Perreaux 200 MkII User manual

200 MkII
200W Stereo Power Amplifier
Owners Manual

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expressly contained in the warranty detailed herein. The Company assumes no responsibility for
any errors which may appear in this document, reserves the ri ht to chan e products or
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i Introducing the Perreaux
200 MkII Power Amplifier
Con ratulations on your Perreaux 200 MkII
purchase. To realise the full
potential of your unit you need to appreciate all aspects of its operation.
Before installin the 200 MkII
into your system, read the entire manual
carefully. Endeavou
r to understand every detail by familiarisin yourself with
the controls and features as you read. You will find it easier to install usin the
relevant sections of this manual as a reference.
We have attempted to explain every feature and operational facet clearly and
concisely. In the event that somethin is still unclear to you, your Perreaux
dealer will be happy to assist you further.
Read this manual, install your unit correc
tly and realise the sonic si nificance of
your investment in Perreaux.
Perreaux products are desi ned to provide the utmost in sonic realism and
electronic reliability with a functional yet ele ant appearance that reflects the
care and craftsmanship applied durin all sta es of construction.
Features at a
Glance
 Ru ed build quality
 Ultra-stiff power supply
 Hybrid Class A/AB output sta es
 MOSFET output devices
 Hi h power output
 Advanced PCB desi n and earthin techniques
To maintain the consistently hi h
quality that you expect from us, and we expect
from ourselves, Perreaux products are essentially handcrafted.
We maintain the human-
link throu hout, from desi n and construction, throu h
to the ultimate test, your music, your system, your ears.
Because we
too listen to our products, we know that with your Perreaux you will
discover many more of the musical secrets we strive to reveal.
From all of us at Perreaux Industries Limited, thank you for choosin the
Perreaux 200 MkII power amplifier.

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ii Important Safety Instructions
Note:
All safety and operation instructions should be read carefully before the
200 MkII
is operated. Keep the Owners Manual in a safe place for future
reference.
 The 200 MkII should not be used near water, for example near a bathtub,
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimmin pool, etc.
 The 200 MkII should be rack mounted only in a heavy-duty rack or stand
that is recommended for audio equipment use.
 Mountin to a wall or ceilin should be via a heavy-duty bracket or shelf
desi ned for audio equipment use.
 The 200 MkII should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
stoves, or other appliances that produce excessive amounts of heat.
 Always ensure the 200 MkII heat sinks have adequate ventilation enablin
air circulation both above and below.
 DO NOT place the 200 MkII directly onto carpeted surfaces.
 Avoid exposin the 200 MkII to extremely hi h or low temperatures.
 The 200 MkII should be connected to a mains power supply of the type
described in the operatin instructions, or as marked on the rear of the unit.
 DO NOT disconnect the mains earth from the system.
 The mains power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed on or a ainst it.
 The power cord of the 200 MkII should be unplu ed from the mains
outlet when the unit is to be left unused for lon periods or when
attemptin to connect or disconnect cables and before cleanin your unit.
 Care should be taken so that objects and/or liquids do not accidentally fall
inside the 200 MkII.
 Please keep electrical equipment out of reach of children.
 Please unplu sensitive electronic equipment durin electrical storms.
 Replace any fuse only with the value and type specified.
 DO NOT bypass any fuse.
 DO NOT attempt to repair the 200 MkII. In the event of a problem, please
contact your Perreaux dealer.
 DO NOT operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Caution The 200 MkII is a high powered, convection cooled amplifier. The heat
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sinks may become very hot when delivering high volume levels –
to
avoid injury; care should be taken not to touch the heat-sinks
during
operation.

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iii Table of ontents
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i Introducing the Perreaux 200 MkII Power Amplifier............................................ 3
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ii Important afety Instructions.................................................................................... 4
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iii Table of Contents......................................................................................................... 5
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1 Unpacking and Placement......................................................................................... 6
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2 Instant Install................................................................................................................ 7
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3 Front Panel Functions................................................................................................. 9
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4 Rear Panel Functions ................................................................................................ 10
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5 pecial Design Philosophies .................................................................................... 13
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6 pecial Design Features............................................................................................ 15
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7 Maximising ystem Potential................................................................................... 17
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8 The Power MO FET................................................................................................... 19
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9 Care and Maintainance ............................................................................................ 22
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10 Warranty Information and Obtaining ervice ..................................................... 23
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11 Extended Warranty Registration Form ................................................................. 24
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12 Faultfinding Your ystem ......................................................................................... 25
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13 pecifications.............................................................................................................. 30
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14 Contact Details........................................................................................................... 33

