Meridian Audio G56 Cassette Player User Manual


 
Although Meridian is today best-known for its
superb-sounding digital theatre systems, it is a
company built on analogue foundations, and
indeed, superb analogue circuit design and
implementation are important parts of all Merid-
ian products.
The G Series power ampliers offer the ideal
way to interface G Series components to passive
loudspeakers from other manufacturers. They
include the latest power amp developments
from Meridian, utilised in their agship DSP8000
digital loudspeaker systems, and share many
common design parameters.
In the case of the complete line of G Series
ampliers, pairs of channels can be bridged for
additional output and exibility, and the ampli-
ers are gain-matched to further add to the
possibilities when building a system.
The Meridian G56 is a compact, 2-channel unit
with dual-mono construction, delivering a solid
100W continuous mean power per channel
into 8Ω and suitable for even the most difcult
loads.
The amplier modules feature a symmetrical
design with fully electronically-balanced inputs.
Both balanced and unbalanced inputs are
provided, but in fact the unbalanced inputs are
converted to balanced before they enter the
amplier itself.
The discrete active input components are ther-
mally and electrically matched in pairs, and the
Based on the unique
DSP8000 amplier
2 x 100W continuous
amplication
Unique ultra-low-feedback
design for superb overall
sound
Capacitor-free signal path for
fast, accurate bass
Remote trigger/standby
operation
Standby mode maintains
voltage rails for instant
warm-up
Balanced/unbalanced inputs
Full DC/thermal protection
Bridge Mode
G56 2-Channel Power Amplier
Meridian’s G Series line of high performance
digital & analogue consumer audio components
feature a stylish cabinet design in traditional
black or a sleek silver nish.
Designed to be either free-standing or rack-
mounted, G Series components build on their
predecessors, the multi-award-winning 500 and
our agship 800 Series, and include entirely new
circuitry developed specically for the G Series.
Multi-layer boards reduce system noise and
improve performance. In products which include
video capabilities, broadcast-quality, wide-
bandwidth video components are employed for
maximum image integrity.
G Series units are easy to use. Where appropri-
ate, a knob is included to control volume. The
positive-action front-panel keys are software-
dened: their legends are presented in the
vacuum uorescent display and change
intelligently according to context.
Full installation conguration of many G Series
components is achieved by running a special
setup program on a Windows computer,
connected to the G Series unit via a serial link,
or direct from the front panel.
G Series products also include serial ports for
remote operation and conguration, along with
infra-red sensor input and trigger capabilities,
plus Meridian communications ports. A compre-
hensive back-lit learning/programmable remote
is included with products other than ampliers.