
Perreaux 
Model: 
SM5 
Date of Manufacture: 
Product Type: 
Stereo Preamplifier
1994
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Specifications: 
Frequency Response .............................................................................10Hz-65kHz, +0.0dB -0.4dB 
Input Sensitivity 
All inputs............................................................................................................................. 200mV
Input Impedance 
All inputs.................................................................................................................................... 20kΩ 
Input Overload 
All inputs...................................................................................................................................10V
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Rated Output...........................................................................................1.5V
Maximum Output ....................................................................................22V
Main Output 
Source Impedance ...................................................................................................................... 600Ω 
Tape Output Level .................................................................................................................. 220mV 
Minimum Recommended Load ................................................................................................ 10kΩ 
Distortion (THD and IMD) 
All inputs (at rated output into 10kΩ or higher) ........................................... < 0.001% 20Hz-20kHz 
Noise (inputs loaded, A weighted) ............................................................................................ -103dB 
Typically ................................................................................................................................. -106dB 
Channel Separation 
Unweighted ..........................................................................................................80dB 20Hz-20kHz 
Dimensions 
Width...........................................................................................................................483mm (19.0”) 
Height..............................................................................................................................66mm (2.6”) 
Depth...........................................................................................................................312mm (12.3”) 
Weight .......................................................................................................................... 7.0kg (15.4lbs)
 into 10kΩ or higher 
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 into 10kΩ or higher 
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 Schematic diagram 
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 Product manual
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