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Meridian 808.3 specs


Meridian 808.3
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THD & Noise:
Better than –96dBFS

Mechanism:
Triple-beam laser, multi-speed CD-ROM transport

Conversion:
192kHz-capable, 24-bit, Delta Sigma converters operating at 4 x CD sample rate (176.4kHz).
Apodising-style upsampling filter system.

Stereo Outputs:
Analogue: 1 unbalanced on phono, 1 balanced on XLR-3M: 2.3V rms fixed/variable, Class A, 47Ω impedance
Digital: coax unbalanced (S/PDIF); twin RJ45 balanced (AES/EBU) SpeakerLink digital interface for single-cable connection of other Meridian equipment. Operating at up to 2 x CD sample rate (88.2kHz), 24-bit with MHR option.

Stereo Inputs & Sources:
Analogue: 6 unbalanced on phono.
Digital: S/PDIF (3 coax & 2 Toslink optical); SpeakerLink RJ45
Meridian Sooloos digital media system connectivity via RJ45 Ethernet connection

Formats:
CD Audio (CD-DA), CD-R, CD-R/W

Comms
Two 5-pin 240° DIN sockets for Meridian Comms, and RS232 full remote/configuration interface. Three programmable 12V trigger outputs. RJ45 SpeakerLink.

Construction:
Black lacquer, graphite or silver finish in metal & glass. Meridian Select colours also available.

Controls:
Front-panel keys for Open/Close, Play, Stop, Pause, Previous, Next, On/Off. Additional controls behind hinged front access cover include Repeat, Fast Forward/Reverse, Display, Mute, Volume Up/Down, Store/Clear, Source.
Full remote control via MSR+, RS232.

Display:
20-character dot matrix display with adjustable brightness and contrast. Indicators for Phase, Repeat and EQ (emphasis).

Dimensions:
480mm (18.9in) x 175mm (6.9in) x 411mm (16.2in) (whd)

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

also know as: Meridian 808.3 Signature Reference DVD Player

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Filed in: Meridian CD Players

Description: As part of the Reference 800 Series, the 808.3 is the highest performance CD Player manufactured by Meridian, and forms the heart of Meridian’s ultimate music system.

808.3 inherits Meridian’s quarter-century tradition of award-winning players, while setting a new benchmark in audio performance. 808.3 features a brand new internal CD-ROM-based drive, which allows for data recovery and error correction many times better than... read more

Created by MG15 , Last update by MG2 , Jun 02, 2010

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