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Introduction
Specifications
Drive
Internal CD-ROM drive.
Audio outputs
2-channel balanced audio output, driven by a 192kHz
digital to analogue converter.
2-channel unbalanced audio output, driven by a
192kHz digital to analogue converter.
2-channel digital coax output.
Two 2-channel Meridian SpeakerLink outputs.
Optional MHR encryption on digital outputs at high
rate.
Audio inputs
Six 2-channel unbalanced analogue inputs.
Adjustable sensitivity.
Two 2-channel digital coax inputs. 44.1kHz to
192kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision.
One 2-channel Meridian SpeakerLink input. 44.1kHz
to 192kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision.
Two 2-channel digital optical inputs. 44.1kHz to
96kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision.
One network input (Ethernet) for connection to a
Meridian Sooloos Digital Media System.
One USB input, for connection to a computer. Up to
192kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision.
All inputs provide renameable legends.
Signal processing
The 808 uses Meridian’s proprietary DSP software to
provide the following powerful features:
Apodising filter.
Upsampling.
FIFO and error correction.
Resolution enhancement.
MQA decoding and rendering.
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Controls
Front-panel facia controls for:
Open/Close, Play, Stop, Pause, Previous, Next, and
On/Off.
A hinged control panel provides additional controls for:
Repeat, Fast Forward/Reverse, Source, Store, Clear,
Display, Mute, and /-.
Display
20-character dot-matrix display with adjustable
brightness and contrast.
Indicators for Emphasis, Repeat, and Phase.
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