Perreaux Audiant A80i
Perreaux Audiant 80i integrated amplifier combining a 2x80W Mosfet power section, a 24-bit/96kHz DAC and a built-in phono input.
Description
The Perreaux Audiant 80i is a stereo integrated amplifier that combines a power section dedicated to analogue amplification with an onboard digital-to-analogue converter. It is aimed at those looking for a central unit capable of handling both classic analogue sources and digital sources, without multiplying the number of boxes.
The construction is built around a high-current toroidal transformer and a Mosfet transistor amplifier section, delivering 2x80 watts of power. The signal processing stage runs in pure Class A, a choice that favours signal linearity ahead of the power stage. The built-in digital-to-analogue converter handles streams at 24-bit/96kHz and features an upsampling function, intended to improve playback of digital sources whose native conversion quality is uncertain.
On the connectivity side, the unit offers classic analogue RCA inputs as well as optical and coaxial digital inputs, allowing a CD player or any other digital transport to be connected. A USB input also allows direct connection to a computer, with the ability to control iTunes or Windows Media Player from the amplifier. A phono preamplifier section is also built in, for direct use of a turntable without an external phono preamp.
This type of amplifier suits a centralised hi-fi setup, bringing together modern digital sources (computer, CD player, network transport) and a turntable under a single unit, without requiring a separate DAC or phono preamplifier. It is aimed at a user who wants to simplify their setup while retaining sufficient power to drive speakers of common sensitivity.
Technical specifications
| Power | 2 x 80 W |
What to check before buying used
On this integrated amplifier, the volume potentiometer deserves a careful test: crackling or a channel imbalance at the start of the sweep often points to dirty tracks. The Class A power section runs hot even at low listening levels, which accelerates capacitor ageing and justifies checking for any hum or distortion after a long warm-up period. Finally, it is best to test the built-in digital converter on each input (optical, coaxial, USB) to rule out any malfunction related to the conversion electronics.
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