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Perreaux Launches New Compact Disc Transport

DUNEDIN, New Zealand (March 4th, 2010) – New Zealand hi fi amplifier manufacturer Perreaux is proud to announce the launch of the éloquence CDt compact disc transport.

A CD transport behaves exactly like a normal CD player - but instead of the audio output being an analogue signal, it outputs the digital data from the disc and requires an external digital-to-analogue converter (DAC).

The CDt is the perfect partner for the éloquence 150i or 250i integrated amplifiers, and is designed to complement and seamlessly integrate with their onboard 24-bit/192kHz upsampling DAC.

"As a dedicated CD platform, the éloquence CDt captures the heart and soul of the 16-bit/44.1kHz CD format," says Perreaux Managing Director, Martin van Rooyen, "revealing the full potential of the humble compact disc."

The CDt features transformer coupled BNC and RCA outputs, as well as an optical TOSLINK output, to transmit the 16-bit/44.1kHz SPDIF digital signal. Separate digital interface transmitters ensure each digital output is optimized to keep interface induced jitter at a minimum.

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We're proud to officially announce that high end audio distributor Fidelis AV of Derry, New Hampshire is appointed as our exclusive distributor in the United States.

Fidelis AV's Walter Swanbon says: "We are very excited about our partnership with Perreaux and look forward to bringing an increasing number of their products on board in 2009" starting with the éloquence 150i and 250i integrated amplifiers. These two models incorporate the classic Perreaux standards of high-power, sonic integrity and design reliability. The Silhouette range brings the same no-compromise design and build to a flexible array of affordable mini-modules. "We now have the complete electronics solution we've been looking for", says Swanbon. The line will be introduced to the public at the Rocky Mountain Audio Festival 2009.

Swanbon is no stranger to the brand, having sold Perreaux electronics throughout the 1980's from his highly-regarded audio shops in Arlington, MA and Nashua, NH. Perreaux will be offered to established high end dealers across the country and joins the company's other product lines including Harbeth, LFD and Gradient.

For further information, including dealer or other trade inquiries, contact:

Fidelis AV
14 East Broadway
Derry, NH 03038
USA
t: 603-437-4769
e: info@fidelisav.com