Meridian America DSP8000 - Manual (Page 10)

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Introduction Specification
Connections
Digital co-axial input and output.
Meridian BNC Comms input and output.
Meridian SpeakerLink (RJ45) input and output,
providing balanced digital, Meridian Comms, and
power.
Digital formats
44.1–96kHz. FIFO locks at 44.1, 48, 88.2, or
96kHz ±150ppm.
PCM using SPDIF/IEC60958, or MHR connection
support with auto-detection.
Output stages
Power amplifiers: Complementary bipolar design, with
output-stage error correction and twin loop design.
Bass: 3 x 150W.
Mid: 100W.
Treble: 100W.
The DSP8000 includes drive unit thermal protection.
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") Boothroyd Stuart
piston in short horn, composite dome with silver
voice-coil.
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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.
Cabinet
Entire speaker manufactured from interlaminated
panels.
Glass front.
Finished in high-gloss piano lacquer.
400mm x 1300mm x 528mm (15.7" x 51.2" x
20.8") W x H x D excluding feet.
105kg (231lb) each.
Power
100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz.
20VA idle; 900VA max.
Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product
specifications at any time.
Available accessories
Each pair of DSP8000 loudspeakers is shipped
complete with an MSR+ remote.
Other applications, and some advanced features, may
require one or more of the following accessories, which
can be purchased from your Meridian dealer:
Interconnecting leads.
AC11 SpeakerLink Hub, to allow interconnection
between newer products with SpeakerLink
connectors, and products with Meridian BNC Comms
or Meridian DIN Comms connectors.
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