Meridian Audio 8000 - Manual (Page 11)

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INTRODUCTION
Specification
Digital inputs and outputs
• 2 x cable digital inputs, 75
Ω
, IEC958, 44.1-96kHz. FIFO locks at 44.1, 48,
88.2, or 96kHz
±
150ppm, PCM or MHR encoding.
• 176.4kHz or 192kHz supported with special firmware and cabling; details
available on request.
• 1 x cable digital output, 75
Ω
, IEC958, providing a copy of the selected
input.
Signal processing
• 2 x Motorola 56366 running at 100MHz.
• 4 x 192kHz/24-bit Delta-Sigma DACs.
• Crossovers linear-phase
±
30º at 200Hz and 2.6kHz.
Output stages
• Power amplifiers: Complementary bipolar design, with output-stage
error correction and low feedback design.
• Bass: 3 x 150W RMS.
• Mid: 100W RMS.
• Treble: 100W RMS.
Acoustic
• 3 way.
• Closed bass enclosure.
• Separate mid/top plywood cabinet.
• Bass drive unit: 6 x 200mm (8") high-efficiency long-throw custom
drivers.
• Mid drive unit: 1 x 160mm (6") custom driver.
• Treble drive unit: 1 x 25mm (1") Meridian piston in short horn,
composite dome with silver voice-coil.
Characteristics
• Distortion typically <0.01%, or <0.02% up to full power at all
frequencies.
• Noise and hum <-94dBr at all volume settings.
• Acoustic output typically >115dB spl @ 1m.
• Acoustic noise <15dB spl @ 1m.
• Frequency response in room response within 3dB, 25Hz-35kHz.
Control
• 2 x Meridian Comms.
• 9-pin D connector for RS232 PC setup and control, null modem, 9600
baud, 2N1, no handshake.