Meridian Audio Core 200

Audio Core 200

Perfect for bringing together all your audio sources, the Audio Core 200 offers outstanding preamplifier quality, coupled with powerful Meridian Resolution Enhancement technologies such as an Apodising filter and upsampling for the very best sound quality. A stereo width control optimises the stereo stage, freeing the sound from the loudspeakers, making it even bigger and more natural.

The Audio Core 200 connects easily to almost any audio source; it even includes PC audio replay via USB. And there’s a Meridian SpeakerLink input for single-wire connection to a Meridian Sooloos Digital Media System. Fully compatible with Meridian’s i80 Dock for iPod®, the Audio Core 200 lets you play your iPod/iPhone® via Meridian DSP loudspeakers while it charges, and control what you hear via the front panel or remote.

The Audio Core 200’s intelligent front-panel controls feature smart buttons for intuitive operation, and an auto-dimming OLED display that’s always at the right brightness for maximum readability.

Connecting to Meridian DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers via SpeakerLink – a simple, single wire – the Audio Core 200 gives direct access to powerful DSP features that enable you to get the best sound in any environment.

INPUTS

• Meridian SpeakerLink (RJ45)
• 2 x S/PDIF coax (phono)
• 2 x mini-optical (3.5mm jack)
• USB for use as external computer sound card
• i80 connector (Mini-DIN)
• 2 x Stereo Analogue (phono)
• 2 x Stereo Analogue (3.5mm jack) (same connectors as optical digital)

Outputs

• Twin Meridian SpeakerLink (Master & Slave, RJ45) with MHR
• 3.5mm Stereo Headphone out (optionally mutes speakers)

Processing

• Upsampling to 2xfs (88.2/96 kHz) (Output is always high resolution)
• Meridian ‘Apodising’ filter cleans up muddiness in digital recordings

Control

• Allows access to DSP speaker functions such as Treble, Bass, Stereo Width, Loudness, etc
• Nine front-panel keys, five of which are context-defined.
• Large knob for volume control and muting
• IR remote control (included)
• USB connector for serial control and maintenance

Display

• OLED (Organic LED) display with automatic brightness feature (can also be dimmed/brightened/disabled manually)

Power

• 12v DC, <=300mA, provided by external wall-mounted universal supply

Weight

• 2.7 kg (6 lbs)

Dimensions

• 280 x 280 x 91mm (11 x 11 x 3.6 in) including feet but not including control knob (WHD)

Finish

• High gloss black or high gloss white.