20-bit CD Player 506

Meridian Audio Ltd.; Huntingdon

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  • Year
  • 1996
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 315126

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • CD-Player, -Writer, MD, MOD (audio); Remote Control (with wire or wireless)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 100; 120; 220; 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Various materials
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 20-bit CD Player 506 - Meridian Audio Ltd.;
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 321 x 88 x 332 mm / 12.6 x 3.5 x 13.1 inch
  • Notes

  • A stereo hi-fi compact disc player supplied with the MSR Meridian System Remote control which also operates other Meridian 500 Series units.

    Performance
    20-bit differential-mode push-pull Digital/Analogue conversion
    Noise -93dBFS
    Distortion -93dBFS
    Resolution 20-bits

    Inputs and outputs
    Digital outputs on optical, and S/PDIF cable
    Analogue outputs unbalanced

    Construction
    Precision data-grade Focault-focus linear three-beam laser pick up
    Mechanical loader incorporating glass and carbon fibre damping wheel
    Audiophile grade components used throughout
    Full remote control using Meridian System Remote (MSR) provided
    Absolute phase adjustable from remote
    Meridian in-house servo software for higher play ability and better sound
    Precision analogue-domain de-emphasis
    Black textured enamel and glass finish

    Similar to the earlier Meridian 506 CD Player and the Meridian 506 24-bit CD Player.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 5 kg / 11 lb 0.2 oz (11.013 lb)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Meridian 506 Technical Data Sheet dated 23-10-1996)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Howard Craven. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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