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Celebrating 25 years of Digital Loudspeaker innovation, with the Introduction of Special Edition Loudspeakers


25 Years of Digital Loudspeakers

Meridian will be showing an exciting array of products and innovations at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, January 7�10, situated at the Venetian Towers in Suite 30-335.

2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the launch of Meridian�s first digital loudspeaker � in fact the first digital loudspeaker in the world � the D600, in 1989. From the very beginning, Meridian loudspeakers had been Active � they included the amplifiers and line-level crossovers inside the cabinet. But Meridian had taken the leap into digital audio technology with the introduction of the Compact Disc several years earlier, and it had been evident that an all-digital signal path to the loudspeaker was the future.

At CES 2014 Meridian will display iconic Meridian products showing the development of Meridian�s world-leading digital loudspeaker technology from the D600 to the present day.

Summary of Meridian Products on Show at CES 2014

Preview: Special Edition (SE) Loudspeakers � Honouring the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the world�s first digital loudspeaker, 2014 will see Meridian launch a new Special Edition series of DSP Digital Active Loudspeakers, featuring a beryllium domed tweeter, new electronics and driver clamp rings to deliver the highest-performing Meridian DSP Digital Active Loudspeaker available. Meridian will be previewing the new models at CES and Special Edition DSP8000, DSP7200 and DSP5200 (all on display) will be announced. Review details here.


The New Special Edition Loudspeakers

G55 and G57 Power Amplifiers � to extend the flexibility of Meridian Digital Theatre and stereo components, Meridian is re-introducing 5- and 2-channel amplifiers, enabling their surround controllers like the new G65 (which will also be on show) to drive third-party passive loudspeakers. Review product details here.

The G65 is specifically designed to operate with the HD621 HDMI Processor, which separates out high-definition video and audio, increasing the quality of both. The launch of the G65 marks the 20th anniversary of the Meridian 565, the world�s first Digital Surround Controller.


G65 Digital Surround Controller - 20 years of Digital Surround Sound

Personal Audio Products � Meridian will be exhibiting the latest in its expanding line of personal audio products, including the recently-launched Prime Headphone Amplifier and new Prime Power Supply. In addition we will be announcing a change of name for the �Meridian Director DAC� to �Meridian Direct DAC�. The existence of another product called �Director� in the US market has limited our ability to sell our similarly-named DAC product. This name will initially apply solely in the US, with UK and Export markets continuing to use �Director� name for the time being. Note that there are no changes whatsoever to the product apart from change of name.


Prime Headphone Amplifier & Prime Power Supply

Didn't expect this. Thought some firmware updates only. Good to see EBA rolled out further. Some of you will be very happy about the exotic tweeter as well!

Does the Special Edition status totally rule out any upgrades to existing models though? None of the changes seem beyond being made available as an upgrade.

DSP8000SE, drool.....

I suspect upgrades will become available in time and at a price.

Russ

Interesting times. Hopefully this will stimulate to 2nd hand market some more.

Wow!

Now tell us about the upgrade programmes and trade-ins.

It all sounds very exciting. Well done Meridian.

Look here for more info

http://www.hifisentralen.no

PerS

I assume your kidding. I don't even own DSP's and this seemed a given after all the revamping and updating.

This is great news for Meridian.

Must say, I like the blue in the advertisement.

Flippin' love the blue - damn near the same shade as my car

Me too! Chelsea Blue and Apple 5S Gold! Very astute by M

Now, where's those firmware updates then?

~M~

Does this announcement of the new tweeter mean that an upgrade of 7200's to .2 status would include this? If not why would one settle for 'second best' on an upgrade?

Rod

Hi Rod,

I expect the 'SE' upgrade will cost more than the current '.2' upgrade.

Rick