G61
Digital Inputs: (S/PDIF): Five Toslink optical, six coax inputs configured either as individual coax connections or two proprietary six-channel MHR connections
Analog Input: Five L/R stereo, one six-channel analog in, all single-ended
Digital Outputs: (S/PDIF coax): Main L/R, Centre/Sub, sides, rears; A/B (configurable)
Analog Outputs: One single-ended, eight-channel analog output
Analogue ins: 0.5–2.5Vrms adjustable, input impedance 20kohms
Analogue outs: Variable between 0 and 3.5Vrms, output impedance 47ohms.
Distortion <0.01%.
Noise & hum <-95dB CCIR
Control: Two DIN and one BNC for Meridian Comms, three 12V Triggers (150mA), IR, USB, RS232 remote control/configuration
Processing: Three Freescale 56367s and a 56371 running at 150MHz for a total of over 500MIPS (million instructions per second), 48-bit arithmetic throughout
Conversion: 24-bit Sigma-Delta converter chips operating at 96kHz on analog inputs and outputs
Decoding Formats: Include AAC, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG Surround,
DSP Modes: Include Direct, Music, Trifield, Ambisonics (two-channel UHJ & B-Format), Super Stereo, Music Logic, THX, Mono, Discrete, TV Logic, ProLogic IIx Music, ProLogicIIx Movie, ProLogic IIx THX, Cinema, and up to 10 user-defined
Dimensions: 17.32" x 3.54" x 13.78" (plus connectors) (WxHxD)
Weight: 19.8 lbs.
Price: $5495

G55
Power Output: Five channels at 100W into 8 ohms, or two channels at >300W into 8 ohms (bridge mode)
Distortion: Less than 0.01% input to output
Signal/Noise: Better than –100dB
Inputs: Balanced on XLR connectors and unbalanced on phono
Outputs: Two output sets per channel, terminal posts
Construction: 25 pairs of 15amp output devices and 68,000ohmsF of audiophile-grade PSU smoothing capacitors. Ultra low impedance error-corrected output stage. DC coupled, with no capacitors in the signal path. Soft start and thermal management in main assembly. Optimized magnetic design based on DSP8000. Meridian black or silver finish in metal & glass
Controls: Rear-panel power switch; per-channel switches for balanced or single-ended input; Bridge/Stereo mode switches on channels 1 and 5
Trigger: Wide voltage-range (5–30V, AC/DC) trigger input for remote standby/on switching
Display: Power/Fault indicator and per-channel operation LEDs
Dimensions: 17.32" x 5.20" x 13.78" (plus connectors) (WxHxD)
Rack Mounting: Kit available from Meridian authorized dealers
Weight: 44 lbs.
Price: $5385

Manufacturer
Meridian Audio Limited
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1480 445678
Meridian America Inc.
USA
(404) 344 7111
www.meridian-audio.com
info@meridian-audio.com