Meridian Reference 861V8
PRODUCT DETAILS
The most advanced example of our ground-breaking DSP control and processing system for the very highest-quality audio performance. Featuring Meridian’s patented filter which upsamples standard resolution sources to high-resolution, the 861 also adds extensive connectivity to a system. Its modular approach delivers complete isolation between analogue and digital signals for world leading performance
PRODUCT DETAILS
The most advanced example of our ground-breaking DSP control and processing system for the very highest-quality audio performance. Featuring Meridian’s patented filter which upsamples standard resolution sources to high-resolution, the 861 also adds extensive connectivity to a system. Its modular approach delivers complete isolation between analogue and digital signals for world leading performance
PRODUCT DETAILS
The most advanced example of our ground-breaking DSP control and processing system for the very highest-quality audio performance. Featuring Meridian’s patented filter which upsamples standard resolution sources to high-resolution, the 861 also adds extensive connectivity to a system. Its modular approach delivers complete isolation between analogue and digital signals for world leading performance
PRODUCT DETAILS
Technical Specifications
CORE CARDS-
The following cards are fitted as standard inside a Meridian 861 Version 8:
IA04: 6x Analogue Stereo Inputs, Phono. Can be configured as 2x six-channel analogue inputs
OE34: 8x Digital Output, SpeakerLink. L, R, C, SUB, Side L, Side R, Rear L, Rear R
IE44: 6x Digital Audio Inputs, Phono, D1 to D6 can be configured as 2x six-channel digital inputs with
Meridian SmartLink performance. 2x Optical Audio Inputs, Toslink. SpeakerLink Input, RJ45. Meridian
Multi-channel High Resolution (MMHR) Input, RJ45
CO00: Control computer card. Complete with Flash memory, RS232 port for control and status, 3x
configurable trigger outputs and 2x Meridian Comms
ID29: Digital Input card with 1x USB input, 3x Optical Audio Inputs, Toslink, 2x SpeakerLink inputs, RJ45
ID41: Audio endpoint card with 1x network input (Ethernet) for connection to a Roon system or an alternative control interface
OA18: Analogue output cards each with 4x analogue outputs, XLR, configurable, with 24-bit, 192kHz
DAC (2 cards)
OPTIONAL CARDS-
IA04: 6x Analogue Stereo Inputs, Phono. Can be configured as 2x six-channel analogue inputs
OA08 Analogue Output card, with 4x Analogue Outputs, Phono, configurable, with 24-bit, 192kHz DAC
CONTROLS-
Front-panel facia controls for Source, DSP, Mute, Volume, and Off
The hinged control panel provides additional switches for Display, Copy, Store, parameter menus, Assign,
Calibrate, and Configure
Physical Specifications
DIMENSIONS-
HEIGHT- 175mm [6.9in]
WIDTH- 489mm [18.9in]
DEPTH- 411mm [16.2in]
WEIGHT- As standard – 14kg (31lbs)
DISPLAYS-
20-character dot-matrix display: adjustable brightness and contrast
Lights for Dolby, Digital, THX, DTS, and MPEG
POWER- 26W
