Connecting the CD player

Back panel

 

Use this output

To connect to this

The CD player provides three alternative signal outputs to allow

 

Digital Output

DSP6000 or DSP5000 Digital

 

 

Loudspeakers, a D/A converter, digital

you to choose the highest-quality method of connection

 

 

 

 

preamplifier, or digital recorder, using

available on the system to which you are connecting.

 

 

 

 

digital cable.

 

 

 

The 506 24-Bit CD Player produces an extremely low-noise low-

 

Optical EIAJ

A D/A converter, digital preamplifier, or

jitter electrical digital output, and this is the recommended

 

 

digital recorder, using optical fibre.

method of connection to digital equipment.

 

Phono outputs

A 502 Analogue Controller, or other

 

 

The following table lists the equipment which uses each of the

 

 

audio equipment, using conventional

 

 

analogue audio leads.

three output types:

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

ON

L

R

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

 

COMM

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT

EIAJ

(Meridian Comms Only)

 

 

 

 

 

Phono

Digital

Optical

Comms

outputs

output

EIAJ output

connections

Setting up the CD player

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Meridian America 506 manual Connecting the CD player, Back panel

506 specifications

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The device also supports wireless streaming through technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet, enabling users to access their favorite music services, like Spotify and Tidal, directly from the player. The intuitive user interface, often complemented by a sleek and stylish design, enhances the overall experience, making navigation simple and engaging.

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