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E160 E160 E160 E160
160W Stereo Power Amplifier
Owners Manual
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Perreaux Industries Limited makes no warranty for the use of its products, other than those expressly contained in the warranty detailed herein. The Company assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this document, reserves the right to 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 p
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ii Introducing the Perreaux ii E160 Power Amplifier Congratulations on your Perreaux E160 purchase. To realise the full potential of your unit you need to appreciate all aspects of its operation. Before installing the E160 into your system, read the entire manual carefully. Endeavor to understand every detail by familiarising yourself with the controls and features as you read. You will find it easier to install using the relevant sections of this manual as a reference. We have attempt
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iiii Important Safety Instructions iiii Note: All safety and operation instructions should be read carefully before the E160 is operated. Keep the Owners Manual in a safe place for future reference. The E160 should not be used near water, for example near a bathtub, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. The E160 should be rack mounted only in a heavy-duty rack or stand that is recommended for audio equipment use. Mounting to a wall or ceiling should be via a heav
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DO NOT attempt to repair the E160. In the event of a problem, please contact your Perreaux dealer. DO NOT operate this product in an explosive atmosphere. Caution! The E160 is a convection-cooled amplifier. The finned outer heat sinks may become very hot when delivering high volume levels – to avoid injury; care should be taken not to touch the heat sinks during operation. 5
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iii iii Table of Contents iii iii i i Introducing the Perreaux E160 Power Amplifier .................................................. 3 i i ii ii ii ii Important Safety Instructions.................................................................................... 4 iii iii iii iii Table of Contents......................................................................................................... 6 1 1 1 1 Unpacking and Placement.....................................................
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1 1 Unpacking and Placement 1 1 The E160 is packaged for maximum protection. Please carefully read the 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. Lay the inner box down flat and upright, open it conventionally by sepa
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Ventilation For optimal performance, the unit MUST receive adequate ventilation. Requirements 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 E160 directly onto carpeted surfaces. As a “rule of thumb”, allow 80-100mm (3-4 inches) around all sides of the product and mount the E160 on a flat surface, ensuring that the unit has adequate access to free flow
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2 2 Instant Install 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 E160. 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 E160 manual thoroughly as it incorporates many features, which will enhance its operation. Placement The E160 is a convec
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Increase the volume Slowly increase the preamplifier volume control 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. You’ll find the whole experience much more pleasurable whilst listening to music. 10
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3 3 Front Panel Functions 3 3 Power Switch Depress this switch to turn power ON. Mute relay circuitry is employed in the E160 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. Power Indicator The indicator light is a green LED that shows the power status of your E160 power amplifier. If the LED is illuminated it indicates that the amplifier is powered. If the LED is OF
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4 4 Rear Panel Functions 4 4 Caution! Please make all changes at minimum volume setting. Only increase the volume after the connections have been made. Serial Number The serial number is unique to your E160. 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. Signal Input Accepts a standard single-ended input pair (RCA) from preampli
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AC Mains Input and Fuse 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. Caution! Prior to connection to the AC mains, please check the voltage label on the rear panel to ensure that your unit conforms to the power supply in your area. Never attempt to connect the unit to the incorrect voltage. Severe damage can result from applying incorrect voltage to the unit. M
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Speaker Output Terminals The E160 is equipped with one set of gold plated output terminals per channel. All terminals are clearly marked and colour coded RED Positive (+) and BLACK Negative (-). This polarity must be observed when connecting loudspeakers, i.e. positive terminal of the E160 to the positive terminal of the loudspeaker and negative terminal of the E160 to the negative terminal of the loudspeaker. Caution! Never connect the amplifier’s output terminals to any device other t
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5 5 Special Design Philosophies 5 5 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. To follow is a discussion on some of Perreaux desig
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“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. 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 a
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6 6 Special Design Features 6 6 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. Stiff Power The E160 incorporates a custom designed, toroidal power transformer, Supply employing heavy gauge wire that reduces copper losses to a minimum. An electrostatic shield prev
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Earth The toggle switch on the rear of the E160 allows the internal circuitry to be Isolation isolated from the mains earth, whilst still maintaining an earth connection to the Switch chassis. This ensures the potentially fatal practice of using an AC cord-set with no earth connection, to alleviate system hum, is not required. Highest Quality fibreglass PCBs, featuring heavy copper tracks and high-grade Quality PCBs components, are used throughout the E160. This provides added stability und
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7 7 Maximising System Potential 7 7 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. The presence of corrosion induces distortion and poor conductivity will seriously interfere with sound quality. Terminations must plug snugly into sockets to maintain maxi
