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Special Design Philosophies 

 

Perreaux has been designing and manufacturing only the highest 
quality audio componentry for more than a quarter of a century.  
Technology  has  continued  to  evolve  rapidly  over  that  time  and 
our  knowledge  and  application  of  design,  materials  and 
manufacturing  techniques  has  advanced  in  tandem  with  this.  
Today’s  Perreaux  range  comes  closer  to  fulfilling  our  shared 
vision than at any other time in the past. 

The  SXP2  has  been  developed  to  meet  customer  demands  for 
compact  higher  quality  products.    Careful  attention  has  been 
taken  throughout  the  development  phase,  not  to  make 
compromises that would degrade the high quality of reproduction 
that the unit is capable of delivering. 

To  follow  is  a  discussion  on  some  of  Perreaux  design 
philosophies that have been incorporated into the entire range.

 

Minimalist 

Design 

Leading British architect, John Pawson, writes: 

The  Minimum  can  be  defined  as  the  perfection 

that  an  object  achieves  when  it  is  no  longer 
possible  to  improve  it  by  subtraction.    This  is  the 
quality  that  an  object  has  when  every  component, 
every  detail,  and  every  junction  has  been  reduced 
or  condensed  to  the  essentials.    It  is  the  result  of 
the omission of the inessentials

”. 

Perreaux has  historically embraced the  minimalist ethic  from an 
audio design perspective only.  The concept of  “less equating to 
more”  has  been  at  the  heart  of  all  Perreaux  audio  designs  for 
more  than  a  quarter  of  a  century.  Our  current  product  offering 
takes the minimalist ethic to new levels by totally embracing the 
concept. 

Minimalist Electronics 

We  wish  to  maximise  the  quality  of  your  listening  pleasure  by 
keeping  the  componentry  and  signal  path  as  uncluttered,  short 
and clean possible.  All components in the signal path, even those 
of  the  highest  quality  have  an  effect  on  the  signal,  thereby 
altering the quality of the reproduction in some way.  Our aim is 
to recreate in its entirety, the original performance by not adding 
or subtracting anything, irrespective of the source. 

Содержание SXP2

Страница 1: ...SXP2 Passive Preamplifier Owners Manual ...

Страница 2: ... change products or specifications detailed herein at any time without notice and does not make any commitment to update the information contained herein 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 mboob ru is a registered trademark of Perreaux Industries Ltd Terms and prod...

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Страница 4: ...ng performance The Perreaux Silhouette series provides performance levels never before seen in its class Key Features Reference quality ALPS potentiometer Optimal PCB and ground plane layout for increased channel separation and crosstalk performance Highest quality fibreglass PCB with minimal internal wiring Dual preamplifier outputs Line out connections Compact Stylish The Perreaux Silhouette ser...

Страница 5: ...our system from the mains before attempting to clean your unit ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of reach of children ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during electrical storms NEVER disconnect the mains earth from the system NEVER operate the SXP2 with the cover removed NEVER use any liquid inside the SXP2 NEVER attempt to repair the SXP2 In the event of a problem please contact you...

Страница 6: ... 2 2 2 Instant Install 7 3 3 3 3 Front Panel Functions 9 4 4 4 4 Rear Panel Functions 10 5 5 5 5 Special Design Philosophies 11 6 6 6 6 Special Design Features 13 7 7 7 7 Care and Maintenance 15 8 8 8 8 Warranty Information 16 9 9 9 9 Extended Warranty Registration Form 17 10 10 10 10 Troubleshooting Guide 18 11 11 11 11 Specifications 19 12 12 12 12 Physical Dimensions 21 13 13 13 13 Contact Deta...

Страница 7: ...1 x Product manual 3 x Performance analysis charts Placing Your SXP2 The SXP2 should generally be placed close to your source equipment thus keeping interconnect cabling between the SXP2 and associated components as short as practical This will reduce the systems susceptibility to radio frequency interference and the negative effects associated with long cables Ventilation Requirements The SXP2 is...

Страница 8: ...potential interference from other components and electrical devices for example AC mains cords outlets transformers high power amplifiers computers etc Place the SXP2 close or near the source or input component in order to make as short a connection as possible Turn off associated components This minimises the potential to damage any other components when connecting your SXP2 into the system Conne...

Страница 9: ... SXP2 volume 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 glass of wine You ll find the whole experience much more pleasurable whilst listening to music ...

