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Perreaux SA1 and PMF1155 Pre Amplifier Get your hands into a piece of History with the Perreaux SA1 Dual channel class A Preamplifier and the PMF1155 Dual channel Power Amplifier. Price is for both SA1 and PMF1155 About the SA1 Overview: Model: Perreaux SA1 Type: Dual Channel Class A Preamplifier Manufacturer: Perreaux, New Zealand Key Specifications and Features: Class A Amplification: Known for its high fidelity, minimal distortion, and the characteristic warmth of sound, Class A designs like the SA1 would be aimed at audiophiles seeking the highest quality audio reproduction. About
A$1,400 is basically right on the money for this one, sitting just above the A$1,372 median and comfortably inside the normal used range. It’s not a bargain-bin score at A$397, but it’s also nowhere near ambitious given the A$3,482 upper quartile.
Perreaux gear has a solid reputation for clean, quiet, authoritative analogue performance, and a well-kept preamp can still be a very satisfying long-term anchor in a system. The upside here is straightforward: if it’s electrically healthy and comes complete, you’re buying into a respected piece of NZ-made hi-fi with real build quality. I’d mainly confirm channel balance, switch/contact cleanliness, and whether the condition is as tidy as the asking price suggests.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Perreaux traces its roots to 1974, when Peter Perreaux founded the company in the small New Zealand town of Napier. From humble beginnings with the legendary GS 2002 Class A integrated amplifier, it quickly gained traction through meticulous design and handcrafted quality, expanding exports to Australia and the Americas by the late 1970s. Relocating to Dunedin in 2005, Perreaux has upheld its Kiwi heritage, blending innovation—like early MOSFET adoption in the SA80B power amp—with a commitment to superior sound reproduction.
The brand specializes in high-end hi-fi components, renowned for amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated systems that prioritize refined circuitry and rock-solid build quality. Its lineup also encompasses loudspeakers and select audio electronics, all hand-assembled with custom-selected parts, including bespoke transistors. Perreaux avoids mass-market diversification into turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, focusing instead on core amplification and playback excellence.
Positioned firmly in the audiophile high-end market, Perreaux commands respect for its reliability, longevity, and uncompromised performance, distributed in over 30 countries. Collectors and discerning buyers value its vintage appeal alongside modern, future-proof designs, distinguishing it as a boutique powerhouse that outpaces competitors through precision engineering and timeless craftsmanship.
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