Meridian 861V8 [Abverkauf] (Schwarz)

861 Reference Digital Surround Controller

The 861 Reference Digital Surround Controller is the highest performance surround controller that we offer, and forms the heart of the highest-performance Meridian Digital Theatre system. The latest edition of this outstanding processor, 861v8, includes a number of new features and enhancements, including the latest linear power supply design.

As the Surround Controller in the Reference 800 Series, 861v8 is built on the 800 Series' modular architecture, allowing additional features and connectivity to be added to a standard "core" via a series of additional card options.

The 861v8 core includes: a digital output card; a new card with eight SpeakerLink outputs, for simple, single-wire connection to Meridian DSP Loudspeakers, supporting the latest set of SpeakerLink features including Enhanced Bass Alignment and Centre Elevation with supported loudspeakers; a digital input card with six coaxial digital inputs (configurable as two multichannel SmartLink inputs), plus two Toslink optical inputs, one SpeakerLink input, and one MMHR Meridian Multichannel High Resolution input; an analogue input card with six stereo analogue inputs (phono) with 96/24 ADC, configurable as two multichannel analogue inputs. Also new to 861v8 is a new USB input card for computer playback at maximum quality. The card also includes two SpeakerLink inputs and three optical digital inputs.

Card options offering further input and output connectivity can be specified by the system designer, so that each 861 is made with a specification that matches your specific requirements.

Card options for the 861v8 include an unbalanced analogue output card with four phono inputs and 192/24 DAC and a balanced analogue output card with four XLR-3M outputs driven by 192/24 DACs. Improved DSP feeding the analogue outputs delivers a sweeter sound than ever before.

There is also a digital input card with four Toslink optical inputs and four SpeakerLink inputs; and the ID41 Digital Media System Card, an endpoint card with Ethernet port.

The 861v8 is offered in Graphite as standard, with Piano Lacquer Black or Silver available at no additional cost. In addition, the full range of Meridian Select colour options is available.