Specifications – Meridian Audio G Series User Manual

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G55

G56

G57

Distortion

Less than 0.01%.

Signal/Noise

Better than -100dB.

Inputs

Balanced on XLR and unbalanced on phono.

Sensitivity

1.0V RMS phono/per leg balanced.

1.4V RMS phono/per leg balanced.

Input
impedance

16kΩ phono, 32kΩ balanced.

Outputs

Twin outputs for bi-wiring.

Power output

5 channels at 100W into 8Ω, or
2 channels at >300W into 8Ω
bridged and 1 channel at 100W.

2 channels at 100W into 8Ω,
>300W into 8Ω bridged, >350W
into 4Ω bridged.

2 channels at 200W into 8Ω,
>620W into 8Ω bridged, 1000W
into 4Ω bridged.

Construction

Low feedback design. Ultra low impedance error corrected output stage. DC coupled with no capacitors in signal path.
Fully balanced inputs. Optimised magnetic circuit design. Full DC and thermal overload protection. Meridian proprietry
soft start.

Output stage

25 pairs of 15A output devices and
68,000µf of audiophile-grade PSU
smoothing capacitors.

Dual Mono construction. 4 pairs of
15A output devices per side. 2 high-
quality audiophile-grade smoothing
capacitors per side (27,200µF used
in total).

Dual-mono construction. 5 pairs of
15A output devices. 2 high-quality
smoothing capacitors per side
(40,000µF used in total).

Trigger input

5-30VDC.

Dimensions

440mm x 132mm x 350mm (17.32”
x 5.20” x 13.78”) WHD.

440mm x 90mm x 350mm (17.32” x
3.54” x 13.78”) WHD.

440mm x 132mm x 350mm (17.32”
x 5.2” x 13.78”) WHD.

Weight

20kg (44lb).

13.5kg (30lb).

24kg (53lb).

Controls

Standby button; On/Off, bridge mode, and balanced/unbalanced switches.

Indicators

Standby and channel operation LEDs.

Fan Control

Fan control output for connection to a Meridian rack mount kit.

I n t r o d u c t i o n

Specifications

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