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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 - Key Features; The Perreaux “Silhouette” series takes you even closer to the
3 iiii 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 Features Highly flexible for any cartridge Separate low noise inp...
Page 5 - operate
4 iiiiiiii Important Safety Instructions Note: Please read all instructions carefully before attempting to operate your Perreaux “Silhouette” SXV2 Phono Preamplifier. ALWAYS switch off power to your system before attempting to connect or disconnect cables. ALWAYS disconnect your system from the main...
Page 7 - Unpacking and Placement; Note: Please retain all packaging material for future transport.
6 1 1 1 1 Unpacking and Placement Unpacking Procedure The SXV2 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 grey foam end caps off either side of the unit and remove the black material cov...
Page 8 - Instant Install; Note: Please take the time to read the SXV2 manual thoroughly
7 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 SXV2. 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 10 - Front Panel Functions; Power LED
9 3 3 3 3 Front Panel Functions Power LED This blue LED indicates the power status of your SXV2 Phono Preamplifier.
Page 11 - Rear Panel Functions; Right Channel Cartridge Load Setting DIP Switch
10 4 4 4 4 Rear Panel Functions Right Channel Cartridge 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 5. Right and Left Phono Inputs Input from turntable, accepts a standa...
Page 13 - Customising Your SXV2; Impedance
12 5 5 5 5 Customising Your SXV2 The Perreaux SXV2 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 maint...
Page 14 - Note: Remember to factor in tonearm and interconnect; Note: If more than one setting falls within ±50% of your cartridge
13 Capacitance Loading Table Use this table to match the capacitance loading characteristics of your SXV2 to that recommended by your cartridge manufacturer. Consult your cartridge documentation for the correct capacitance figure. If no capacitance value is recommended, use the lowest setting. C Loa...
Page 16 - Note: The right and left DIP switches are a mirror image of each
15 Configuration Example Please use the following example of the popular Thorens TD 295 Mk IV turntable equipped with an Ortofon Super OM 40 (Moving Magnet) cartridge as a guideline. Thorens TD 295 Mk IV specifications Tonearm and lead capacitance: 160pF Ortofon Super OM 40 specifications Recommende...
Page 17 - Special Design Philosophies; Minimalist
16 6 6 6 6 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 19 - Special Design Features
18 7 7 7 7 Special Design Features Construction The front panel is made from high quality solid 6.0mm (0.2”) thick aluminium extrusion featuring our trademark machined Perreaux logo and finished in durable and stylish satin chrome electroplate. On/off status is provided via a discreet blue LED. The ...
Page 21 - Care and Maintenance; Note: Please switch the unit off and remove the cord set from the
20 8 8 8 8 Care and Maintenance Note: Please switch the unit off and remove the cord set from the rear of the Phono Amplifier before attempting to clean your SXV2 in the manner described below. Never apply liquid directly to the SXV2. Never use abrasives. Never rub in a circular motion. Cover The co...
Page 22 - Warranty Information; Perreaux Industries Ltd
21 9 9 9 9 Warranty Information 1 Year Limited Warranty The Perreaux SXV2 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 SXV2 to three (3) years from date of purchase, ple...
Page 23 - S I L H O U E T T E S X V 2
22 10 10 10 10 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]...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting Guide; Make sure the SXV2 power switch is in the DOWN position.
23 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 Troubleshooting Guide Please use this guide if you are experiencing any problems with the SXV2 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 SXV2 gain setting is too high....
Page 27 - Specifications; Audio Connections; Internal Mains Fuse Rating
26 1 1 1 12 2 2 2 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 SXV2 reveal excell...
Page 28 - your cartridge by configuring the Gain setting of your SXV2.
27 Weight Gross .......................................................................... 2.1kg (4.6lb) Net ............................................................................. 1.5kg (3.3lb) Specifications Explained Sensitivity .................................................................
Page 30 - Contact Details
29 1 1 1 13 3 3 3 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 31 - Installation Notes
