Perreaux E1 - User Manual

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Model:
E1
Date of Manufacture:
1989
Product Type:
Stereo Power Amplifier
Power Output
(
per channel into 8Ω
):
100W
rms
Perreaux

Summary

Specifications

Power Output

Continuous power output per channel into 8Ω and 4Ω, with THD and frequency response.

Frequency Response

Operational frequency range and its deviation from nominal values.

Total Harmonic Distortion

Measures harmonic distortion at rated power and prior to clipping.

Intermodulation Distortion

Measures intermodulation distortion at worst case prior to clipping.

Dynamic Headroom

Headroom available with musical program material.

Amplifier Saturation

The power output level at which amplifier saturation occurs into 8Ω.

Voltage Swing

Maximum output voltage swing per channel in peak-to-peak volts.

Current Output

Maximum continuous current output per channel, fuse limited.

Rise Time

The time taken for the output signal to rise to its final value.

Phase Response

Phase shift at low and high frequencies.

Channel Separation

Measures crosstalk between audio channels across frequencies.

Damping Factor

Ratio of load impedance to amplifier output impedance.

Hum and Noise

Unweighted noise and hum level relative to rated output.

Input Sensitivity

Input voltage required to achieve rated output power.

Input Impedance

Electrical impedance presented at the input terminals.

Driver Stage

Type of circuitry used for the driver stage.

Output Devices

Type of active components used in the output stage.

Dimensions

Physical measurements including width, height, and depth.

Weight

The total weight of the unit.

Perreaux E1 Specifications

Power Output

power output into 8 ohms	100 W RMS per channel
power output into 4 ohms	160 W RMS per channel
amplifier saturation	250 W per channel into 8Ω

Frequency and Distortion

frequency response	20Hz-20kHz ±0.25dB
total harmonic distortion at rated power	0.003% @ 1kHz
intermodulation distortion	0.05%

Voltage and Current

voltage swing	108Vp-p per channel
current output	10A per channel
rise time	1μs

Phase and Separation

phase response	+2° at 20Hz -2° at 20kHz
channel separation	60dB 20Hz-20kHz
damping factor	500 from 10Hz-1kHz

Inputs and Outputs

input sensitivity	1.5Vrms for rated output @ 1kHz
input impedance	47kΩ
output devices	Extended Class AB

Noise and Hum

hum and noise	100dB below rated output 20Hz-20kHz
dynamic headroom	2dB
weight	7.5kg (17.0lb)

Weight and Dimensions

width	430mm (17.0”)
height	95mm (3.8”)
depth	325mm (12.8”)