Meridian America 557 User Manual
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Technical Specification
Power output:
200W into 8 ohms
680W into 8 ohms Bridged
1000W into 4 ohms Bridged
Distortion:
<0.05%
Signal/Noise:
–90dB
Inputs:
Balanced on XLR – Sensitivity 3.00V rms (2.21V rms bridged).
Unbalanced on phono – Sensitivity 1.44V rms (1.34V rms
bridged).
Outputs:
Twin outputs for bi-wiring.
Construction:
Two-channel dual-mono construction – Stereo and Bridged.
4 pairs of output devices per side.
4 high quality smoothing capacitors per side.
Error corrected output stage.
Idealised magnetic circuit design.
Dynamic bridge front end gives fully balanced input operation.
Fully protected against DC and thermal overload.
Soft start using proprietary Meridian circuit.
Dimensions:
174mm (6.85in) H, 385 (15.16) W, 306 (12.05) D.
Weight 27kg (60lbs)
Controls:
Rear-panel controls for Power On/Off, Bridge/Stereo Mode.
Front display:
Power indicator lamp.
557
Stereo Power Amplifier
Sales information
1
st
December 2001
Meridian Audio Limited
Stonehill, Stukeley Meadows
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire PE29 6EX
T +44 (0) 1480 445678
F +44 (0) 1480 445686
Meridian America Inc.
Suite 122, Building 2400
3800 Camp Creek Parkway
Atlanta GA 30331
T (404) 344 7111
F (404) 346 7111
www.meridian-audio.com