Страница 10: ...um knob reminds the user at every touch of the superior build quality designed into the SXP2 Volume control motion is smooth and accurate providing absolute control with near infinite gain resolution Input Selector Select one of the three source inputs via the input selector switch ...

Страница 11: ...nduced distortion Refer to Chapter 13 Specifications for detail on input impedance Line Level Outputs This single ended RCA output will provide a line level audio signal suitable for recording from the selected source input Also useful for bypassing the preamplifier for example to a headphone amplifier Preamplifier Outputs These single ended RCA outputs are commonly referred to as Preouts They pro...

Страница 12: ...he Minimum can be defined as the perfection that an object achieves when it is no longer possible to improve it by subtraction This is the quality that an object has when every component every detail and every junction has been reduced or condensed to the essentials It is the result of the omission of the inessentials Perreaux has historically embraced the minimalist ethic from an audio design per...

Страница 13: ...tive high end audio products on the planet We let form and function blend together in perfect harmony This surely is the essence of true minimalist utilisation Minimalism in a Wider Context John Pawson writes Clearly simplicity has dimensions to it that go beyond the purely aesthetic it can be seen as the reflection of some innate inner quality or the pursuit of philosophical or literary insight i...

Страница 14: ...ng cues combine seamlessly to allow form and function to blend in harmony and are typical hallmarks of the Perreaux brand Circuit Topology Compact At 216mm 8 5 wide x 58mm 2 3 high x 172mm 6 8 deep the SXP2 is extremely compact Signal Ground Special attention has been paid to ground planes to maintain sonic purity All signal grounding is optimised to provide a platform for a black background and i...

Страница 15: ...m Ultra Short Signal path Careful attention has been paid to the signal path within the preamplifier It is ultra short guarded by ground planes where necessary and carefully routed to avoid contamination from external noise sources ...

Страница 16: ...a Front Panel The SXP2 front panel features a high quality electroplate finish Over time the surface may retain finger marks and may need to be cleaned to restore it to original condition Regular Cleaning Gently wipe the front panel with a very clean cotton cloth Wipe across the surface and never in a circular motion Removing Stubborn Marks Only attempt this infrequently as too regular or vigorous...

Страница 17: ...ealand The warranty does not apply to any unit that has been misused abused or altered Any unit that is not performing satisfactorily may be returned to the factory in New Zealand for evaluation Return authorisation must first be obtained by either calling or writing to Perreaux prior to shipping the unit Perreaux Industries Ltd and it s authorised distributors and dealers shall not be held liable...

Страница 18: ...ax 64 3 489 2976 Mail Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 305 Mosgiel Dunedin 9053 New Zealand E mail info perreaux com Alternatively complete the online Warranty Registration Form on our website www perreaux com 3 Year Extended Warranty Form Name Address Suburb City Country Telephone E mail Website Product S I L H O U E T T E S X P 2 Serial No Dealer Purchase Date d d m m y y y y ...

Страница 19: ...r SXP2 is set to a suitable level SXP2 set to incorrect input Confirm that the input on your SXP2 is connected to the appropriate source output Loud speakers not connected Check that your loud speakers are firmly connected via cables into the binding posts on the rear of the SXP2 I can hear a hum coming through my loud speakers Input sockets and or output binding posts corroded Check that the inpu...

Страница 20: ...c Distortion THD N Typically 0 001 1kHz 20Hz to 20kHz 0 002 Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 0dB 0 05dB 5Hz 60kHz 0dB 0 50dB Signal to Noise Ratio unweighted 118dB Crosstalk Channel to Channel 120dB 1kHz 98dB 20kHz Input to Input 120dB 1kHz 97dB 20kHz Channel Tracking 0 50dB Gain Range 93dB to 0dB Input Impedance Typically 10kΩ Potentiometer Type Audio Log Audio Connections Inputs 3 pairs line level ...

Страница 21: ...lines which results in unintentional mixing of stereo signals Meticulous wire routing ensures excellent high frequency separation Channel Tracking 0 50dB Channel tracking is the difference in level between the left and right channels It is worst at the extremities of the potentiometers rotation Gain Range 93dB to 0dB The range in which the SXP2 can alter the volume level At the minimum setting the...

Страница 22: ...21 12 12 12 12 Physical Dimensions ...

Страница 23: ...tails For more information please contact your Perreaux dealer or contact Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 305 Mosgiel Dunedin 9053 New Zealand Ph 64 3 489 2975 Fax 64 3 489 2976 E mail info perreaux com Internet www perreaux com ...

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