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Perreaux Audiant VP3 Phono Preamplifier Perreaux Audiant VP3 phono preamplifier In excellent condition, with original manual, no scratches or damages. Two-Turntable Support and front-panel switching—ideal for setups with both MM and MC cartridges ready to go.The VP3 has two separate, fully-customisable, low-noise input stages for Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges, with rear panel mounted user configurable dip switches for both resistive and capacitive loading.Up to two turntables can be connected to the VP3 at once and switched between. Mono sources are also accommodated. Bal
A$1,700 is fair, slightly on the firm side against your comparable set: it sits almost exactly on the A$1,691 median and well inside the A$593 to A$5,873 middle spread, so this is not a bargain-hunt price but it is squarely in line with recent AUD asking behavior. It would only start to look ambitious if it were pushing past that top quartile, which it isn’t.
That makes it a sensible buy if you want a clean, proven phono stage from a respected specialist brand. Perreaux gear is generally valued for solid build and a quiet, musically tidy presentation, and an excellent condition example is the sort of listing that rewards a buyer who wants to plug in and enjoy rather than tinker. At this price, I’d mainly want reassurance on power supply, connectivity, and that the unit is complete and fully functional.
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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