Meridian at Cloney Audio
Founded by electronic engineer Bob Stuart and mechanical engineer/industrial designer Allen Boothroyd, Meridian audio has a history of combining top quality audio with beautifully styled and engineered products.
Two innovations distinguish Meridian. The first is a commitment to active loudspeakers. From the outset, Meridian considered that there are sonic and aesthetic benefits to making the amplification integral to the loudspeaker. The second is innovation in digital audio. Meridian introduced the first audiophile CD player with a highly modified version of the original Philips design.
Over the decades since it opened its doors in 1977, these core innovations have progressed radically - both individually and in combination. On the electronics front, Meridian makes a range of digital pre amplifiers, matching power amplifiers, digital to analogue processors, and surround sound processors. In loudspeakers, Meridian produces a range of beautifully styled digital active loudspeakers. In all cases, extensive use is made of digital signal processing (DSP) to extract the maximum information from the recording and deliver it to the listener.
There are considerable merits in the use of DSP and active amplification as it allows extremely precise integration of the various loudspeaker drive units. It also allows crossover designs that are simply impossible to achieve with a passive system. In addition, there is another major benefit in that the amplifiers are connected directly to the drivers: there is one power amplifier per crossover band. The directness of the connection means that the amplifier can control the driver over its entire range. It also allows greater bass extension to be achieved from a given cabinet size. And, of course, there are aesthetic benefits, the principal one being the elimination of loudspeaker cables. With a Meridian active system, all that is needed is a source and a digital interconnect cable.
Given its expertise in digital audio, active loudspeakers and av processors, it is no surprise that Meridian is one of our top go to brands for our smart home projects. Along with it’s beautiful stand alone active speakers, Meridian also makes a range of Architectural loudspeakers which can be hidden in-wall or in-ceiling. Whether it is a multi-room installation or a sonically spectacular home theatre Meridian solutions provide true high resolution performance that integrates seamlessly with the domestic environment.
Lastly, we should mention that Bob Stuart is the creator of the MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) system for streaming high resolution audio with no loss of quality. And what better way to experience MQA than on a Meridian System itself!
For more info on Meridian, visit their website meridian-audio.com or visit us for a demo!
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The Distributor 1 is a simple single zone solution that allows you to easily integrate analogue, digital and SpeakerLink audio into any DSP speaker. It is ideal when used on the end of a HDMI matrix system to provide high quality audio from the television.
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Designed for use in-room or in-rack, the 251 Powered Zone Controller contains the functionality needed to create a powered Hi-Res audio zone. The Meridian 251 features two powerful, high performance, cool-running 100W Class D Amplifiers that allow this versatile 1U tall product to be easily partnered with any passive loudspeaker.
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Whether it’s used within a multi-room system or as the central hub in a single zone set-up, whether it’s feeding Meridian DSP loudspeakers or other equipment, the 218 Zone Controller combines flexibility and ease of integration with Meridian’s renowned sound quality.
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Stunning design, uniquely engineered form, with a plethora of high-tech features: that’s the Audio Core 200. Inspired by the advanced technology in Meridian’s popular 808.3 Signature Reference CD Player, the AC200 is a stereo audio controller designed to unify all your digital or analogue audio sources and form an elegant system with any pair of Meridian DSP Loudspeakers.
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Finished in high grade materials, the 818v.3 features sculptured end panels which mirror the soft lines of Meridian’s DPS Loudspeakers. The 818v3 is available in black and the full range of Meridian Select colour options.
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The G65 is a highly flexible Surround Controller, featuring many of Meridian’s unique technologies plus a comprehensive set of digital and analogue input and outputs. It forms the heart of a powerful, flexible, and highly specified Meridian home theatre system that delivers superb performance on movies and music alike.
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The most advanced example of our ground-breaking DSP control and processing system for the very highest-quality audio performance. Featuring Meridian’s patented filter which upsamples standard resolution sources to high-resolution, the 861 also adds extensive connectivity to a system. Its modular approach delivers complete isolation between analogue and digital signals for world leading performance
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The Meridian UHD722 HDMI Processor is the perfect link between your Meridian system and the latest HDMI-equipped video sources. The UHD722 effortlessly splits the HDMI datastream from the selected HDMI source into separate audio and video signals; meaning that audio is sent out of the unit free from the risk of subsequent sonic degradation derived from the presence of digital video signals.
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The 271 is designed to integrate any analogue or digital AV processor on the market with Meridian’s DSP loudspeakers, renowned for bringing the best, hi-resolution, immersive audio into home cinemas.
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The G57 is an award winning high resolution power amplifier. Derived from the same technology we use in our flagship DSP8000 this high power, ultra-low distortion, wide bandwidth power amplifier can comfortably drive any passive loudspeaker with control, fidelity and authority.
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The Meridian 857 is a Reference Two-Channel Power Amplifier delivering 500W per channel into 4Ω. This Hi-Res Audio amplifier, bridgeable to >1.5KW, is available as a dedicated rack-mount variant and incorporates a totally new design based upon extensive research.
