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Perreaux 300iX Stereo Integrated Amplifier Matte Black

SKU
POS-142045
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$13,995

Engineered to impress - the no-compromise, 300iX stereo integrated amplifier features iOS / Android and IR remote control, Bluetooth audio streaming, Home Theatre input, integrated ultra-high resolution Digital Audio Converter (DAC), Phono module for
Turntable connection and a World-class Headphone amplifier.

The ultimate fusion of colour and sound.

Perreaux's most powerful integrated amplifier, the 300iX is a hand-crafted, 300 Watt, stereo integrated amplifier featuring a host of Analog and Digital audio connections including AES EBU, USB, Bluetooth Audio, Optical (Toslink) and Coaxial (SPDIF) Digital Inputs, Balanced (XLR) and Unbalanced (RCA) Analog Inputs.

With an onboard, integrated 24-bit, 384k, SABRE Pro 9038 DSD DAC the 300iX is capable of playing high resolution digital files from your computer or streaming Bluetooth audio direct from your smartphone or tablet. Additionally, the 300iX also features a class-leading PERREAUX MM / MC Phono preamplifier module with Earthing Terminal for simple connection of either a Moving Coil or Moving Magnet Turntable. Headphone enthusiasts are also catered to with the inclusion of the legendary PERREAUX SXH2 Headphone amplifier. This high-power, Class A Headphone amplifier easily powers headphones rated from 8 - 600 Ohms.

Full control of the 300iX is available via the downloadable PERREAUX Bluetooth iOS / Android app, Front panel interface or supplied hand-held Infra Red Remote Control.

Key Features:
• 300W into 8 ohms
• MOSFET output stage
• 24-bit/384kHz, SABRE Pro 9038 DSD DAC
• Digital and analogue (balanced + unbalanced) inputs
• CD-quality Bluetooth audio streaming
• Integrated Class A Headphone Amplifier
• PERREAUX MM/MC Phono Preamplifier Module
• Home Theatre Bypass
• Preamp and Line Level Outputs
• Oled Digital Display

User Manual (PDF, 0.6MB)

"There has always been plenty of overlap between mix engineers and the audiophile world and this has been at the core of the Perreaux brand identity since their emergence in the ‘70s. The 300iX, with its dizzying array of outputs, integrated headphone amp, and high quality conversion/streaming capabilities, makes for a winning combination of classic audiophile amp design and modern functionality."
Read the full review by Mixdown Magazine

Unbridled Power

Our most powerful integrated amplifier to date - the 300iX delivers 300 Watts RMS of continuous, pure, distortion-free power @ 8 Ohms. Powerful enough to drive the most demanding of loudspeakers.

Integrated Class A Headphone Amplifier

The 300iX features our legendary SXH2 Class A headphone amplifier for personal headphone listening. Capable of effortlessly powering headphones from 8 - 600 Ohms. The SXH2 incorporates an efficient power saving function and high / low power mode option.

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

The 300iX provides CD quality, Bluetooth audio streaming direct from any Bluetooth equipped PC, laptop, smartphone or tablet.

Asynchronous Digital to Analog Converter (DAC)

Stream high resolution digital audio directly from your computer via the integrated, up-sampling, ES SABRE Reference 9038 PRO 32-bit/384kHz asynchronous USB DAC. The 9038 features a USB input, 2 x Optical (Toslink) Digital Inputs, 2 x Coaxial (SPDIF) Digital Inputs for the connection of Digital Set Top Boxes, TV, CD Players, Music Streamers or Games Consoles and an AES EBU (XLR) Digital Input for the connection of professional digital audio sources.

Hybrid Class-A/AB

The bi-polar transistors used within the 300iX operate in Class A. This avoids crossover notch distortion and the resulting odd-order harmonics often present in other classes of power amplifier. The 300iX output stage employs power MOSFET transistors, which with high quiescent current circuitry are run in the equivalent of Class-A to 10 watts. Beyond this output level the 300iX operates as a hybrid Class-AB power amplifier. The combination of MOSFET characteristics and their application in this circuitry, results in a high power output with extremely low crossover distortion.

Phono Preamplifier Module

The 300iX features an integrated PERREAUX Moving Magnet (MM) / Moving Coil (MC) Phono preamplifier module with Earth Binding Post. This microprocessor controlled module provides simple connection and input gain control for both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil Turntables.

Advanced Microprocessor Control

The 300iX’s extensive range of user-customisable functions and stepped analog volume controller are managed by a powerful onboard (electrically isolated) third-generation microprocessor. This provides flexible and functional user options for system configuration and control including stepped volume and balance control, custom operation and mute level setting and custom input naming.

Toroidal Power Transformer

The 300iX incorporates a high-performance, custom-designed, Toroidal Power Transformer. The power supply filter capacitors have exceptionally low inductance and internal resistance. An electrostatic shield prevents AC line-borne interference from entering the signal path and the wiring from the power supplies to the output boards is designed for unimpeded transmission of the required current and voltage and utilizes heavy-gauge, tinned copper cable.

