Perreaux Audit 80i Integrated Amplifier w/Phono and ES SABRE Reference DAC

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Award winning integrated form New Zealand maker Perreaux.

Perreaux is a respected New Zealand audio company that is popular in Europe and Asia, and remains a well-kept secret in the US. 

This integrated is super capable and perfect for a second system where you can keep the number of components down. It's an integrated amplifier but also has a capable DAC built in so you can connect your digital sources right into it.

It is super heavy for its size indicating that it was well built.

Tested in our lab where it performed at it should. Everything works perfectly except for one of the optical digital inputs which was broken. There is another one just like it available so it should not matter to most users.

This will come to you complete with the original box, manual, remote, and power cable.

Please see our photos for full specifications.

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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.

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

The SkyFi Testing Process for Preamplifiers:

We start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure that there are no signs of heat stress or damage. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of predictive failure including bulging, shrunken wrappers, or physical leakage. We also inspect the PCBs for discoloration from resistors or transistors that may have been running hot. On vintage units we often spot check select capacitors for value and ESR.

When we first power on a preamplifier we connect its RCA output to a Sencore PA81 Power Analyzer which simulates real world loading conditions and gives us an oscilloscope interface. The first order of business is checking that the volume control works smoothly throughout its entire range with acceptable channel balance. This is accomplished by feeding a 1KHz sine wave into one of the preamp’s line level inputs while monitoring the preamp’s output on an oscilloscope. We then switch to a 1KHz square wave to test the tone controls, loudness function, and filters where applicable. During this step we are watching for equal alteration of the test signal by both channels. This also helps us identify dirty controls that will need treatment. Once the basic line stage functions are verified, we test each input individually. This is especially important for devices that use relays to select their sources. If the preamp is equipped with a phono stage we test that as well. We use an inverse RIAA filter which allows us to feed a reference test signal into the phono input with the proper RIAA equalization and level. A square wave or sine sweep is used to verify that the device’s phono stage is faithfully reproducing the RIAA curve. If the preamp under test has balanced inputs and/or outputs these are tested as well.

We finish up our bench testing with a listening test with our bench amplifier and reference speakers. During this test we check for hum or hiss that may not have shown up in earlier testing. We also check that all of the tone controls and filters perform as expected. If the preamplifier has remote control functions these are also tested. Preamps with tube circuits or complicated power supply topologies are connected at our long term test rig for extended stress testing under real world conditions.

The SkyFi Testing Process for Solid State Amplifiers:

We start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure that there are no signs of heat stress or damage. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of predictive failure including bulging, shrunken wrappers, or physical leakage. We also inspect the PCBs for discoloration from resistors or transistors that may have been running hot. On vintage units we often spot check select capacitors for value and ESR.

If the amplifier passes visual inspection, we move on to a controlled power on sequence using a Sencore safety analyzer to monitor current draw in real time. Once the amplifier is determined to be safe to operate, we connect it to full AC mains for function and power testing. We connect the speaker outputs of the amplifier to a Sencore PA81 Power Analyzer which acts as a dummy load, DC offset monitor, and oscilloscope interface. We start with a low level 1KHz test signal at the amplifier’s input and slowly increase its amplitude while monitoring the output on an oscilloscope for signs of noise, clipping, distortion, or improper channel balance. We continue increasing the signal level until the amplifier reaches clipping. At this point we take an output power measurement and compare it to the spec sheet of the amplifier to verify proper performance. If the device under test has both balanced and single ended inputs they are both tested at this time. We finish off the bench evaluation with a 1KHz square wave check and a 20Hz to 20KHz sine sweep to assess the amplifier’s frequency response characteristics. This battery of tests will usually reveal if the amplifier has any issues that need further attention.

Before the device leaves the bench, we perform a listening test with actual music using a variety of preferred test tracks. Our benches are outfitted with familiar monitor speakers which help us identify inconsistencies that will not always show up on our test gear. The main things that we are listening for are hum or noise with no signal present, proper center image, clicks, pops, or any other obvious undesirable audio characteristics.

If the unit passes all of these tests it is moved to our long term testing rig where we simulate real word operating conditions for 6-8 hours. This allows us to monitor the unit for signs of thermal runaway or intermittent issues that only crop up when the unit has fully come up to temperature.

The SkyFi Testing Process for DACs:

We start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure that there are no signs of heat stress or damage. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of predictive failure including bulging, shrunken wrappers, or physical leakage. We also inspect resistors and other passive components for signs of overheating.

After the visual inspection we connect the DAC’s RCA outputs to our Sencore PA81 Power Analyzer which simulates a real world input impedance and allows us to monitor the output on an oscilloscope. We are equipped to test optical, coaxial, and USB inputs at Redbook CD Quality. We start with a test signal to verify signal lock and proper output on both channels. If the DAC has balanced outputs these are also tested at this time. If the DAC has multiple Optical and Coaxial inputs they are all checked for proper lock. USB inputs are tested with a Macbook Pro.

After proper function is verified, we set the DAC up for a listening test to evaluate general audio reproduction quality and monitor for clicks, pops, or any other audible signs of issues related to dropped signal lock or failing audio output stages. We often connect DACs under evaluation to our long term test rig for a long test stint to verify stability under real world operating conditions.