Specifications
Drive
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Internal CD-ROM drive.
Audio outputs
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2-channel balanced audio output.
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2-channel unbalanced audio output.
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2-channel digital coax output.
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Two 2-channel Meridian SpeakerLink outputs.
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Optional MHR encryption on digital outputs at high
rate
Audio inputs
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Six 2-channel unbalanced analogue inputs.
Adjustable sensitivity. Renameable legends.
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Three 2-channel digital coax inputs. Renameable
legends. 44.1kHz to 96kHz sampling and up to 24-
bit precision.
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One 2-channel Meridian SpeakerLink input.
Renameable legends. 44.1kHz to 96kHz sampling
and up to 24-bit precision.
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Two 2-channel digital optical inputs. Renameable
legends. 44.1kHz to 96kHz sampling and up to 24-
bit precision.
Signal processing
The 808.3 uses Meridian's proprietary DSP software to
provide the following powerful features:
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Apodising filter.
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Upsampling.
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FIFO and error correction.
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Resolution enhancement.
Controls
Front-panel facia controls for:
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Open/Close, Play, Stop, Pause, Previous, Next, and
On/Off.
A hinged control panel provides additional controls for:
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Repeat, Fast Forward/Reverse, Source, Store, Clear,
Display, Mute, and Volume +/-.
Display
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20-character dot-matrix display with adjustable
brightness and contrast.
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Indicators for Emphasis, Repeat, and Phase.
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Introduction