Perreaux
Perreaux 80i Stereo Integrated Amplifier
80i
Pure, distortion free high performance integrated amplifier
The PERREAUX 80i Stereo Integrated amplifier delivers powerful, pure, distortion-free sound for the discerning music lover. Featuring the high-performance - USB Asynchronous 24 bit / 96k ES SABRE ES9006 Reference Digital Audio Converter (DAC) the 80i provides connection and control of multiple Digital and Analog audio Input sources including Unbalanced Analog Line Inputs 3 (RCA), USB, Optical 2 (Toslink) Digital and Coaxial (SPDIF) Digital Inputs. Unbalanced Preamp (RCA) and Unbalanced line (RCA) Outputs are provided for connection to additional audio power amplifiers such as the PERREAUX 100p , 350 or 750 power amplifiers for multiple speaker systems and external High Fidelity audio equipment. Additional features include an integrated, class-leading PERREAUX Moving Magnet Phono Module for Turntable connection, elegant backlit Touch Panel control, Serial and full-function IR Remote Control and Home Theatre bypass function for connection to Home Theatre Surround Sound Systems. Available in Anodised Silver / Black or hand-painted Midnight Black finishes. Optional Rack Mounting Kit also available - The PERREAUX 80i Integrated Amplifier - Order yours today!
80i
Rugged, powerful, built to last a lifetime. The award-winning PERREAUX 80i integrated amplifier is an elegant, well-seasoned and reliable performer. Now in its tenth year of production the fully-featured 80i incorporates the precision ES SABRE ES9006 Reference Digital Audio Converter (DAC), PERREAUX Moving Magnet (MM) Phono Preamplifier Module with Earthing Terminal for Turntable connection, Line-level Analog (RCA) Inputs, Home Theatre Bypass, Preamp and Line Level Outputs, Serial and Full-function IR Remote Control and Backlit Touch Panel Controller. Locate your nearest PERREAUX dealer to experience the 80i Integrated amplifier for yourself.
FEATURES
Digital to Analog Converter (DAC)
Stream high resolution digital audio directly from your computer via the integrated Sabre Reference ES 9006 24-bit/96kHz asynchronous USB DAC.
Remote Control
The PERREAUX 80i Stereo Integrated Amplifier includes a full-function IR Remote Control handset and onboard Serial (RS232) connectivity for integration with popular Home Automation systems including Crestron™ and AMX™.
Touch Panel Interface
The 80i features a unique, dimmable, front-panel, touch-sensitive controller. This feature allows the user to switch the unit in and out of standby or select the desired audio input source.
Transformer coupled Digital Input
The 80i features a transformer-coupled Coaxial (SPDIF) Digital input providing electrical isolation and improved jitter performance for Coaxial Digital audio sources.
Inputs
The 80i features three pairs of analog Line Inputs (RCA) A Home Theatre Bypass input to Integrate the 80i into your Home Theatre system using the selectable Home Theatre (HT) input loop. This function allows the 80i to receive signal and provide power to the main L/R loudspeakers as a component of a Surround Sound System. The 80i additionally features 2 x Optical (Toslink) and 1 Coaxial (SPDIF) Digital inputs for the connection of Digital Set top boxes, TV, CD Players, Music Streamers or Games consoles. The 80i also incorporates a PERREAUX Moving Magnet (MM) Phono Input pair for simple Turntable connection.
Control iTunes and Windows Media Player via USB
When using the USB input, the 80i remote can control iTunes or similar music applications, such as Windows Media Player.
Integrated Phono Module
The 80i incorporates a class leading PERREAUX Moving Magnet (MM) phono input with Earthing Terminal for simple Turntable connection.
Class-AB amplifier
The Class-AB amplifier output stage allows environment friendly energy requirements without compromising sound quality.
Upsampling Digital to Analogue Converter
The on-board 80i upsampling 24-bit/96kHz Digital to Analogue converter (DAC) enables high-fidelity sound from any digital audio source.
1 Watt Standby Power Consumption
With power consumption below 1 Watt in standby, 80i is one of the most energy conscious Hi Fi amplifiers available today
Power supply: high-current Toroidal
The 80i is equipped with a high-current power supply and custom-designed Toroidal transformer, delivering 80 Watts of power per channel into 8 Ohms.
Built to last
Mechanical strength, reliability and longevity have always been the hallmarks of PERREAUX’s amplifier designs. The 80i is a rugged, powerful, high performance 80 Watt Stereo Power amplifier designed to drive the most challenging of speaker loads with minimal effort.
MOSFET Output Devices
MOSFET output devices are at the heart of all PERREAUX amplifiers and provide a detailed and dynamic sound Power Output
REVIEWS
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Amplifier Section
Power Output:
80W into 8Ω 130W into 4Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N):
Typically 20Hz to 20kHz
0.002% @ 1kHz <0.05%
Frequency Response:
Typically 20Hz to 20kHz
20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal to Noise (A-weighted):
105dB, ref. 80W into 8Ω
Damping Factor:
400 @ 1kHz, ref. 8Ω
Gain:
28dB
Preamplifier Section
Analogue Inputs:
3 Line Level (RCA) 1 Phono (RCA)
Home Theatre Input:
Yes (selectable)
Analogue Input Impedance:
47kΩ
Home Theatre Input:
Yes (selectable)
Volume Control Range:
-90.0dB to +6.0dB
Analogue Outputs:
1 Pre Out (RCA) 1 Line Out (RCA)
Analogue Output Impedance:
Pre Out: Line Out:
540Ω 270Ω
Signal to Noise Ratio (A-weighted):
113dB, ref. 2Vrms
Digital Audio Section
Digital Inputs:
1 USB (Asynchronous 24/96) 1 Coaxial (SPDIF) 2 Optical (Toslink)
Digital Input Impedance:
75Ω (Coaxial)
Transformer Coupled Digital Input:
Yes (Coaxial)
Digital to Analogue Converter:
ESS Technology Sabre Reference ES9006 DAC
Input Word Length (maximum):
24-bit (all inputs)
Input Sample Rate (maximum):
96kHz (all inputs)
Digital to Analogue Conversion:
24-bit/96kHz (upsampled)
DAC Output Voltage:
1.95Vrms @ 0dBFS
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N):
Typically 20Hz to 20kHz
0.002% @ 1kHz, -20dBFS <0.004%, -20dBFS
Frequency Response:
20Hz to 20kHz
±0.2dB
Signal to Noise Ratio (A-weighted):
120dB, ref. 0dBFS
Phono Module
Gain:
40dB
Input Impedance:
47kΩ
Input Capacitance:
100pF
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N):
Typically 20Hz to 20kHz
0.06% @ 1kHz, 1Vrms <0.15%, 1Vrms
General
Power Consumption
Standby: Idle: Maximum (130W into 4Ω):
<1W 50W 640W
Dimensions
Width: Depth: Height:
431mm (17.0") 309mm (12.2") 67mm (2.6")
Weight:
11.5kg (25.3lb)