Meridian 508 20-Bit

 The meridian 508 20-Bit CD Player is a unique component that combines major advances in digital audio and engineering design.

 

 The 508 20-Bit CD Player incorporates a three-beam laser CD mechanism, for superb sound quality and disc playability. The precision-engineered turntable combines the advantages of drawer loading with the superior disc clamping normally associated with top loading players. The digital signal is decoded using the latest 20-bit dual-differential Delta Sigma digital to analogue converter, combined with a discrete class A output for superlative audio performance.

Specifications

Mechanism:  Three-beam laser.

Conversion:  Dual differential 20-bit Delta Sigma.

Display:  Eight character dot-matrix display for track, time, and index.

THD:  Less than -93 dBFS.

Noise:  Less than -93 dBFS.

Audio output:  2V fixed, class A.

Balanced outputs:  XLR sockets, 1=ground, 2=positive phase output, 3=negative phase output.

Digital outputs:  Co-axial, optical.

Communications:  Two 5 pin 240° DIN sockets.

ConsumptionPower:  20VA.

Finish:  Black textured enamel and glass.

Dimensions:  88mm x 321mm x 332mm (3.46" x 12.64" x 13.07").

Weight:  6.4kg (14lbs).