Page 2 - is a registered trademark of Perreaux Industries Ltd.
1 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 for any errors which may appear in this document, reserves the right to change products or specifications detailed ...
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Page 4 - SXD2 USB
3 iiii Introducing the Perreaux Silhouette Series Designed as a range of high quality, yet affordable modules; the ‘Silhouette’ series will compliment and enhance your existing system. Drawing on our extensive knowledge gained from more than a quarter of a century of developing highest quality audio...
Page 5 - The Perreaux “Silhouette” series takes you even closer to the
4 Key Features USB connectivity Up-sampling to 176.4kHz/192kHz 24-bit output resolution Compatible with high resolution digital audio formats (SACD and DVD-A) Internal power supply featuring a custom designed, fully shielded toroidal transformer Multiple regulated supplies, including separate analog...
Page 6 - operate your Perreaux “Silhouette” SXD2 USB DAC.
5 iiiiiiii Important Safety Instructions Note: Please read all instructions carefully before attempting to operate your Perreaux “Silhouette” SXD2 USB DAC. ALWAYS switch off power to your system before attempting to connect or disconnect cables. ALWAYS disconnect your system from the mains before at...
Page 8 - Unpacking and Placement; Note: Please retain all packaging material for future transport.
7 1 1 1 1 Unpacking and Placement Unpacking Procedure The SXD2 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 foam protecting end-caps off either side of the unit and remove the black materi...
Page 9 - Instant Install; Note: Please take the time to read the SXD2 manual thoroughly
8 2 2 2 2 Instant Install If you are like us, the first thing you will want to do is to play your favourite piece of music through your new SXD2. The following instructions are written to enable you to achieve this as quickly as possible. These are not comprehensive instructions, but are designed to...
Page 11 - Front Panel Functions; Power LED
10 3 3 3 3 Front Panel Functions Power LED This blue LED indicates the power status of your SXD2 USB DAC.
Page 12 - Rear Panel Functions; Analog Outputs
11 4 4 4 4 Rear Panel Functions Analog Outputs These single-ended ( RCA ) outputs provide line-level analog audio, via suitable RCA interconnect cables, to a preamplifier or integrated amplifier. For more information on output specifications, please refer to Chapter 11. Digital Input The single-ende...
Page 14 - Special Design Philosophies; Minimalist
13 5 5 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 application of design, materials and manufacturing tec...
Page 16 - Special Design Features; logo machined into the solid aluminium. The
15 6 6 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 satin chrome electroplate. The front panel also features the mboob^ru ® logo machined into the solid aluminium. The chassis and cov...
Page 19 - Care and Maintenance; Note: Please switch the unit off and remove the cord set from the
18 7 7 7 7 Care and Maintenance Note: Please switch the unit off and remove the cord set from the rear of the USB DAC before attempting to clean your SXD2 in the manner described below. Never apply liquid directly to the SXD2. Never use abrasives. Never rub in a circular motion. Cover The cover feat...
Page 20 - Warranty Information; Perreaux Industries Ltd
19 8 8 8 8 Warranty Information 1 Year Limited Warranty The Perreaux SXD2 is warranted free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 1-year (365 days) from the date of purchase. To extend the warranty of the Perreaux SXD2 to three (3) years from date of purchase, ple...
Page 21 - S I L H O U E T T E S X D 2
20 9 9 9 9 Extended Warranty 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 3 489 2976 Mail: Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 305 Mosgiel Dunedin 9053 New Zealand E-mail: [email protected] A...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting Guide; There is no
21 10 10 10 10 Troubleshooting Guide Please use this guide if you are experiencing any problems with the SXD2 in your system. It will provide possible solutions for some given symptoms. There is no output from my system SXD2 not turned on Make sure the SXD2 power switch is in the DOWN position. AC c...
Page 24 - Specifications; Analog Output
23 11 11 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. Measurements of the SXD2 reveal excellent...
Page 25 - IEC AC mains input receptacle; Digital Input
24 Signal to Noise Ratio A-Weighted: ..................................................................... 113dB Unweighted:...................................................................... 110dB Crosstalk 20Hz: ............................................................................... -11...
Page 27 - Signal to Noise Ratio
26 Frequency Response.............................. 20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.1dB This describes how the SXD2’s output level responds to frequency. Indicating that the SXD2 responds to all frequencies from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 0.1dB deviation in the amplitude or strength of the output signal. Thi...
Page 28 - Physical Dimensions
Page 29 - Contact Details
28 13 13 13 13 Contact Details For more information please contact your Perreaux dealer, or contact: Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 305 Mosgiel Dunedin 9053 New Zealand Ph: +64 3 489 2975 Fax: +64 3 489 2976 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.perreaux.com
Page 30 - Installation Notes
