Meridian G08 - User Manual

The G08 24-bit Upsampling CD Player takes
Compact Disc playback to an entirely new level.
With a heritage that includes the multiple award
winning 588 and 800 – and two dozen optical
disc players from 1984 to the present day – the
G08 is CD-optimised, and able to play virtually
any CD, from conventional pressings to CD-R,
CD-R/W and discs of MP3  les (64–256kbps).
It also plays the CD side of DualDisc DVD/CD
hybrids, and the CD layer of an SACD disc.
At the heart of the G08 are fully-integrated
electronics and a computer-style CD/DVD-ROM
drive. Although it normally runs at standard
CD speed, the drive is capable of spinning the
disc much faster, allowing multiple high-speed
re-reads to ensure accurate recovery of data
from even the most dif cult disc. This feature
alone provides ten times the error correction of
a conventional CD player.
Once the digital data stream has been recovered
from the disc, powerful on-board digital signal
processing (DSP) with a capability of an impres-
sive 150 MIPS (million instrcutions per second)
up-samples the digital information from the
44.1 kHz, 16-bit signal of conventional CD to 24
bits, and to a sample rate of 176.4 kHz for digi-
tal to analogue conversion to drive the analogue
outputs, and 88.2 kHz for the digital outputs.
Upsampling enables  ltering to take place far
beyond the range of human hearing, as well as
offering other, audible bene ts, right across the
audio band, for ultimate transparency from a
CD source.
Upsampling for dramatic
increase in quality
CD/DVD-ROM drive allows
over ten times improvement
in error-correction
24-bit DAC operates at
176.4kHz for maximum
performance
Balanced & unbalanced
analogue outs for maximum
quality &  exibility
Multiple buffers for
minimum jitter and superior
stereo imaging
S/PDIF coax and TOSLink
optical digital outs for
high-quality replay
Evolved from the award-
winning 588 & 800 players
G08
24-bit Upsampling Compact Disc Player
Meridian’s G Series
line of high performance
digital & analogue consumer audio components
feature a stylish cabinet design in traditional
black or a sleek silver  nish.
Designed to be either free-standing or rack-
mounted, G Series components build on their
predecessors, the multi-award-winning 500 and
our  agship 800 Series, and include entirely new
circuitry developed speci cally for the G Series.
Multi-layer boards reduce system noise and
improve performance. In products which include
improve performance. In products which include
video capabilities, broadcast-quality, wide-
video capabilities, broadcast-quality, wide-
bandwidth video components are employed for
bandwidth video components are employed for
maximum image integrity.
maximum image integrity.
G Series units are easy to use. Where appropri-
G Series units are easy to use. Where appropri-
ate, a knob is included to control volume. The
ate, a knob is included to control volume. The
positive-action front-panel keys are software-
positive-action front-panel keys are software-
de ned: their legends are presented in the
de ned: their legends are presented in the
vacuum  uorescent display and change
vacuum  uorescent display and change
intelligently according to context.
intelligently according to context.
Full installation con guration of many G Series
components is achieved by running a special
setup program on a Windows computer,
connected to the G Series unit via a serial link,
or direct from the front panel.
G Series products also include serial ports for
remote operation and con guration, along with
infra-red sensor input and trigger capabilities,
plus Meridian communications ports. A compre-
hensive back-lit learning/programmable remote
is included with products other than ampli ers.

Summary

Meridian G08 24-bit Upsampling CD Player Features

Upsampling for Enhanced Audio Quality

Achieve a dramatic increase in audio quality through advanced upsampling technology.

Superior Error Correction Drive

Features a CD/DVD-ROM drive providing over ten times improvement in error correction.

High-Resolution Digital-to-Analogue Conversion

Utilizes a 24-bit DAC operating at 176.4kHz for maximum audio performance and clarity.

Flexible Analogue and Digital Outputs

Offers balanced & unbalanced analogue outs and S/PDIF digital outs for versatile system integration.

Jitter Reduction for Superior Imaging

Employs multiple buffers to minimize jitter and ensure superior stereo imaging.

G Series Design and Heritage

Evolved from award-winning players, featuring a stylish design and improved circuitry.

Meridian G08 Specifications and Connectivity

Detailed Technical Specifications

Lists THD, noise, mechanism, converters, outputs, formats, and construction details.

Physical Dimensions and Weight

Provides dimensions (440x90x350mm) and weight (8.5kg) for the player.

Front Panel Controls and Display

Describes front-panel soft keys, buttons, and the dot-matrix vacuum fluorescent display.

System Integration Capabilities

Explains how the G08 complements analogue/digital systems and connects to Meridian DSP speakers.

Remote Control and Configuration Interface

Details IR input, RS232 serial ports, and Meridian Comms for remote operation and setup.

Meridian G08 Specifications

General

Brand	Meridian
Model	G08
Category	CD Player
Language	English