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1 Unpacking and Placement
The 200 MkII
is packa ed for maximum protection. Please carefully read the
instructions below before proceedin to unpack the unit.
Unpacking
Procedure
 Inspect both ends of the cardboard box and open at the end without the
central staple by slittin the reinforced tape at either side.
 Fold back the flaps and tip the packa e on end and the inner box will
slide out.
 Lay the inner box down flat and upri ht, open it conventionally by
separatin the top tray from the bottom.
 The product can now be removed from the bottom packa in . This will
be easier if you have someone to help by holdin the base of the box.
 Alternately, the bottom tray and amplifier could be tipped upside down
and the bottom packa in removed. If opened in this manner, please
ensure that you turn the contents over a ain.
Note: Be very careful to secure the unit if you are p
lanning to flip the package
upside down.
 Remove the two rey foam protectors off either side of the amplifier,
leavin the black material coverin .
 Pull back the material and remove the protective membrane from the
front panel.
The amplifier is now unpacked and ready for further installation.
Note: Please retain all packaging material for future transport.
Box
Contents
1 x 200 MkII Power amplifier
1 x 200 MkII Product manual
1 x Detachable AC power cord
Placing
Your 200
MkII
The 200 MkII should eneral
ly be placed close to your preamplifier, keepin
interconnect cablin short.
We stron ly recommend keepin the 200 MkII on it
s own separate shelf to allow
for proper ventilation.
Ventilation
Requirements
The 200 MkII is a hi h-powered amplifier. For opti
mal performance, the unit
MUST receive adequate ventilation.
 Please do not install in a sealed cabinet.
 Please do not stack products directly on top of the unit.
 Please do not cover the product with a cloth or similar.
 Please do not mount the 200 MkII directly onto carpeted surfaces.
 As a “rule of thumb”, allow 80-100mm (3-4 inches) around all sides of
the product ensurin the unit has adequate access to free flowin air.

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2 Instant Install
If you are like us, the first thin you will want to do is to pla
y your favourite
piece of music throu h your new 200 MkII
. The followin instructions are
written to enable you to achieve this as quickly as possible. These are not
comprehensive instructions, but are desi ned to enable you to play music now!
Note: Please take the time to read the 200 MkII
manual thoroughly as it
incorporates many features, which will enhance its operation.
Placement
The 200 MkII is a hi h-
power amplifier and best results will be achieved when
placed on a solid surface with adequate ventilation. DO NOT place on
a
carpeted floor or cover the amplifier!
Turn off associated components
This minimises the potential to dama e any other components when connectin
your 200 MkII into the system.
Connect preamplifier to 200 MkII
Connect the output of your preamplifier to the unbalanced (RCA
) inputs at the
rear of the 200 MkII.
Note:
Try to keep all interconnect cables as far from loudspeaker cables as
possible and well away from all AC mains leads.
Connect speaker cables to the left and right speaker terminals
We recommend usin hi h quality connectors for your speaker cables, spade
lu s are the preferable option as they combine a lar er surface area with the
possibility of a stron mechanical connection; however, hi h quality banana
terminals are also acceptable.
Note:
Be careful to maintain channel integrity, i.e. left to left, right to right, and
phase integrity, positive (+) to positive (+), negative (-) to negative (-).
witch on preamplifier
Turn on the preamplifier and set the vol
ume to the minimum level. Select the
respective input to which your source component is connected.
witch on 200 MkII
After checkin the supply volta e compatibility with the volta e ratin on the
200 MkII rear panel, insert the power cord-set supplied
into the rear of the unit
and into the wall. Switch on the socket at the wall and power up the 200
MkII
usin the switch on the rear panel.

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tart your source component
Switch on the source component both at the wall and on its front panel. Ensure
you have some source material inserted and press play.
Increase the volume
Slowly increase the preamplifier volume control to achieve a comfortable
listenin level.
CONGRATULATION !
Now that you have achieved your first objective, sit back, relax and p
lease read
the rest of the manual at your own pace, in your favourite armchair, whilst
sippin a hot cup of coffee. You’ll find the whole experience much more
pleasurable whilst listenin to music.

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3 Front Panel Functions
Power Indicator
The indicator li ht is a LED that shows the status of your 200 MkII power
amplifier.
Off
This indicates that the amplifier is not connected to the mains supply. This
could be due to the power switch bein set to OFF or power not bein supplied
to the mains power
cord (e. . unplu ed, switched OFF at wall socket, tripped
circuit breaker, etc.).
Blue
When the LED is blue, the amplifier is ON and ready to be used.