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What about analogue sources?
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Using 518 with a 562
Analogue sources need to be converted to digital before passing through
518.Meridian make the 562 and 562V digital controllers, both of which have very high quality
By adding a 562 to the system you will be able to feed 7 analogue sources (like radio, tape, even LP) in addition to 5 digital sources. A 562 also provides full tape copy and
518 and 562 work together seamlessly through the Meridian 500 Comms system.2
What else do I need to know?
This is a
∙Use a
If the power amp has some adjustment, set its gain to the lowest value that also allows 518 to give you the loudest result you need. As a guideline, an 18 bit DAC should be quiet enough for a system where the DAC maximum output (normally 2V) is well matched to the power amp sensitivity.
∙Make sure that the maximum output of the DAC (normally around 2V) suits the maximum input level of the power amp. Your dealer will advise on this.
∙As there is no volume control between the DAC and power amp, it is important that either the DAC you use does not have a serious turn- on/off thump, or that you always turn the power amp on last and off first.
∙Preferably, the DAC will use analogue
2Setup details: set 518 to Type 0, set 562 to Type 1. Either can be the system controller. Autoconfigure (see page 30) makes 562 the controller. Make 518 the controller if you want to use the Menu keys on MSR.
518 User Guide