I/O Options

5 pairs Unbalanced analog Inputs (RCA), 1 pair Balanced analog Inputs (XLR), 1 pair Power Amp analog Inputs (RCA), USB, AES EBU Digital Input (XLR), 2 x Optical Digital (Toslink) Inputs, 2 x Coaxial (SPDIF) Digital Inputs, 2 Remote Trigger Inputs (5VDC). One pair Preamplifier (RCA) Outputs, One pair TAPE (RCA) Outputs, Headphone Out (6.35 mm), 2 Remote Trigger Outputs (5VDC) and Two pairs of Speaker Binding Posts per channel.

Balanced (XLR) Inputs

For use with balanced analog audio sources and professional audio devices such as CD players, tape machines and mixing consoles enabling the 300iX to take full advantage of the benefits of balanced analog audio.

Home Theatre (HT) Loop

Integrate the 300iX into your Home Theatre system using the selectable home theatre input loop. This function allows the 300iX to receive signal and provide power to the main L/R speakers as a component of a surround sound system.

Integrated Trigger Output

This handy function allows the 300iX to have standby control over, or be controlled by, compatible trigger input connected audio equipment such as the PERREAUX SM6 MkII preamplifier, 100p Stereo power amplifier, 350 Stereo power amplifier or 750 Monoblock power amplifier.

Bi-Wiring capable

The 300iX features two pairs of high-quality speaker binding posts per channel; provided for bi-wiring applications.

Remote Control Options

The 300iX can be remotely controlled by using the convenient and functional PERREAUX iOS / Android remote app - available free for download from Apple App store / Google Play store. The 300iX also features an included full-function, hand-held Infra Red Remote Control.

High-Contrast Oled Digital Display

The 300iX front panel features a high-contrast, monochrome, Oled digital display with adjustable brightness, text size and remote-controllable screen-mute functionality.

Multiple protection systems

The PERREAUX 300iX incorporates dedicated protection circuitry, isolated from all signal-carrying circuits via opto-couplers providing a range of electronic and speaker safety functionality.

Built to Last

Mechanical strength, reliability and longevity have always been the hallmarks of PERREAUX's amplifier designs. The 300iX is a rugged, powerful, high-performance stereo power amplifier designed to drive the most challenging of speaker loads with minimal effort. Buy one for life.

 

About Perreaux

"At PERREAUX we've been making music come to life physically - since 1974. PERREAUX products are skill-fully engineered, hand-crafted and built using the finest componentry available."

"Our designs push engineering boundaries to deliver exceptional control and truly impressive sound - for generations of people that care. Elegant, they're built to last a lifetime."
More Information
Model Number 300iX-BK
RRP 13,995.00
Specs

Amplifier

Rated Power Output (per channel):
300W into 8Ω
500W into 4Ω

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
<0.005%, Typically 0.002% @ 1kHz, rated power into 8Ω

Frequency Response
20Hz to 20kHz: +0.00dB, -0.15dB
5Hz to 60kHz: +0.00dB, -0.50dB

 

Preamplifier

Input Impedance
Unbalanced: 12kΩ
Balanced: 22kΩ

Input Overload
Unbalanced: 8Vrms
Balanced: 8Vrms

Volume Control Range:
-95.5dB to +12dB

Volume Control Resolution:
0.5dB per step

Input Volume Trim Range:
±40dB

Balance Resolution:
0.5dB

Balance Range:
40dB

 

Headphone Amplifier

Headphone Rated Power Output:
1.0W into 32Ω
150mW into 300Ω

Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
Low impedance mode (-17dB): <0.003%, 1kHz at 540mW into 8Ω
High impedance mode: <0.002%, 1kHz at 100mW into 600Ω

Headphone Volume Trim Range:
±40dB

 

Digital to Analog Converter (DAC)

Digital Inputs:
2 SPDIF Coax (RCA)
2 SPDIF Optical (Toslink)
1 USB (Type B)
1 AES EBU (XLR)

Chipsets:
ES9038PRO Sabre DAC

Input Sample Rate:
32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz (Coax, Optical)
32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / DSD
64, 128, 256 (USB)

Input Word Length (maximum):
24-bit (Coax, Optical, AES EBU)
32-bit (USB)

Input Impedance:
75Ω (Coax)

Isolation
Coax / AES EBU: Yes
Optical: n/a
USB: Asynchronous and Galvanically Isolated

Digital to Analogue Conversion:
32-bit/384kHz

Output Voltage:
2.0Vrms @ 0dBFS

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
0.002%, 20Hz-20kHz @ 0dBFS

Frequency Response
20Hz to 20kHz: +0.0dB, -0.1dB
5Hz to 94kHz: +0.0dB, -3.0dB

Stop Band:
105kHz

Stop Band Attenuation:
125dB

 

Phono Stage

Input Impedance
Low Gain (MM): 47kΩ
High Gain (MC): 100Ω

Gain
Low Gain (MM): 40dB
High Gain (MC): 60dB

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
0.1% @ 1kHz, low gain setting
< 0.5% 20hZ to 20kHz, low gain setting

RIAA Accuracy:
±0.5dB, 20Hz-20kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio (unweighted):
better than 85dB, low gain setting

 

Dimensions

Width:
426mm

Height:
149mm

Depth:
344mm

Weight:
21.5kg

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