M E R L I N
Multi-format Amplifier
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Typical specifications
Output
Power
50W maximum peak per channel into 4 Ohms (17 dBW)
Maximum output voltage
20V peak
THD+N
<0.1 % typical, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal / noise ratio
>86 dB ‘A’-weighted
Input impedance
50 k Ohms
Frequency response
+0, –0.2 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz
Connections
Inputs
1 pair RCA connectors
300 mV to 2.2 Vrms max “AUX” input (Hifi line level compatible)
3 mV nominal as PHONO (RIAA) input suitable for 1-6mV cartridge.
1 3.5 mm (1/8”) stereo jack/optical suitable headphone outputs
150 mV to 1 Vrms max as jack socket
Up to 24 bit 96 kHz PCM S/PDIF as optical input
USB-B “micro” socket
USB adaptive 44.1/48 kHz 16 bit
Outputs
1 3.5 mm (1/8”) stereo jack/optical
Line output (fixed or variable, switch selected) 3.5 Vrms MAX
Optical output (music level always fixed) 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz
Front
panel
Headphone 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo jack up to 2.8 Vrms.
Speaker outputs
2 pairs 4 mm banana plugs
Power requirement
Mains voltages
90-250 VAC 50-60Hz universal worldwide supply
Consumption <0.25
Watts
standby
(Orange LED lit)
50 Watts
maximum
(Blue LED lit, full power output)
Weight
Unit only, unboxed
1.9 kg
(4¼ lbs)
In shipping carton
2.5 kg
(5
2
/
3
lbs)
Dimensions
Width
220 mm
(8
⅔
”)
Height (including feet)
55 mm
(2”)
Depth (front to back) inc. terminals
240 mm
(9½”)
Standard accessories
Remote
control
CR2025
battery
Bluetooth
aerial
IEC C5 (cloverleaf) type mains lead (3 Amp type)
Musical Fidelity reserves the right to make improvements which may result in
specification or feature changes without notice. E+OE.
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