Meridian Media Core 200 Media Core 200 Meridian Digital Media System(USED)

The Meridian Media
Core 200 is an elegant, compact and virtually silent Meridian Digital Media
System that requires only your choice of controller to bring it to life. It can
be operated by any of the network-based control systems available, including
the iPad Core Control or iPhone App, a computer running the Control PC or
Control Mac application, or a Meridian controller such as the Control 15 or
Control 10.

 At the heart of the Media Core 200
is a 1TB hard drive, storing around 2,000 CD albums in pristine lossless
quality for graphical and touch-screen access via the award-winning Meridian
Digital Media System interface.

The Media Core 200 provides a single
audio zone which is available digitally via Meridian SpeakerLink and S/PDIF,
and also via analogue outputs delivering fixed 2V peak-to-peak or variable
output levels. It can thus easily be connected with a single SpeakerLink cable
to a Meridian audio system, or via any standard stereo input on a conventional
analogue or digital system.

 Once connected to a Meridian system
via SpeakerLink, the Media Core 200 immediately assumes the role of a Source
for Meridian communication protocols, allowing full integration with the
Meridian system for control as well as audio, for example allowing centralised
control of system volume.

The Media Core 200 also acts as a
Core component in a Meridian Digital Media System, automatically locating and
integrating itself with other system components and stored libraries found on
the same network, and ensuring full interoperability.

The cabinet of the Media Core
200 is unusual for a Meridian device in that it is mounted vertically. This is
so that the unit can operate without the use of a fan, employing only
convection cooling. This minimises the noise level of the Media Core 200 and as
a result allows it to be placed almost anywhere convenient, such as within the
listening area. The rear panel of the unit is recessed to hide cable entry.

The enclosure itself echoes that of Meridian’s renowned G Series
components, with a finish in bead-blasted and anodised aluminium.

 The front panel contains a single white multi-function indicator
LED. When the unit is powered up (by briefly pressing the sprung rear-panel
power switch), this LED pulses repeatedly as the unit initialises and locates
the rest of the network. Once it is ready for full operation, the LED remains
on. Similarly, the LED flashes during the power-down cycle, initiated in the
same way.

The Media Core 200 is intended to operate as part of a stand-alone
system, with connection to an audio system and to an Ethernet network (Internet
connection is required for functions such as Internet Radio and Rhapsody®).
In such configurations, the system setup is extremely simple and amounts to
little more than “plug and play”. In this case, the Meridian Control PC and
Control Mac applications can be used to import music from CD and audio files of
a wide range of types, as well as controlling the system. It can also be
controlled using one of the several other touch-screen and computer-based
control solutions available for Meridian products, such as the iPad Core
Control or iPhone application. The unit also offers a basic web browser interface
that provides some of the control functionality of the Control Mac/Control PC
applications.

The Media Core 200 can additionally be used as part of a larger
Meridian Digital Media System, and in this case, some settings may require
adjustment. If a touch-panel controller such as the Control 10 or Control 15 is
available, these parameters may be adjusted using the Device Manager. If not
(for example, if the system consists of multiple Media Core 200 units), then a
Meridian Digital Media System Configuration Application may be downloaded,
which provides similar functionality to the Meridian Device Manager on a
Windows XP or later

 

Product highlights

A complete Meridian Digital Media
System: just add your choice of controller – iPad, iPhone, computer or other
Sooloos controller.

Internal storage for up to
approximately 2000 CD albums in full lossless quality via its internal 1TB
drive.

Connect Media Core 200 to the
Internet to manage and enjoy streamed audio services, including Rhapsody® (where
available)

Import your existing digital music
library – for example from iTunes® – using free Meridian software tools

Full integration with Meridian
audio systems. Can also be networked to any other Meridian Digital Media System
product, adding extra storage or zones.

Extremely simple to connect and set
up.

Fanless operation for minimum noise
level means it can be located within the listening area.

Integrated
single-zone audio renderer featuring a full suite of Meridian’s Resolution
Enhancement DSP technologies, delivering pristine quality via analogue, S/PDIF
digital and SpeakerLink outputs.

Outline Technical
Specification

Network Interface

• _1_x_ _E_t_h_e_r_n_e_t_ _(_R_J_4_5_)_

Audio Connections

• _M_e_r_i_d_i_a_n_ _S_p_e_a_k_e_r_L_i_n_k_ _(_R_J_4_5_)_

• _1_x_ _S_/_P_D_I_F_ _c_o_a_x_i_a_l_ _d_i_g_i_t_a_l_
_o_u_t_p_u_t_,_ _R_C_A_ _t_y_p_e_

• _A_n_a_l_o_g_u_e_ _s_t_e_r_e_o_ _(_R_C_A_ _t_y_p_e_)_,_ _2_V_
_P_-_P_ _o_r_ _v_a_r_i_a_b_l_e_ _l_e_v_e_l_._

Other Connections

• _2_x_ _U_S_B_ _c_o_n_n_e_c_t_o_r_s_ _f_o_r_ _f_u_t_u_r_e_
_a_p_p_l_i_c_a_t_i_o_n_s_._

Audio Processing

• _U_l_t_r_a_-_s_t_a_b_l_e_ _c_l_o_c_k_ _f_o_r_ _l_o_w_e_s_t_
_p_o_s_s_i_b_l_e_ _j_i_t_t_e_r_

• _M_e_r_i_d_i_a_n_’s_ _a_p_o_d_i_s_i_n_g_ _u_p_s_a_m_p_l_i_n_g_
_f_i_l_t_e_r_ _p_r_o_v_i_d_e_s_ _u_l_t_i_m_a_t_e_ _d_i_g_i_t_a_l_
_p_e_r_f_o_r_m_a_n_c_e_

Indicator

• _S_i_n_g_l_e_ _f_r_o_n_t_-_p_a_n_e_l_ _w_h_i_t_e_ _L_E_D_
_p_u_l_s_e_s_ _d_u_r_i_n_g_ _s_t_a_r_t_u_p_ _a_n_d_ _s_h_u_t_d_o_w_n_,_
_s_o_l_i_d_ _d_u_r_i_n_g_ _o_p_e_r_a_t_i_o_n_

Power

• _1_2_v_ _D_C_,_ _<_=_3_6_W_,_ _p_r_o_v_i_d_e_d_ _b_y_
_e_x_t_e_r_n_a_l_ _i_n_-_l_i_n_e_ _u_n_i_v_e_r_s_a_l_ _s_u_p_p_l_y_

• _F_a_n_l_e_s_s_,_ _s_i_l_e_n_t_ _o_p_e_r_a_t_i_o_n_

Weight

• _1_._2_ _k_g_ _(_2_._7_ _l_b_s_)_

Dimensions

• _9_3_ _x_ _2_6_4_ _x_ _2_5_3_ _(_3_._5_ _x_ _1_0_._5_ _x_
_1_0_i_n_)_ _i_n_c_ _f_e_e_t_ _(_W_H_D_)_

Finish

•
_B_e_a_d_-_b_l_a_s_t_e_d_ _a_n_d_ _a_n_o_d_i_s_e_d_ _a_l_u_m_i_n_i_u_m_ _