Outline Specifications

Inputs
• 12x S/PDIF digital (coax), D1–D6 can be configured as x2 six-channel digital inputs with Meridian SmartLink
• 4x Toslink digital optical
• USB digital Input
• 8x analogue stereo inputs, (phono). A1–A3 can be configured as x1 six-channel analogue input. 0.5–2.5Vrms adjustable, input impedance 20kΩ

Outputs
• 8x SpeakerLink digital (RJ45): L, R, C, Sub, Side L, Side R, Rear L, Rear R
• 8x analogue balanced (XLR): Main L, Main R, Side L, Side R, Rear L, Rear R, Centre, Sub
• 2x analogue unbalanced, (phono). Lz, Rz. Variable between 0 and 3.5Vrms, output impedance 47Ω. Distortion <0.01%. Noise & hum <-95dB CCIR

Tuner
• AM (Long/Medium Wave, 150–285/525–1605 kHz); FM (VHF Band II, 87.5–108 MHz), sensitivity 2.0μV
• Configurable channel spacing & emphasis for US/EUR/Japan, etc.
• DSP-based FM stereo width/blend reduces noise on weak signals
• AM whistle filter, LPF

Zone2/3
• 2x analogue audio out
• 2x digital out
• 1x BNC Meridian Comms

Video
• Inputs: 3x Component (phono)
• Outputs: 1x Component (phono)

Comms
• 2x Meridian Comms (DIN) + 1x BNC, 3x Trigger, IR in, USB, RS232 remote control/configuration

Processing
• 5x Motorola 56367s and 1 x 56371 running at 150MHz to give a total of 900MIPS (million instructions per second). 48-bit arithmetic throughout

Conversion
• 24-bit Sigma-Delta converter chips operating at up to 96 kHz on analogue inputs and outputs

Controls
• Front-panel soft keys include control of Source, Copy, Mute, etc. Power and Display buttons, rotary DSP volume control
• Full remote control via MSR+, serial.
Serial link or maintenance USB port used for firmware updates
• Config via serial or front panel
• 3 x 12V trigger(s)

Display
• Multi-character dot-matrix Vacuum Fluorescent Display

Indicators
• Front-panel keys back-illuminated; Standby button lit when off

Formats
• Include Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG Surround and AAC

DSP Modes
• Include Direct, Music, Trifield, Ambisonics (2-ch UHJ & B-Format; 4, 5, 6, & 7 speaker decode), Super Stereo, Music Logic, THX, Mono, Discrete, TV Logic, Digital, Digital THX, DTS, DTS THX, DTS Music, MPEG, MPEG THX, MPEG Music, ProLogic IIx Music, ProLogic IIx Movie, ProLogic IIx THX, Cinema, THX Ultra 2, THX Surround EX, Meridian Room Correction, and more

Power
• Universal supply 100–240VAC, 50–60Hz, 25W

Construction
• Meridian black or silver finish in metal & glass

Dimensions
• Width: 440mm (17.32in); Depth: 350mm (13.78in) plus connectors; Height: 132mm (5.2in)

Rack Mounting
• Kit available from Meridian authorized retailers

Weight
• 10kg (22lbs)