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Surround Sound
The Meridian 861 sits at the heart of the theatre, linking all of your audio sources such as Blu-ray disc players, at the highest quality.
Featuring our patented filter which makes standard resolution sources sound like high-resolution and Meridian Room Correction (MRC), the 861 also adds extensive connectivity options. Its modular approach delivers complete isolation between analogue and digital signals for world-leading performance.
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Reference 861V8
The most advanced example of our ground-breaking DSP control and processing system for the very highest-quality audio performance. Featuring Meridian’s patented filter which upsamples standard resolution sources to high-resolution, the 861 also adds extensive connectivity to a system. Its modular approach delivers complete isolation between analogue and digital signals for world leading performance
Unwanted resonances within the room are minimised using sophisticated filters designed to mitigate the decay times as well as the amplitude of problem frequencies.
Meridian Q-Sync deploys Meridian's multiple “First In, First Out” buffering system which minimises jitter, ensuring perfect timing and improved clarity.
Meridian Digital Precision maximises the signal-to-noise ratio of the digital audio, ensuring the finest details of every song are retained.
Meridian True Link is an encryption method for transferring high-definition digital audio over SPDIF connections. It allows secure movement of digital audio whilst ensuring that the SPDIF clock signal can be transmitted with minimum degradation.
True Time is Meridian's proprietary Apodising Filter that avoids pre-ringing and cleans up the effects of early filters, converting pre-echo to post-echo.
Roon Tested devices are profiled by the Roon team to ensure simple setup and effortless daily use.
A high-capacity, linear power supply provides a solid foundation for superb audio performance.
Features SpeakerLink outputs for use with Meridian loudspeakers as well as balanced analogue outputs for use with analogue active loudspeakers or conventional amplifiers and passive loudspeakers.
Up to twelve different sources can be assigned to any of the various input types; digital co-ax (2-ch and multichannel), optical digital, analogue (2ch and multichannel), SpeakerLink. Sources can be given custom names which suit the needs of the users.
The Meridian 800 Series represents the pinnacle of technological audio innovation and, most importantly, designed and engineered to provide you with the most rewarding personal listening experience possible.
Sitting at the heart of the ultimate 7.1 movie system, the 861v8 links all your audio sources at the highest quality. The unit’s extensive connectivity includes a network socket for use with a Roon streaming system, and our patented digital filtering even makes standard resolution sources sound like high-resolution.
Here you will find a quick overview of the product highlights and features.
Here you will find a summary of the complete range of Meridian products in one document.
CORE CARDS
The following cards are fitted as standard inside a Meridian 861 Version 8:
IA04: 6x Analogue Stereo Inputs, Phono. Can be configured as 2x six-channel analogue inputs
OE34: 8x Digital Output, SpeakerLink. L, R, C, SUB, Side L, Side R, Rear L, Rear R
IE44: 6x Digital Audio Inputs, Phono, D1 to D6 can be configured as 2x six-channel digital inputs with Meridian SmartLink performance. 2x Optical Audio Inputs, Toslink. SpeakerLink Input, RJ45. Meridian Multi-channel High Resolution (MMHR) Input, RJ45
CO00: Control computer card. Complete with Flash memory, RS232 port for control and status, 3x configurable trigger outputs and 2x Meridian Comms
ID29: Digital Input card with 1x USB input, 3x Optical Audio Inputs, Toslink, 2x SpeakerLink inputs, RJ45
ID41: Audio endpoint card with 1x network input (Ethernet) for connection to a Roon system or an alternative control interface
OA18: Analogue output cards each with 4x analogue outputs, XLR, configurable, with 24-bit, 192kHz DAC (2 cards)
OPTIONAL CARDS
IA04: 6x Analogue Stereo Inputs, Phono. Can be configured as 2x six-channel analogue inputs
OA08 Analogue Output card, with 4x Analogue Outputs, Phono, configurable, with 24-bit, 192kHz DAC
CONTROLS
Front-panel facia controls for: Source, DSP, Mute, Volume, and Off
Hinged control panel provides additional swithes for: Display, Copy, Store, parameter menus, Assign, Calibrate, and Configure
DIMENSIONS
HEIGHT:175mm [6.9in]
WIDTH: 489mm [18.9in]
DEPTH:411mm [16.2in]
WEIGHT
As standard – 14kg (31lbs)
DISPLAYS
20-character dot-matrix display: adjustable brightness and contrast
Lights for Dolby, Digital, THX, DTS, and MPEG
POWER
26W
