Perreaux SXV1 manual

Silhouette SXV1 SXV1 Phono Preamplifier Module Owners Manual[...]

2 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 fo r 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 m[...]

3 i i Introducing the Perreaux Silhouette Series The Perreaux “Silhouette” series represents exceptional engineering at an affordable price. The series incorporates some of the highest levels of audio engineering available today. Key Fea tures ú Highly flexible for any cartridge ú Full Class A operation ú Low noise, sensitive input stage ú [...]

4 ii ii Important Safety Instructions Note: Please read all instructions carefully before attempting to operate your Perreaux “Silhouette” SXV1 Phono Preamplifier. ALWAYS switch off power to your system before attempting to connect or disconnect cables. ALWAYS disconnect your system from the mains before attem pting to clean your unit. ALWAYS k[...]

5 iii iii Table of Contents i i Introducing the Perreaux Silhouette Series ................................... 3 ii ii Important Safety Instructions .......................................................... 4 iii iii Table of Contents ............................................................................... 5 1 1 Unpacking and Placement ....[...]

6 1 1 Unpacking and Placement Unpacking Procedure The SXV1 is packaged for maximum protection. To open, sit the box upright and cut the reinforced tape at the top of the box. The product can now be removed. Pull the white polystyrene prote ctors off either side of the unit and remove the black material covering. The SXV1 Phono amplifier is now unpa[...]

7 2 2 Instant Install If you are like us, the first thing you w ill want to do is to play your favourite piece of music through your new SXV1. 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 m usic now! Note: Please take the[...]

8 Switch on preampli fier/amplifier Set the volume to the minimum level and select the input that the SXV1 is connected to. Switch on SXV1 Insert the power cord supplied into the rear of the SXV1 and into the wall. Switch on the socket at the wall and turn on the power of the SXV1 by setting the power switch down. Caution! Prior to connecting the A[...]

9 3 3 Rear Panel Functions Right Channel Car tridge Load Setting DIP Switch Set these switches to correspond with the cartridge manufacturers recommended load figure. For an in depth discussion on this, please refer to Chapter 4. Right and Left Phono Inputs Input from turntable, accepts a standar d unbalanced input ( RCA ). The left channel connect[...]

10 AC Mains Input An IEC - standard mains input is provided at the rear of the unit. The AC cord set is removable, allowing it to be upgra ded at your will. On/Off Switch When operating the switch down, power is applied to the SXV1. Serial Number/Voltage Label The serial number is unique to your SXV1. Please record this number and store it in a saf[...]

11 4 4 Customising Your SXV1 The Perreaux SXV1 gives you complete access to all cartridge - loading parameters for each channel via the 12 - way rear mounted DIP switches. Two DIP switches are required, as Perreaux engineers have meticulously laid the internal circuitry out on the internal PCB maintaining maximum isolation between channels. Each DI[...]

12 Impedance Loading Table Use this table to match the impedance loading characteristics of your SXV1 to that recommended by your cartridge manufacturer, wh ere switch in UP position is OFF and switch in DOWN position is ON. Consult your cartridge documentation for the correct impedance figure. R Load Dip Switch Setting ( Ω ) 1 2 3 4 5 47000 UP U[...]

13 Capaci tance Loading Table Use this table to match the capacitance loading characteristics of your SXV1 to that recommended by your cartridge manufacturer, where switch in UP position is OFF and switch in DOWN position is ON. Consult your cartridge documentation for the correct capacitance figure. C Load Dip Switch Setting ( pF ) 6 7 8 9 27 UP U[...]

14 N ote: If more than one setting falls within ±25% of your cartridge output voltage, the lower sensitivity configuration will result in greater dynamic range, the higher will be less susceptible to clipping. Note: Rated output is 0.75V RMS . Sensitivity value measured at rated output. Gain measured at 1kHz. Configuration Example Please use the f[...]

15 5 5 Special Design Philosophies 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 applicati on of design, materials and manufacturing techniques has advanced in tandem with this. Today’s P[...]

16 Minimalist Aesthetic s Our products appeal to those who seek the ultimate in audio exclusivity, namely the perfect blend of “form and function”. “Form and function” are both tough masters. 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 i[...]

17 6 6 Special Design Features Construction The beautifully styled curving front panel is milled from solid 6.0mm (0.2”) thick aluminium extrusion and finished in a special “Perreaux only” formulation of durable high quality black powder coat. The front panel also features the PERREAUX ® logo carved into the solid aluminium. The chassis an d[...]

18 Gain With a gain range of +40dB to +73dB, the SXV1 is incredibly sensitive. Workin g in combination with the wide selection of R and C loading the user has no need for messy MM/MC jumpers as any type of cartridge can be matched via the external selectable DIP switch settings. Single Channel Block Diagram RIAA Equalisation The RIAA us es robust e[...]

19 7 7 Care and M aintenance Note: Please switch the unit off and remove the cord set from the rear of the Phono Amplifier before attempting to clean your SXV1 in the manner described below. Never apply liquid directly to the SXV1. Never use abrasives. Never rub in a circul ar motion. The front panel and cover feature a durable high quality powder [...]

20 8 8 Warranty Information 1 Year Limited Warranty The Perreaux SXV1 is warranted free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 1 - year (365 days) from the date of pu rchase. To extend the warranty of the Perreaux SXV1 to three (3) years from date of purchase, please return a fully completed warranty registration [...]

21 9 9 Extended Wa rranty Registration Form Please complete this form and either fax, mail or e - mail it, along with a copy of the original receipt, to Perreaux Industries Ltd. Fax: +64 9 815 5981 Mail: Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 47 413 Ponsonby Auckland New Zealand E - mail: info@perreaux.com Alternatively, complete the online Warranty Regist[...]

22 10 10 Troubleshooting Guide Please use this guide if you are experiencing any problems with the SXV1 in your system. It will provide possible solutions for some given symptoms. There is a crackling noise coming from my speakers Output signal is clipping The SXV1 gain setting is too high. Confirm that the gain is configured correctly for your car[...]

23 Interconnect cables not connected Make sure that the input and output interconnect cables are plugged in and are connected to the respective RCA sockets on the rear of the SXV1. Cartridge not connected C onfirm that the cartridge is correctly connected and fitted to the tone arm. Turntable not turned on Check that your turntable is plugged into [...]

24 Interc onnect cables damaged Make sure that the integrity of your interconnect cables is sound and they are firmly connected to your turntable and the SXV1. SXV1 is close to external interference Check the proximity of your SXV1 to any possible source of EMI and/ or RF interference, for example computers, televisions, amplifiers, speakers, etc. [...]

25 11 11 Specifications The correlation between published specifications and sonic quality can be unreliable. A list of numbers reveals virtually nothing. All technical measurements must be subject to qualitative as well as quantitative interpretation. Measu rements of the SXV1 reveal excellent results by any standards. Tested at 115V and 230V afte[...]

26 Overall Dimensions Width .................................................................... 215mm (8.5”) Depth .................................................................... 168mm (6.6”) Height ..................................................................... 57mm (2.2”) Weight Gross ............................................[...]

27 Input Overload Margin ............................................................... 18dB The amount of headroom available over and above the Rated Output. RIAA Accuracy ................................................ ±0.5dB, 20Hz – 20kHz This figure indicates how accura tely the RIAA Equalisation circuitry follows the RIAA specification ac[...]

28 12 12 Contact Details For more information please contact your Perreaux dealer, or contact: Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 47 413 Ponsonby Auckland New Zealand Ph: +64 9 815 5452 Fax: +64 9 815 5981 E - mail: info@perreaux.com Internet: www.perreaux.com[...]