Product Description
The Meridian 861v8 sound processor sits at the heart of the theatre, linking all of your audio sources such as Blu-ray disc players, at the highest quality. Featuring our patented filter which makes standard resolution sources sound like high-resolution and Meridian Room Correction (MRC), the 861v8 also adds extensive connectivity options. Its modular approach delivers complete isolation between analogue and digital signals for world-leading performance.
Meridian 861v8 Sound Processor Key Features
Unique Meridian High Resolution up-sampling offers the best possible performance from all of your sources.
Re-clocking of the digital audio signal removes timing errors for superior clarity and resolution.
Multiple outputs which enable the creation of both passive and DSP based systems from the same Surround Controller.
A 7.1 Surround Controller with class leading audio fidelity – Meridian Room Correction for perfect sound in any room.
CORE CARDS
The following cards are fitted as standard inside a Meridian 861 Version 8:
IA04: 6x Analogue Stereo Inputs, Phono. Can be configured as 2x six-channel analogue inputs
OE34: 8x Digital Output, SpeakerLink. L, R, C, SUB, Side L, Side R, Rear L, Rear R
IE44: 6x Digital Audio Inputs, Phono, D1 to D6 can be configured as 2x six-channel digital inputs with
Meridian SmartLink performance. 2x Optical Audio Inputs, Toslink. SpeakerLink Input, RJ45. Meridian
Multi-channel High Resolution (MMHR) Input, RJ45
CO00: Control computer card. Complete with Flash memory, RS232 port for control and status, 3x
configurable trigger outputs and 2x Meridian Comms
ID29: Digital Input card with 1x USB input, 3x Optical Audio Inputs, Toslink, 2x SpeakerLink inputs, RJ45
ID41: Audio endpoint card with 1x network input (Ethernet) for connection to a Roon system or an alternative control interface
OA18: Analogue output cards each with 4x analogue outputs, XLR, configurable, with 24-bit, 192kHz
DAC (2 cards)
OPTIONAL CARDS
IA04: 6x Analogue Stereo Inputs, Phono. Can be configured as 2x six-channel analogue inputs
OA08 Analogue Output card, with 4x Analogue Outputs, Phono, configurable, with 24-bit, 192kHz DAC
CONTROLS
Front-panel facia controls for: Source, DSP, Mute, Volume, and Off
Hinged control panel provides additional swithes for: Display, Copy, Store, parameter menus, Assign,
Calibrate, and Configure
DIMENSIONS
HEIGHT:175mm [6.9in]
WIDTH: 489mm [18.9in]
DEPTH:411mm [16.2in]
WEIGHT
As standard – 14kg (31lbs)
DISPLAYS
20-character dot-matrix display: adjustable brightness and contrast
Lights for Dolby, Digital, THX, DTS, and MPEG
POWER
26W
