Description
Perreaux Audiant NOIR 80i Stereo Integrated Amplifier
With listening, theyrealised that Perreaux Audiant NOIR 80i Stereo Integrated Amplifier was proof positive that their core philosophy is correct. Form and function combines to create a hugely satisfying amplifier. The appearance is aesthetically forward-thinking while the sound continues the tradition of previous Perreaux pieces – engaging, purposeful and controlled.
Since 1974 Perreaux have been manufacturing high fidelity components of exceptional quality in New Zealand. Audiant proves again, that commitment and passion can triumph over geography and high expectations. The elegant implementation of MOSFET output devices and Class-A signal stages give Audiant 80i a potent, dynamic and sophisticated sonic signature.
Merge our high musical standards with the versatile features of Audiant and you have an amplifier ready for now, and the future. A variety of digital inputs enable you make the most of the superb 24-bit/96kHz Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC).
You can ease Audiant into a home theatre system to extract any missing detail from your cinema experience. Or you can put the needle on the record with the knowledge that the phono stage has been extensively tested by our music obsessed team in the deep south.
Once again Perreaux bring you a ground-breaking amplifier that will reconnect you to the thing that is, in these busy days, so often overlooked – the MUSIC.
Features
Asynchronous USB DAC
Stream audio directly from a computer via the 24-bit/96kHz asynchronous USB DAC and experience the full potential of today’s high definition music.
Touch Button Interface
The touch button interface utilises capacitive touch technology to provide an intuitive interface which complements the design aesthetic.
Dimmable Display
The LED backlighting of the touch panel can be dimmed to suit your listening environment.
Transformer Coupled Digital Input
The coaxial digital input is transformer coupled, providing electrical isolation and improved jitter performance for coaxial digital source components.
Home Theatre Input
Integrate Audiant 80i into a home theatre system using the home theatre input.
High-Current Toroidal Power Supply
The high-current power supply, with custom designed toroidal transformer, delivers bass with punch and authority.
Control iTunes via USB
When using the USB input, the Audiant remote can control iTunes or similar music applications, such as Windows Media Player.
Infrared Remote Control
The infrared remote control allows wireless control of the Audiant 80i.
Digital Inputs
A variety of digital inputs allow connection to all of todays digital sources.
Phono Input
Connect a record player to the phono input to enjoy some of the many quality pressings available on vinyl today.
Class-AB Amplifier
The Class-AB amplifier output stage allows environment friendly energy requirements without compromising sound quality.
MOSFET Output Devices
MOSFET output devices are at the heart of all Perreaux amplifiers and provide a detailed and dynamic sound that embodies the soul of the music.
Upsampling Digital to Analogue Converter
The on-board Audiant 80i upsampling 24-bit/96kHz digital to analogue converter (DAC) enables high fidelity sound from any digital source.
1 Watt Standby Power Consumption
With power consumption below 1 Watt in standby, Audiant 80i is one of the most energy conscious hi fi amplifiers available today.
SPECIFICATIONS
| 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: 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 |
| 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 (RCA) 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 Stage | |
| 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) |
