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Have any forum members run a DSP5000 speaker from an analogue, non-Meridian, system using and outboard A/D? If so would they mind sharing their experiences?

Thanks.

Can you be more specific ? What do you mean by analogue system ?

Analogue CD player, preamp, amp, turntable?

I mean the following:

analogue pre-amp (not Meridian) --> A/D --> DSP speakers

Hi Al,

It would work but I recommend that volume control should be performed within the DSP speaker using the Meridian remote control, rather than using pre-amp.

Ideally the pre-amp should be set to fixed full scale output, without over driving the ADC of course.

How it would sound ... all depends on the quality of the sources, pre-amp and ADC.

Are you considering 18 bit or 24 bit DSP5000's?

Regards,
Carl

Thanks for your reply Carl. Yes, signal level to the A/D converter will be kept in check.

I am waiting to hear back from the seller, but most likely the speakers are the older 18 bit versions, which is OK, as they are for use in a second system.

P.S. Are 24 bit upgrades for the DSP5000s still available?

No, if you want 24 bit you need to purchase a 24 bit pair.

Regards,
Carl

Al,

My ha'pennies' worth (and not knowing your sources) is you'd do well to look for (at least) a Meridian 562 of some flavour (I use a 562V in my second system), assuming you have some analogue sources. These can be found very cheaply.

This will pass through digital and do the A/D process as well as allow comms to work properly.

If the speakers are 24-bit I'd look for at least a 568 (assuming stereo and analogue sources).

Noted.

I just got the serial nos. from the seller, I will contact Meridian to find out whether they are 24 bit or 18 bit.

Thanks for your input dpstjp.

Actually I do own a 541, bought it second hand several years ago to try out. I did not want to use it on account of its age and dated technology. Would it serve as a controller for the DSP5000?

Sources are: CD/DVD/Bluray player, streamer, FM/AM tuner and tape. The streamer is a Musical Fidelity M1 CLIC, which can accommodation all my analogue sources and serve as a a preamp, so I was hoping not to use another preamp like the 541.

I strongly recommend that you request photos of the rear of the DSP5Ks and post them here for an accurate identification re status.
Hector

Thanks Hector. Will do.

Anything special on the rear panel to look out for?