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Introducing the Perreaux
6160 Power Amplifier
Congratulations on your Perreaux 6160 purchase. To realise the full potential o
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your unit you need to appreciate all aspects of its operation.
Before installing the 6160 into your system, read the entire manual carefully.
Endeavor to understand every detail by familiarising yourself with the controls
and features as you read. You will find it easier to install using the relevan
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sections of this manual as a reference.
We have attempted to explain every feature and operational facet clearly an
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concisely. Your Perreaux dealer will be happy to assist if you encounter an
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unforeseen problems.
Read this manual, install your unit correctly and realise the sonic significance o
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your investment in Perreaux.
Perreaux products are designed to provide the utmost in sonic realism an
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electronic reliability with a functional yet elegant appearance that reflects th
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care and craftsmanship applied during all stages of construction.
Features at a
Glance
àRugged build quality
àUltra-stiff power supply
àSoft-Start circuit
àHybrid Class A/AB output stages
àMOSFET output devices
àHighly powered
àClipping indicators
àBridgeable outputs
àRemote trigger input and output
àMultiple protection systems
àAdvanced PCB design and earthing techniques
àEarth isolation switch
To maintain the consistently high quality that you expect from us, and we expec
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from ourselves, Perreaux products are essentially handcrafted.
We maintain the human-link throughout, from design and construction, throug
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to the ultimate test, your music, your system, your ears.
Because we too listen to our products, we know that with your Perreaux you wil
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discover many more of the musical secrets we strive to reveal.
Note:
All references to the 6160 Classic series are also applicable to the 6160
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P-Series product.
From all of us at Perreaux Industries Limited, thank you for choosing th
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Perreaux Reference Series 6160 power amplifier.