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Cleaning things out! When I mothballed this D704 12 or more years ago it was working fine. CD and LaserDisc.

More info: https://www.lddb.com/hardware/0534/laserdisc/Pioneer/CLD-D704

I think I have the remote and I imagine I have a power cable (it's a standard jobbie). Not sure I have the manual - 50/50 odds.

Free to any Hitchhiker who can come pick it up in Newton MA 02460.

Doody

I've got these two pieces that have been gathering dust for quite some time (like, a dozen years, probably more).

Just the units. No boxes, cables, remotes, manuals, or anything.

562V: As far as I can recall, it worked perfectly when I mothballed it.

598: I am fairly certain it was modded with the SDI-out. Before it was decommissioned, I seem to remember it had the flaky open/close problem many (most? all?) 598s had back then.

Happy to give them to a fellow Hitchhiker - as long as you come pick 'em up.

LMK!

Doody

Replace the LM317. They do go bad and don't hold voltage.
Buy a higher spec model.

Been poking around inside my Ellipse for a bit, trying to create an app that avoids the slowness of the Meridian Control iOS app. So far (running on macOS, will port to iOS later):



From top to bottom:

- Album Art (+background fade in color palette)
- Progress bar with scrubber (contrasting color from artwork palette)
- Streaming source + audio format
- Metadata + track controls
- Volume slider
- Volume presets (configurable in settings, collapsible)
- Source selection
- EQ settings (surprising find: loudness + full equalizer, collapsible)
- Display brightness
- Power/Standby

The Meridian specific DSP presets (FREE-Q, BASS & SPACE, IMAGE ELEVATION) are elusive as of yet. But yes – it's lighting fast. Not sure if this will work for 210/218 as well – it is talking to the StreamUnlimited interface (and a little bit of Meridian IP control).

Up to Lexington 125 - Feel sick and dirty more dead than alive

it's always been confusing

Following sales my updated remaining items available:

2 x Meridian MSR+ Black Remotes all boxed in excellent condition

1 x Meridian 800 Series 30mm rear blanking plate

4 x 35MM diameter black round feet, I think they are for mounting DSP5500s on a wood or concrete floor

4 x 75mm diameter silver round feet with rubber ring surrounds for DSP8000 speakers

I'm happy to email pictures of all items to HH enquirers

In addition I have the following Meridian related items (all new and unused):

1 x 1M StarTech.com Serial Cable, for connecting to the Keyspan adapter
3 x 2M StarTech.com Serial Cable, for connecting to the Keyspan adapter

I leave these connected to each of my Meridian processors etc so that it is easy to connect up the Keyspan adapter. I bought these items for another system that didn't proceed hence they are now spare.

These unsold items are also on eBay.

All enquiries welcome.

Does the XE performance pack for DSP 8K use/enable extended bass feature (Meridian E3 Bass)?

Gianni, I suggest watching The Real Reason Dolby Atmos Disappoints that answers your questions on why Atmos may or may not work for you, compared to installing an Atmos system that actually delivers.

I’ve used Diskgenius with success. I could even access and copy the songs with it

Horrific! Beaten to death by 21 hammer blows to the head by the assailant, who has subsequently been formally charged with her murder and remanded in custody at The Old Bailey.

Hi Ian,

It's probably the digital 'clipping' light (which should be yellow).

This can occur when the recording engineer has exceeded 0dB within the digital domain.

If it only happens on certain tracks, then it's probably nothing to worry about.

Hope that helps.

Cheers,

Steve

I can’t see them keeping the 800 design, at least physically. Aside from the fact it’s dated, the card-based architecture only makes sense with multichannel, and we know that, sadly, Meridian won’t be doing that any more. I would guess a completely redesigned endpoint both aesthetically and technically. I do wonder, now that they won’t be releasing another surround processor, whether they will consider using some of their proprietary tech, such as Trifield, MRC and possibly sub management, in their flagship stereo endpoint. I really do hope, if it’s something along these lines, that they get a decent designer in, someone worthy of Allen Boothroyd’s legacy. The last few products look like they were designed by a student doing work experience.

When I still had my DSP7200SE and was experimenting with a DSW, Rick gave me a good advice; just go 8K. I wasn't ready at the time. The 7200's + DSW where great, but he was right all along. 8K was what I was looking for.

I have freshly brewed Coffee at the ready whenever you're here.

I’d love to take this off your hands, but living on the other side of the planet does pose some logistical difficulties - particularly as the Antonov AN-225 Mriya, the only freight aircraft with the 250 tonne capacity to airlift a single SW5500 subwoofer, has been destroyed by the war in Ukraine.




https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov_An-225_Mriya?wprov=sfti1#Destruction

I hadn't thought about that. Let me try it and see if the issue follows the speaker/channel swap.

Tossed in the 2nd tweeter. Things sounded a little "light", very slightly more detail then stock, not unpleasant. Adjusted the Tweeter in the hidden config menu to +.5 (if going by the H1212 specs the 001 excel is .5 DB less sensitive), and everything started sounding very improved. Crossover seemed to blend much better, vocals sounded right, piano and violin sounded great. prior to the .5 db bump, was most likely going to revert, after: satisfied with the sound. The highs seem a bit smoother yet detailed, very easy to listen too. overall meridian did an amazing job with the stock H1054 tweeter; the bypass caps made the stock tweeter amazing(much blacker background adding clarity and detail). Going to the excel did not jump the bar much~ more a question of sonic taste instead of improvement. Still need more hours on the tweeters to break them in, so sonics and opinions may change. depending on how it goes, may make up some new mounts with better material.

Hi All,

For a limited time, while stocks last, Meridian are offering the Meridian Ellipse at an amazing list price of £999 including VAT!

Please PM or email to reserve one!
Rick

Thanks for the response. Although available to buy in the UK, the UK-based European HQ representative subsequently admitted their DynaBox does not meet UK fire prevention standards.

So, on further investigation, the Firetopper Pro II will fully accommodate the proportions of my chosen overhead passive speakers.

It features a triple-layer design consisting of two intumescent layers surrounding fire-retardant acoustic foam. This dampens the rear wave, reducing sound bleed into the rooms upstairs by approximately 3dB to 10dB while optimizing the mid-bass response of the speaker’s cone.

Yes all good here as well.

I finaly succeded.
Use my sons laptop with a single wire to my 271.
Had to set a static ip in the laptop.
And within 60 seconds it was updated.

Of anyone needs help, let me know.

From memory, I think Roon's team would ask you to provide a diagnostics (dump) file so they can pinpoint what's going on. I'm sure the Nucleus will handle your library, it seems more likely there is a database corruption somewhere that is spooking the Nucleus.

Hi
Thank you for reply.
l have done a bit more “research” and it seems to be able to use wireless ear buds with the Prime l need to fit a bluetooth to the mini jack head phone connection. It is only for casual listening and the Prime is already plumbed in to sources.
l wonder if any other unplugged have tried same and with what Bluetooth.
Best
Relham

Hi HHer's,

Does anyone have a BOX ONLY for a Meridian D1500 subwoofer that I could either borrow and send back or simply just have?!?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks in advance

Steven

If you have Apple Silicon, try UTM, plus an additional Windows 11 licence.