Meridian Audio 556 Specification and accessories

Introduction

Specification and accessories

Input 1.6V RMS.

Output (stereo) Greater than 100W per channel into 8Ω.

Greater than 170W per channel into 4Ω.

Distortion Less than 0.1%.

Noise Less than -100dB.

Finish Black textured enamel and glass.

Heatsinks black painted aluminium.

Dimensions 88mm x 400mm x 320mm

(3.45" x 15.7" x 12.6").

Weight 12kg (26 lbs).

Consumption 30VA quiescent, 650VA max.

Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product

specifications at any time.

The following accessories are available from your dealer:

❍Power cord Europe.

❍Power cord Canada and USA.

Contents

Main Sales and service in the UK Sales and service in the USA Designed and manufactured in the UK by Contents Introduction 1 Setting up the stereo power amplifier 7 Page Introduction I The Meridian 500 Series 500 Series communications Professional features Sample configurations 500 Compact Disc Transport 506 20-Bit CD Player 566 20-Bit Digital to Analogue Converter 502 Analogue Controller 562V Multimedia Controller Specification and accessories Specification Available accessories Page Unpacking Before connecting power To position the stereo power amplifier Back panel Connecting the stereo power amplifier Outputs To connect to a conventional preamplifier To connect to a 501 Control Unit To connect to A500 Loudspeakers To bi-wire to A500 Loudspeakers Troubleshooting No front panel indicator is shown The sound has cut out Maintenance Cleaning To clean the case To clean the audio connections To change the mains fuse Service and guarantee Guarantee Index