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The G55 is an award winning high resolution power amplifier. Derived from the same technology we use in our flagship DSP8000 this high power, ultra-low distortion, wide bandwidth power amplifier can comfortably drive any passive loudspeaker with control, fidelity and authority.
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Featuring a highly efficient, cool and fan-less construction, the Meridian 258 provides a truly ‘fit and forget’ solution when driving multiple zones.
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Featuring a host of innovative technologies and world firsts, the Meridian Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter brings our renowned expertise to the analogue realm. The result is a level of performance that is, quite simply, unachievable with normal DACs.
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The Meridian 210 Streamer enables music accessed from high-quality streaming platforms to be integrated seamlessly with Meridian systems. The 210 can be attached directly to a pair of DSP loudspeakers or it can be connected to any system with a SpeakerLink input. In all cases, volume and playback controls are synchronised between streaming apps and the Meridian system.
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The DSW600 is a shallow-depth in-wall subwoofer designed to handle the most bass-heavy music and action-movie soundtracks effortlessly. Deep, powerful and exciting bass is delivered with perfect timing down to 24Hz thanks to Meridian’s unique ‘DSP’ advantage and Enhanced Bass Alignment Technology.
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With a host of exclusive Meridian technologies on-board, the DSP750 resets the standard of architectural loudspeaker performance. Ultra-shallow (100mm deep) design provides full DSP loudspeaker performance, while the rough-in box and frame system allows for easy installation and precise positioning. Grill can be painted to match décor.
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Powered by Meridian’s exclusive ‘CLASS-M’ DSP engine and integrated with ‘DYNAMIC’ Hi-Res amplifiers, the DSP640.2 is perfect for delivering Meridian’s renowned audio quality discreetly in any living or cinema room. Ultra-shallow (100mm deep) design provides full DSP loudspeaker performance, while the rough-in box and frame system allows for easy installation and precise positioning. Grill can be painted to match décor.
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Ultra-shallow (100mm deep) design provides full DSP loudspeaker performance, while the rough-in box and frame system allows for easy installation and precise positioning. Grill can be painted to match décor.
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Designed for living spaces, home theatres, marine or commercial installations – the DSP320.2 delivers unrivalled power, accuracy and bass performance for a speaker of its size. Ultra-shallow (100mm deep) design provides full DSP loudspeaker performance, while the rough-in box and frame system allows for easy installation and precise positioning. Grill can be painted to match décor.
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Designed to complement a pair of DSP5200SE loudspeakers, the DSP5200SE HC provides full range playback in a horizontal centre channel package. Sharing technologies found in Meridian’s entire range of Special Edition DSP Loudspeakers, the DSP5200SE HC employs purpose built electronics that are housed within its meticulously crafted cabinet.
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Perfect for movies or music, the Special Edition DSP7200SE HC is the ideal companion for both a pair of Special Edition DSP7200 or Special Edition DSP8000 loudspeakers in a multi-channel system. The DSP7200SE HC provides sound that is incredibly lifelike, in scale and tone. The horizontal centre channel enables a stunningly effective home theatre set-up, while also providing seamless sound staging for music in Trifield.
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The DSP5200SE contains a complete matched audio system, giving the highest overall quality, lower power consumption and the performance of a traditional passive loudspeaker eight times the physical volume.
Sold as a pair.
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The DSP7200.2 delivers as much quality sound as a conventional loudspeaker of eight times the physical volume – delivering the atmosphere and emotion of a live performance straight into the home.
Sold as a pair.
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The DSP5200.2HC provides full range playback in a horizontal centre channel package. This ingenious yet elegant design means that the loudspeaker enclosure contains the entire system’s electronics, including its amplification. Ideal for mounting on a shelf, under a large-screen TV, or behind an acoustically-transparent projection screen and between other Meridian free standing or in-wall loudspeakers.
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Ideal for mounting on a shelf, under a large-screen TV, or behind an acoustically transparent projection screen and between other Meridian free-standing or in-wall loudspeakers. The DSP7200.2HC features unique Centre Elevation adjustment technology which raises the centre image for the perfect movie experience.
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A truly full range loudspeaker, the DSP5200.2 provides listeners with extraordinary power and clarity. The DSP5200.2 is available as floor standing or full range horizontal centre channel options for home audio or cinema applications.
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The DSP7200.2 delivers as much quality sound as a conventional loudspeaker of eight times the physical volume – delivering the atmosphere and emotion of a live performance straight into the home.
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The DSW.2 Digital active Subwoofer can integrate seamlessly into many installations that include meridian loudspeakers. Whether used on its own or in multiples, it delivers deep, room-filling bass with control and accuracy. a new long-throw, 12" drive-unit with a massive motor system, paired with a highly-efficient, class-D amplifier, means that the DSW.2 is capable of delivering high levels of sound pressure with precision.
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The AC12 Comms Interface allows Meridian products which use SpeakerLink connections to be combined with products with non-SpeakerLink connection-types. The AC12 is purely passive in operation so all conversion is bi-directional. This allows the AC12 to be used in many differing applications. As it is passive, the AC12 does not require any power-supply or mains connection.