Meridian G91A Digital Preamp, Controller, With CD Player and Tuner

Meridian's G91 is a digital and analog preamp / processor for a hi-end, 2-channel audio system and/or a 5.1 channel home cinema.  In addition to the build in CD player and tuner, it also has 2 stereo analog and 4 digital inputs. It also supports phono input.

Designed to link with Meridian powered loudspeakers for the ultimate entertainment system the G91 can also work as a standalone preamp connecting to any manufacturers outboard amplifiers and sources.

This G91 is fully tested and all features are operating with the exception of the DVD player.  It plays CD's but will not recognize DVD's.  (Nobody uses DVD's anyway, but the audio section is excellent). The entire laser assembly is available on Amazon for $32 if you really need DVD capability.

FEATURES -

• Formats: DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DVD-R; Video CD(VCD),CVCD, MP3;CDAudio(CD-DA),CD-R and hybrid such as SACD (CD player only) and Dual Disc (DVD player only) - NOTE - Will not read DVD's.
• Audio inputs: Analogue: three stereo inputs, unbalanced 0.5–2.5Vrms on phono.
• Digital S/PDIF: two stereo coax inputs and two stereo Toslink optical inputs
• Tuner: AM/FM tuner includes its own 24/96 A/D converter. AM (Long/MediumWave,150–285/525–1605kHz);FM(VHF BandII,87.5–108MHz),sensitivity2µv.
• DSP processing for FM stereo/mono blend and width; AM low pass filter and whistle filter.
• Audio outputs:Analogue:6-ch surround output, variable up to3Vrms. Digital: MHR SmartLink digital output(15Pin‘D’type connector) and 3x coax, 1x aux digital transport out (digital coax).HDMIv1.16-ch/bit stream output (with video)
• System capabilities: Operates as player or controller, with up sampling in stereo. As a stereo system, can drive stereo analogue power amplifier and passive speakers or two Meridian DSP Loudspeakers. As a multi-channel system with onboard surround decoding, can directly drive 6 channels of analogue or digital loudspeakers or a combination
• On-Screen Display: Switchable custom On-Screen Display allows instant review of disc status. Screensaver with user timeout options. Logo screen with PLUGE bars enables set-up of display device
• Video features: Automatic PAL or NTSC encoding on Composite and S-Video. NTSC black-level setup adjustable as 0or7.5 IRE. 16:9and4:3displayssupported
• Video Processor: Two composite video inputs, one component input, three S-Video inputs; composite, S-Video, component and HDMI outputs (DVI-compatible, HDMI also carries 2-chaudio), outputs all simultaneously active; selected video input is converted to all formats at valid resolutions (except non-interlaced component input which bypasses processor). Faroudja DCDi® scaling and de-interlacing technology. HDMI port supports 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Analogue component out at 480p and 576p
• Controls: Front-panel soft key functions include Play, Stop, Pause, Previous, Next, plus Home and More keys. Off, Display and Open/Close buttons. Off gently illuminated when off; keys back-illuminated when on
• Comms: Full RS232 control and status enables custom integration or automation.
• Meridian Comms (2xDINplusBNC)
• Trigger: 12v trigger output allows control of power amps, etc
• Panel Display: Multi-character dot-matrix graphic Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
• Dimensions: Width: 440mm(17.32in); Depth:350mm(13.78in) plus connectors; Height: 90mm(3.54in)
• Rack Mounting: Kit available from Meridian authorized dealers
• Weight: 9kg(19.8lbs)
• Power: Universal supply100–240V, 50–60Hz, 25W

IN THE BOX -

• Preamp / Processor
• Power cord

CONDITION -  Unit is tested and working.  All function working except for DVD playback.  CD playback is working fine.  Cosmetically this unit is clean and free of damage.  Has a couple small scratches.

SHIPPING - We ship worldwide with USPS and Fed-Ex and various truck freight lines for items weighing over 100 lbs.  All items are packed and padded with care if the original packaging is deemed insufficient.  We know how exciting it is to anticipate the arrival of new gear and we want your item to arrive in the same condition it left our facility.

PAYMENTS - We accept Paypal, Audiogon Expres Checkout, most major credit cards, bank transfers and money orders and checks.  We also offer 12 mo. no interest financing.

TAX - 6.5% if picked up in our store or shipped to a FL address. 0% if shipped outside Florida.

 ABOUT US -  Salon One Audio is a small town, hi-end audio store dedicated to a great customer experience.  We’ve been offering new, pre-owned, and demo audio gear since 1986.  We’ll treat you right whether it’s a new purchase, trade-up, or you just need some expert advice.  We offer excellent trade-in values and package discounts.  We are also authorized distributors for most lines we carry as well as an authorized service center for McIntosh, Rotel, Sonus Faber and Pro-Ject, but work on most brands.

CONTACT INFO - 

Phone - (407) 953-9596

Email - [email protected]

Website - www.salon1audio.com