comes closer to fulfilling our shared vision than at any other time in the past.
  • Page 16 “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 17: 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 18: Maximising System Potential

    8 8 8 8 Maximising System Potential Interconnects An often-ignored area in high fidelity systems is the cabling connecting the and Speaker various components. Interconnect leads should be high quality cable with Cables substantial terminations. Gold plate is inherently resistant to corrosion, and an excellent conductor.
  • Page 19 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 20: Care And Maintenance

    9 9 9 9 Care and Maintenance The EP has been designed to provide many years of trouble free enjoyment. It is important to keep the exterior of the unit clean. Note: Please switch the unit off and remove the cord-set from the rear of the amplifier before attempting to clean your EP in the manner described below.

  • Page 21: 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 EP to five (5) years from date of Extended purchase, please return a fully completed warranty registration form along with a...

  • Page 22: Extended Warranty Registration Form

    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 23: 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 24 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 25 Step 1 – Loudspeakers PREAMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER 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 26 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 preamplifier, it will be necessary to determine whether or not the noise increases with the volume control;...
  • Page 27 Faultfinding Fault in Flowchart 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 28: Specifications

    Specifications The EP 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. A list of numbers reveals virtually nothing.
  • Page 29 Input Sensitivity....................205mV Indicates the amount of input voltage required to drive the unit to its rated output. Due to the gain setup of the EP, it is able to achieve its rated output even from the lowest of input levels.
  • Page 30 Dynamic Range ....................110dB Dynamic Range is the difference between the loudest and quietest portions of a signal. Due to CD formats 96dB dynamic range limit, the EP provides more than enough dynamic range to cope with any musical transients the CD format can throw at it.

  • Page 31: Physical Dimensions

    Physical Dimensions...

  • Page 32: Contact Details

    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...
  • Page 33 Installation Notes...

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