Meridian Audio G Series manual Specifications

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Specifications

 

G55

G56

G57

Distortion

Less than 0.01%.

Less than 0.01%.

Less than 0.01%.

Signal/Noise

Better than -100dB.

Better than -100dB.

Better than -100dB.

Inputs

Balanced on XLR and unbalanced on phono.

 

Sensitivity

1.0V RMS phono/per leg balanced.

1.0V RMS phono/per leg balanced.

1.4V RMS phono/per leg balanced.

Input

16kΩ phono, 32kΩ balanced.

16kΩ phono, 32kΩ balanced.

16kΩ phono, 32kΩ balanced.

impedance

 

 

 

Outputs

Twin outputs for bi-wiring.

Twin outputs for bi-wiring.

Twin outputs for bi-wiring.

Power output

5 channels at 100W into 8Ω, or

2 channels at 100W into 8Ω,

2 channels at 200W into 8Ω,

 

2 channels at >300W into 8Ω

>300W into 8Ω bridged, >350W

>620W into 8Ω bridged, 1000W

 

bridged and 1 channel at 100W.

into 4Ω bridged.

into 4Ω bridged.

Construction Low feedback design. Ultra low impedance error corrected output stage. DC coupled with no capacitors in signal path. Fully balanced inputs. Optimised magnetic circuit design. Full DC and thermal overload protection. Meridian proprietry soft start.

Output stage 25 pairs of 15A output devices and 68,000µf of audiophile-grade PSU smoothing capacitors.

Dual Mono construction. 4 pairs of 15A output devices per side. 2 high- quality audiophile-grade smoothing capacitors per side (27,200µF used in total).

Dual-mono construction. 5 pairs of 15A output devices. 2 high-quality smoothing capacitors per side (40,000µF used in total).

Trigger input

5-30VDC.

5-30VDC.

5-30VDC.

Dimensions

440mm x 132mm x 350mm (17.32”

440mm x 90mm x 350mm (17.32” x

440mm x 132mm x 350mm (17.32”

 

x 5.20” x 13.78”) WHD.

3.54” x 13.78”) WHD.

x 5.2” x 13.78”) WHD.

Weight

20kg (44lb).

13.5kg (30lb).

24kg (53lb).

Controls

Standby button; On/Off, bridge mode, and balanced/unbalanced switches.

 

Indicators

Standby and channel operation LEDs.

Standby and channel operation LEDs.

Standby and channel operation LEDs.

Fan Control

Fan control output for connection to a Meridian rack mount kit.

 

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Contents Series Power Amplifier Installation Guide Safety warnings Refer all servicing to approved service personnelTo avoid interference To avoid overheatingContents Sales and service in the UK Sales and service in the USACopyright and acknowledgements Tel +1 404 344 Fax +1 404 346 Part no GPA/3 P86008Power amplifier models Product Channels Power per channel BridgedG55 100W into 8Ω, 160W into 4Ω G56 100W into 8Ω, 160W into 4ΩGeneral features G57 Two-channel Power Amplifier G55 Five-channel Power AmplifierG56 Two-channel power Amplifier Specifications Unpacking StandbySiting Direct sunlight Near heat sources, such as a radiatorInputs Use this input To connect to thisSwitch the corresponding channels to the Balanced position G55 Five-channel Power Amplifier G01 Control UnitG55 Five-channel Power Amplifier G02 Balanced Control Unit G55 Five-channel Power Amplifier G68AXV Digital Surround ControllerBalanced analogue output, using XLR connectors ControllerG57 Two-channel Power Amplifier Switch the Bridge Mode switch to the OFF position Switch the channels to the Balanced positionG68AXV/XXV Digital Surround Controller Channel 1 to Channel OutputsUse this output To connect to this Set the Bridge Mode switches to the OFF position To bi-wire to passive loudspeakersLoudspeaker To connect to passive loudspeakersLoudspeaker G55 Five-channel Power Amplifier To wire to passive loudspeakers in bridge modeTo bi-amp to two passive loudspeakers G55 Five-channel Power Amplifier To connect two G55s to a seven-channel surround systemLEFT, Right G57 Two-channel Power Amplifier Set the Bridge Mode switch to the OFF position Loudspeaker G56/G57To wire to a passive loudspeaker in bridge mode To bi-amp to two passive loudspeakers No front-panel indicator is shown Sound has cut outMaintenance CleaningTo clean the case To clean the audio connectionsGuarantee Service and guaranteeService Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g D e Unbalanced preamplifier, connecting to
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