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MERIDIAN 800 SERIES
From the outset, Meridian’s design philosophy has combined great looks
and a total approach to ergonomics, with a relentless pursuit of the best
sound – in particular regarding spatiality, transparency and tonality. This
philosophy has also established a Meridian tradition which encourages a
readiness for new ideas and an unfettered view of audio system
architecture. This approach has led to ground-breaking innovations like
Active and DSP loudspeakers – as well as earlier, now widely accepted,
innovations like the CD Transport.
The 800 Series dramatically illustrates the results of this design approach.
Here the goal is the highest quality sound, in a futureproof, flexible,
upgradeable, open-ended format. The 800 Series provides no-cost-
compromise audiophile performance in a handsome large-format
presentation. In the 800 Series, important audiophile features are
addressed – including low-noise power supplies, the provision of more
connections (including balanced audio), and highly
transparent analogue and digital
audio and video processing. The
Digital Signal Processing used in the
800 Series has a superb pedigree –
Meridian is famous for its Conversion,
Resolution Enhancement and DSP for
Surround and Loudspeakers.
The 800 Series is built as a card-based
Audiophile Digital Computer. All functions
are plug-in cards: including control
microprocessor, analogue and digital inputs
and outputs, DSP processors, video routing and
processing, DVD decoders and custom interfaces.
The list is always growing.
In this way a user can put together the right functions, and any aspect of
the machine’s performance can be altered later – either by downloading
new software into its flash memory, or by adding new plug-in cards. In
common with other Meridian products, the 800 Series has full remote
control and complete inter-operability with Meridian 500 Series components,
using RS232 and the Meridian Comms connections.
The 800 Series 19” (450mm) cabinet is of double-skinned construction
for complete immunity from sound-damaging RF radiation. The heavy
die-cast front panel houses a highly visible display and provides the
most commonly required controls on the front face. A hinged switch
panel provides keys to access all of the unit’s functions. In common with
other Meridian components, the top and display window use 4mm plate
glass for durable finish and mechanical damping. The 800 Series appeals
to a very wide audience – it offers unique performance for the
audiophile or videophile, it brings PC connectivity for multimedia and a
degree of flexibility that is welcomed by professional and semi-pro
recording engineers.
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