Specifications - Meridian G Series User Manual

Specifications

Audio inputs
• Balanced on XLR and unbalanced on phono.
• Sensitivity: 1.0V RMS phono/per leg balanced.
• Input impedance: 16k phono, 32k
Ω
Audio outputs
• Twin outputs for bi-wiring.
• G55: 5 channels at 100W into 8
>300W into 8 bridged and 1 channel at 100W.
Ω
• G57: 2 channels at 200W into 8
bridged, 1000W into 4 bridged.
Ω
• Low feedback design.
• Ultra low impedance error corrected output stage.
• DC coupled with no capacitors in signal path.
• Optimised magnetic circuit design.
• Full DC and thermal overload protection.
• Meridian proprietary soft start.
Output stages
• G55: 25 pairs of 15A output devices and 68,000µf
of audiophile-grade PSU smoothing capacitors.
• G57: Dual-mono construction. 5 pairs of 15A output
devices. 2 high-quality smoothing capacitors per side
(40,000µF used in total).
Characteristics
• Distortion less than 0.01%.
• Signal/noise better than -100dB.
Control signals
• Trigger input:
5-30VDC.
• Fan control output for connection to a Meridian rack
mount kit.
Physical
• Dimensions:
x 13.78")
balanced. • Weight: G55
Ω
Power
• 100-125; 200-250V AC 50-60Hz.
, or 2 channels at • 20VA standby; 600VA max.
Ω
Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product
, >620W into 8
Ω Ω
specifications at any time.
440mm x 132mm x 350mm (17.32" x 5.20"
(W x H x D).
20kg (44lb). G57 24kg (53lb).
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