Meridian 568 Surround Sound Processor - Awesome!

This is an incredible deal!  The Meridian's 568 has the sound that eerily resembles the warmth of a tube preamp with all the features of a brilliantly designed solid state device. Bob Stewart does it right with 568 which is still being hailed by many as the best mid-level preamp of the Meridian line. 

Conclusion

I am truly in awe of the 568 Surround Processor. The unit is a perfect extension of the source with no real coloration to speak of, just wonderful detail. The configurability is second to none. The surround modes are superb, and this comes from someone who is not a big fan of these types of things. The only fitting thing I have left to say is that I have no hesitation in fully endorsing this fine product.

- David Wurtz - Home Theater & Audio review

Features include:  

Audio

Inputs:

Digital
- 4 x Coaxial and 1 x Optical

Analogue
– 2 x Unbalanced (RCA)

 

Outputs:

Digital
– 4 x SPDIF (24 bit)

Analog
– 8 x Unbalanced for Mains, Center, Sides, Rears and Subwoofer

3
x Balanced (XLR) for Mains and Center

 

Sensitivity:
0 – 3.5 Volts

Distortion:
<0.01%

Noise
and Hum: <-95dB CCIR

 

Video

Composite:

1
x with Onscreen Display, RCA 1.5V p-p, PAL/NTSC/SECAM Compatible

 

S-Video:

1
x with Onscreen Display, Y/C on Minidin 1.5V p-p, PAL/NTSC/SECAM Compatible

 

Other

All
Internal Processing Done with 4 x Motorola 24 bit Chips

Formats:
DD, DTS, MPEG Surround, THX, MLP, Pro Logic and PLII

Control:
2 x Meridian Comms

1
x 9 Pin “D shell” for RS232 PC (Serial) for Set-Up and Control

Dimensions
(H x W x D): 88mm x 321mm x 332mm

Weight:
12 Pounds

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