Meridian Reference Audio Core 818v2 Modular Preamp, Mint Condition and Complete

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Modular 818 analog and digital preamp running version 2 software.  Upgradable to latest version for $2000 additional including a 5 year warranty and MQA capabilities. 

In like new condition without a scratch or fingerprint. 

Comes complete with all packing materials, cables, and manuals.  The remote still has the original plastic protection on it!  Fully tested and working perfectly.

This is an amazingly flexible and precise preamp.  See our matching G57 amp. 

Specifications:

The ultimate home audio system hub, the 818v2 Reference Audio Core represents the pinnacle of top-notch design and technical audio excellence. This is a high-performance pre-amplifier with a full suite of the proprietary resolution enhancement technologies that have made Meridian famous. With extensive connection options for all your audio sources, the 818v2 also has an internal digital source that can be connected, via Ethernet, to any Meridian Digital Media System. 

FLEXIBILITY MEETS PERFECTION 
With extremely high-quality analogue pre-amplifier outputs – using both balanced and single-ended connectors – this high-tech system hub can also be used in more traditional audio systems. And Meridian’s latest, supremely sophisticated digital signal processing means that digital signal errors have been reduced by an incredible 40 per cent. This is the ultimate system hub, complementing your home with a sublime blend of exquisite engineering, boundary-pushing tech and sublime sonic performance. 
STEREO OUTPUTS 
ANALOGUE: 
1x unbalanced on phono 
1x balanced on XLR-3M 
DIGITAL: 
Coaxial S/PDIF ≤96kHz/24-bit 
Twin SpeakerLink, RJ45 balanced (AES/EBU) digital interface for single-cable connection to other Meridian equipment, ≤96kHz/24-bit with MHR 
STEREO INPUTS 
ANALOGUE: 
6x unbalanced on phono 
DIGITAL: 
3x Coaxial S/PDIF ≤96kHz/24-bit 
5x Toslink optical ≤96kHz/24-bit 
3x SpeakerLink ≤96kHz/24-bit 
1x High-resolution USB 
SOURCES 
Meridian Digital Media System: 
RJ45 Ethernet connection 
COMMS 
MERIDIAN COMMS: 
2x 240 degree 5-pin DIN 
2x SpeakerLink inputs with Comms 
2x SpealerLink outputs with Comms 
RS232: 
9-pin D-sub, remote control & configuration 
TRIGGERS: 
3x 12V (barrel connectors) 
CONSTRUCTION 
Black lacquer, graphite, or silver metalic finishes in metal and glass. Meridian Select colours also available. 
CONTROLS 
FRONT PANEL: 
Source, Play/Pause, Previous, Next, Mute, Volume+, Volume-, Off 
BEHIND LONG DOOR: 
Menu, Up, Down, Left, Right, F-Fwd, F-Rwd, Setup, Source, Display, Mute, Volume+, Volume- 
REMOTE CONTROL 
Via MSR+ (supplied) and RS232 
DISPLAY 
20-character LED with adjustable brightness and contrast.PowerAdvanced linear power supply 
110 - 120 Volt 50/60Hz 
220 - 240 Volt 50/60Hz 
MAX POWER CONSUMPTION 
40 Watts