(openPR) - 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.

The custom-designed toroid power transformer and regulated power supplies, along with judicious power supply filtering, keeps unwanted noise from affecting sensitive clock signals and minimizes noise related jitter.

The éloquence CDt is smart-home ready with full control via the RS232 serial port, trigger input & output and infrared (IR) input & output on the rear of the unit.

Solid construction and build-quality has always been a Perreaux hallmark, the éloquence CDt is no exception; the robust chassis design, 18mm thick milled aluminum front panel and unique surface finish exudes luxury and quality that will last a lifetime.

For further information on the éloquence CDt, contact Perreaux or visit www.perreaux.com/products/eloquence/cdt_-_compact_disc_tr....

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

Martin van Rooyen
Managing Director
Perreaux Industries Ltd.
tel: +64 (3) 489 2975
email: martin@perreaux.com

or visit the Perreaux website at
www.perreaux.com/

Perreaux is a designer and manufacturer of hi fi audio components and first opened for business in 1974 in Napier, New Zealand. The early 80’s saw Perreaux explode onto the US market with the SM2 Stereo Preamplifier and PMF2150B Stereo Power Amplifier. This combination captured the imagination of world markets and word started to spread as the audio press started recognizing this hitherto unknown company called Perreaux.

In 1991 Perreaux re-located their factory to Auckland, New Zealand, enabling them to utilize the increased resources that Auckland had to offer over Napier. While in Auckland Perreaux continued to develop products including the acclaimed Reference Series, popular E-Series and prestigious Radiance R200i.

Perreaux moved to Dunedin, New Zealand, in 2005 (which is where the engineering team and factory is still based) and they remain as passionate and committed as those first days in 1974. Perreaux continues to develop some of the finest sounding audio components available in the world today and is sold in over 30 countries worldwide.

Clinton Jensen
Perreaux Industries Ltd.
9a Gladstone Road
Mosgiel
Dunedin 9024
New Zealand
tel: +64 (3) 489 2975