User guide

3
Introduction
Specifications
Drive
Internal CD-ROM drive.
Audio outputs
2-channel balanced audio output.
2-channel unbalanced audio output.
2-channel digital coax output.
Two 2-channel Meridian SpeakerLink outputs.
Optional MHR encryption on digital outputs at high
rate
Audio inputs
Six 2-channel unbalanced analogue inputs.
Adjustable sensitivity.
Three 2-channel digital coax inputs. 44.1kHz to
96kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision.
Three 2-channel Meridian SpeakerLink inputs.
44.1kHz to 96kHz sampling and up to 24-bit
precision.
Five 2-channel digital optical inputs. 44.1kHz to
96kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision.
One network input (Ethernet) for connection to a
Meridian Sooloos Digital Media System.
One USB input, for connection to a computer. Up to
192kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision.
All inputs provide renameable legends.
Signal processing
The 808 uses Meridian’s proprietary DSP software to
provide the following powerful features:
Apodising filter.
Upsampling.
FIFO and error correction.
Resolution enhancement.
Controls
Front-panel facia controls for:
Open/Close, Play, Stop, Pause, Previous, Next, and
On/Off.
A hinged control panel provides additional controls for:
Repeat, Fast Forward/Reverse, Source, Store, Clear,
Display, Mute, and Volume +/-.
Display
20-character dot-matrix display with adjustable
brightness and contrast.
Indicators for Emphasis, Repeat, and Phase.