Meridian G56 stereo power amplifier

Meridian G56 stereo power amplifier

The Meridian G56 is a compact, 2-channel unit with dual-mono construction, delivering a solid 100W continuous mean power per channel into 8ohms and suitable for even the most difficult loads.
The amplifier modules feature a symmetrical design with fully electronically-balanced inputs. Both balanced and unbalanced inputs are provided, but in fact the unbalanced inputs are converted to balanced before they enter the amplifier itself.
The discrete active input components are thermally
and electrically matched in pairs, and 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 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 distortion,
offering superb clarity and transparency right across the audible range, with an output impedance that is close to zero and suitable for virtually any high-quality third-party passive loudspeaker system.
Trigger capability allows the G56 to be switched on remotely by means of a signal from your preamp.
Trigger and other control signals are optically
isolated from the amplifier itself. When in stand-by mode, a standing voltage is maintained on the power rails and supply components. As a result, you do not have to wait for half an hour after switching on for optimum performance to
be achieved: it is there immediately.

Outline Specifications
Power Output: 2 channels at 100W into 8Ω, or 1 channel at 300W into 8Ω (bridge mode)
Distortion: Less than 0.01% input to output
Signal/Noise: Better than ñ100dB
Inputs: Balanced on XLR-3F connectors and unbalanced on phono
Outputs: 2 output sets per channel, terminal posts
Construction: 4 pairs of 15amp output devices per channel, and a total of 27,200μF of audiophile-grade PSU smoothing
capacitors (2 per channel). Ultra low impedance error-corrected output stage. DC coupled, with no capacitors in the signal path. Soft start and thermal management in main assembly. Optimised magnetic design based on DSP8000. Meridian black or silver finish in metal & glass
Dimensions: Width: 440mm (17.32in); Depth: 350mm (13.78in) plus connectors; Height: 90mm (3.54in)
Rack Mounting: Kit available from Meridian authorized dealers
Weight: 13.5 kg (29.7 lbs)
Controls: Rear-panel power switch; per-channel switches for balanced or single-ended input; Bridge/Stereo mode switch
Trigger: Wide voltage-range (5ñ30V, AC/DC) trigger input for remote standby/on switching
Display: Power/Fault indicator and per-channel operation LEDs
Power: Versions: 100, 110, 115, 220, 230, 240 Vac, 50/60Hz.Standby 11VA, Idle 45VA, Both channels driven 322.5VA

Based on the unique DSP8000 amplifier
2 x 100W continuous amplification
Unique ultra-low-feedback design for superb overall sound
Capacitor-free signal path for fast, accurate bass
Remote trigger/standby operation
Standby mode maintains voltage rails for instant warm-up
Balanced/unbalanced inputs
Full DC/thermal protection
Bridge Mode