Meridian Unplugged - Powered by MrTechGuy.co.uk Forums Discussion Meridian - Systems G68XXV connecting to Meridian DSP speakers

Hello All,

I have a G68XXV, connected in conventional Amp/speaker fashion. I've recently been exploring Meridian's newer technologies (Bass time alignment, MQA etc.) and thinking about some Meridian speakers. I know the G68XXV has limited ability to connect (I'm thinking Zone 3 Digi output).

SO the question... Is this connection possible? Will I achieve the benefits of Bass time alignment? (I understand MQA is a separate issue).

Which would be a good choice on the used market? I have not had any experience with Meridian digital speaker set up. i.e. if I should look for SpeakerLink, what speaker firmware etc. to look for? I'm not certain but I think my audio vs finance would put me in the DSP5000 or DSP6000 range.

Thank You - I don't post too often but this forum has saved me many times.

A G68XXV is great for analogue speakers, but no use for DSPs. If you are looking towards 5ks or 6ks there's no need for a SpeakerLink processor so any other G68 or non-SL G61(R) would do. An 861 v1-v4 is nice too but make sure it has an OE12 card.

Good luck
Ron

Thank You, Ron!
So would the Zone 3 Digi output be of any use?
As you might surmise Meridian DSPs are new territory for me.

It's not the best option. No RC, extended DSP options and if you connect an MHR source like G96/G98 or HD621 there's no downmix so only the L/R signal.

You're probably better served with a G68D/ADV or G61R.

Thanks Ron! good to know up front. I have invested down a certain path, so I'll probably stay on it.