The 250i is Perreaux's most powerful, most sophisticated integrated amplifier. It's performance and specifications are truly impressive, but hearing the 250i is when you will truly appreciate the quality engineering, design and craftsmanship. The 250i is the most advanced integrated amplifier Perreaux has ever produced.
Optional internal 24-bit/192kHz Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC) and Moving Magnet/Moving Coil (MM/MC) Phono Preamplifier modules ensure complete integration of digital source components (such as network music servers and set-top digital receivers), as well as turntables, into a high-performance system.
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*In reference to the éloquence 250i as a Class-AB integrated amplifier.
High Power DesignThe 250i is designed to handle difficult speaker loads with ease. With it's high powered MOSFET design, the 250i is capable of continuously delivering a genuine 360Wrms into an 8Ω load and a huge 530Wrms into 4Ω. |
High-current Custom Power SupplyAt the heart of any great amplifier is a great power supply. 3 separate transformers feeding 4 independent power supplies ensure the 250i will drive difficult speakers with ease, producing controlled, quality audio. |
High Damping FactorThe éloquence 250i's performance features a high damping factor. Ensuring absolute authority and control of any loudspeaker. |
Advanced Microprocessor ControlThe extensive range of user functions and complex functions are managed by a powerful onboard microprocessor. This gives you more control but is electrically isolated from the audio paths, ensuring faithful sound reproduction. |
Advanced Stepped Volume Control3rd generation microprocessor controlled analogue volume control. The éloquence has advanced all the benefits of a pure unaltered analogue signal path which is merely "switched" to your exact desired volume. This gives you convenience and complete control with the cleanest signal path possible. |
Advanced Lossless Stepped Off-Set Balance Control3rd generation microprocessor controlled analogue balance control. There is no loss of music quality due to the left and right volume controls being analogue "switched" independently without added circuitry. This is the ultimate in allowing you to perfectly adjust the balance volume left or right without signal loss. |
Non-Invasive ProtectionThe 250i features sophisticated microprocessor protection for the amplifier and connected load. The protection covers supply (soft-charge), over-current, over-temperature, DC offset, internal AC supply and DC fuse protection. The protection is non-invasive and does not degrade the signal path. |
Internal Headphone AmplifierThe headphone amplifier gives the user all the benefits of the 250i's engineering and design advances, with the convenience of headphones. |
Dual sets of speaker binding postsFor ease of bi-wiring loudspeakers and enhanced sound quality. |
Balanced (XLR) inputFor use with balanced sources. Enabling you to take full advantage of the benefits of balanced audio. |
Home Theatre/Pass-Through LoopAllows the integration of the éloquence into a home theatre/external system as a two channel power amp, then back to full a stereo integrated for music listening. |
iPod InputPlug your iPod directly into the front panel for convenient iPod connectivity. |
IR (infrared) input and outputEnables additional remote control options to be connected and controlled by the éloquence Integrated Amplifier. |
Trigger input and outputAllows the 250i to have standby contol over, or be controlled by, connected equipment. Offering high system integration and convenience. |
Isolation Feet OptionsTo minimize vibrations, aftermarket "feet" can be easily attached if desired. Also, the éloquence has the ability to go from 4 feet to 3 feet to further ensure mechanical isolation |
Interactive Menu System |
Infrared (IR) Remote Control |
Volume Up/Down |
Inputs |
1 pair Balanced Inputs (XLR) |
4 pairs Unbalanced Inputs (RCA) |
1 Amp In (RCA) |
1 Auxiliary (3.5mm jack) |
Outputs |
1 pair Unbalanced Line Outputs (RCA) |
1 pair Unbalanced Preamplifier Outputs (RCA) |
2 pairs Binding Posts per channel |
1 Headphone (6.35mm jack) |
Misc |
1 Trigger input (3.5mm jack) |
1 Trigger output (3.5mm jack) |
1 External IR input (3.5mm jack) |
1 IR output (3.5mm jack) |
1 RS232 serial port (RJ45) |
USB Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC)24bit/192khz upsampling allows high quality digital audio connections to be made. Inputs include 2x Coax, 2x Optical (Toslink) and 1x USB audio. |
MM/MC Phono StageAllowing both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridge connection. |
* These optional modules are retrofittable and available after purchase
Dimensions |
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Width: | 426mm (16.8") |
Depth: | 344mm (13.5") |
Height: | 149mm (5.9") |
Weight: | 25kg (55lb) |
Amplifier |
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Rated Power Output (per channel): | 250W into 8Ω 500W into 4Ω |
Maximum Power Output (prior to clipping, per channel): | 360W into 8Ω 530W into 4Ω |
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise Typically: 20Hz to 20kHz: |
0.002% @ 1kHz, 250W into 8Ω 0.010%, 250W into 8Ω |
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz: 5Hz to 60kHz: |
+0.00dB, -0.15dB +0.00dB, -0.50dB |
Damping Factor: | 800 @ 1kHz, 250W into 8Ω |
Signal to Noise Ratio (unweighted): | better than 98dB, ref. 250W |
Preamplifier |
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Input Impedance Unbalanced: Balanced: |
12kΩ 22kΩ |
Input Overload Unbalanced: Balanced: |
8Vrms 8Vrms |
Volume Control Range: | -95.5dB to +31.5dB |
Volume Control Resolution: | 0.5dB per step |
Input Volume Trim Range: | ±40dB |
Balance Resolution: | 0.5dB |
Balance Range: | ±40dB |
Headphone Amplifier |
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Headphone Rated Power Output: | 1.0W into 32Ω 150mW into 300Ω |
Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise |
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Typically: 20Hz to 20kHz: |
0.001% @ 1kHz, 1.0W into 32Ω less than 0.002%, 1.0W into 32Ω |
Headphone Volume Trim Range: | ±40dB |
éloquence DAC Module Specifications |
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Digital Inputs: | 2 SPDIF Coax (BNC) 2 SPDIF Optical (Toslink) |
Input Sample Rate: | 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz (Coax, Optical) 32, 44.1, 48kHz (USB) |
Input Word Length (maximum): | 24-bit (Coax, Optical) 16-bit (USB) |
Input Impedance: | 75Ω (Coax) |
Transformer Coupled Coax: Optical: USB: |
Yes No No |
Analogue Section |
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Digital to Analogue Conversion: | 24-bit / 192kHz |
Output Voltage: | 2.0Vrms @ 0dBFS |
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise | 0.002%, 20Hz-20kHz @ 0dBFS |
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz:5Hz to 94kHz: |
+0.0dB, -0.1dB |
Dynamic Range (unweighted): | better than 115dB @ 0dBFS |
Signal to Noise Ratio (unweighted): | better than 115dB @ 0dBFS |
Channel Separation: | better than 110dB @ 0dBFS |
Stop Band: | 105kHz |
Stop Band Attenuation: | 125dB |
éloquence Phono Module Specifications |
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Input Impedance Low Gain (MM): High Gain (MC): |
47kΩ 100Ω |
Input Capacitance: |
22pF |
Gain Low Gain (MM): High Gain (MC): |
40dB 60dB |
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise |
0.002% @ 1kHz, low gain setting less than 0.010%, low gain setting |
RIAA Accuracy: | ±0.5dB, 20Hz-20kHz |
Signal to Noise Ratio (unweighted): |
better than 85dB, low gain setting |
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