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Two sets of stereo tape outputs are provided, along with two
preamp out pairs, one of which is normally jumpered to the
adjacent power amplifier input sockets. This allows, for example, a
bi-amped configuration with an additional two-channel amplifier
such as the G56.
The two-channel amplifier includes the latest power amp
developments from Meridian, used in the flagship DSP8000 digital
loudspeaker systems.
The amplifiers feature active bias control throughout, with thermal
sensing that carefully manages the temperature and current flow at
different volume levels. Fully DC-coupled, the signal path contains
no unnecessary capacitors, while those in the power supplies are
audiophile grade components.
The amplifiers are of a unique low-feedback design for minimum
transient and interface intermodulation distortion, offering superb
clarity and transparency right across the audible range, with an
output impedance that is close to zero and delivers a solid 100W
continuous mean power per channel into 8Ω suitable for virtually
any high-quality passive loudspeaker system.
The amplifier, when in standby mode, maintains a standing
voltage on the power rails, reducing the time taken for optimum
performance to be delivered after power-up from tens of minutes
to a few seconds.
Two sets of outputs per channel are provided on sturdy binding
posts colour-coded for easy reference. The output terminals are
connected to the amplifiers by Van den Hul silver-strand cable to
minimise signal loss.
In addition to the main outputs, a stereo headphone socket is
provided on the back panel for personal listening, in conjunction
with a ‘speaker off’ facility.
General
Each of the products provides a front-panel volume knob (press
to mute), which activates a specially-designed dual differentially-
balanced volume control circuit. This ensures perfect stereo tracking
and full frequency range performance at all volume levels.
In all products the sensitivity of each input can be individually
adjusted as desired.
The Aux input can be configured for either moving coil or moving
magnet cartridge operation by the addition of appropriate phono
modules.
All phono connectors are gold plated for maximum transparency.
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