Search the Community

Item: Meridian 506 24 bit CD player (Rare) Location:MELB SE Price: 1000 SOLD Pre Power below is still for sale Item Condition: MINT as new with all box and accessories Reason for selling: hankering for tubes... Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal,(at buyer cost), direct debit Extra Info: This is a very rare thing in the meridian 506, the 506 is much revered but what is rare about his one is its the much sought after 24 bit version. Cost me quite a bit to find one overseas. What makes this player ultra rare is it is literally mint like new as from the factory. comes with everything original box full meridian remote even box for remote and both manuals. Never seen anything like it in the for sales for more info, http://stereonomono.blogspot.com/2010/06/meridian-506-24-bit-cd-player.html as it describes, "The 506 24-Bit The 506 24-Bit CD Player incorporates a three-beam laser CD mechanism, for superb sound quality and disc playability. The precision-engineered turntable combines the advantages of drawer loading with the superior disk clamping normally associated with top loading players. The digital signal is decoded using the latest 24-bit dual-differential Delta Sigma digital to analogue converter, combined with a discrete class A output for superlative audio performance." Pictures: Item: Meridian 556 dual mono stereo power amplifier (Rare) Location:MELB SE Price: 1000 Item Condition: Excellent and with box some small blemishes that have been touched up. have to look closely Reason for selling: hankering for tubes... Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal(at buyer cost),direct debit Extra Info: This is also a very rare thing in the meridian 556 2ch dual mono stereo power , I had to get this one from overseas and ended up costing more than what selling for here. Rare Rare Rare as they come. what can usually find is its lower powered smaller brother. and occasionally its much larger brother. Here comes with box and while has some slight blemishes that have been touched up... I am quite fastidious and can tell you in the rack it looks great ! more info https://www.meridian-audio.info/public/556[78].pdf as it describes, "Meridian 556 The 556 is an outstanding 100W stereo amplifier which provides exquisite results with even the most demanding loudspeakers. The Meridian 556 houses two powerful amplifiers in a dual mono construction. The over-specified output stage uses 8 high-power transistors. These, combined with a low-noise 800VA toroidal transformer, permit this amplifier to deliver massive currents, ensuring no loss of performance even into loads that dip below 2 ohms. The power delivery of this amplifier makes it ideal for driving difficult loudspeaker loads. The 556 provides unbalanced inputs as well as twin outputs for bi-wiring. The topology of 556 is very much in the Meridian tradition. A high-precision, fast, DC-precise input stage is combined with fully complementary amplification and output stages. The 556 also uses Meridian’s well tried self-adjusting bias and error-correction output circuitry. As you may expect, the 556 is fully protected against DC and thermal overload." Some photos, Item: Meridian 502 Analoue Controller Fully balanced dual mono stereo pre amplifier (line stage) Location:MELB SE Price: 750 SOLD Pending payment, Power amplifier still for sale Item Condition: Excellent condition Reason for selling: hankering for tubes... Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal (at buyer cost), direct debit Extra Info: This is great pairing to the above pieces. comes in excellent blemish free condition with full meridian system remote. If you dont use in the pair above it is also a low cost entry to power an active setup or any 2ch power amp balanced or unbalanced. Note I have the sizeable box this came in so can ship anywhere. user guide, https://www.meridian-audio.com/media/6808/502-analogue-controller-user-guide.pdf as they describe, "In choosing the 502 Analogue Controller you have acquired a component that combines major advances in audio and engineering design. The 502 Analogue Controller is a dual mono preamplifier with a fully balanced signal path and an extremely high-quality power supply for ultra low distortion and noise. It provides seven audio inputs; four for sources with unbalanced outputs, and three for balanced sources. Each source can be individually adjusted for sensitivity, and identified on the eight-character alphanumeric display with a name of your choice. A very high quality MC or MM phono stage is available as an option for the dedicated LP input." some photos, and here hooked up in situ the trio Well the CD player and pre amp has sold ! amplifier is still for sale.

Item: XSP-1 GEN2 (RRP $2,199)& XPA-DR2 (RRP $2999) $3980 for both units Location: Clayton VIC, freight available. Price: $3980 for both units. Item Condition: Like Brand New, less than 20hrs comes with full manufacturer’s warranty and all packaging and accessories. Current Model Reason for selling: Cancelled customer order. Payment Method: Eftpos, Cash, PayPal (+3%) or Direct Deposit Extra Info: XSP-1 GEN 2 Superb Analog Audio Quality o Exceptional sound quality via an all-analogue, fully balanced, differential signal path with vanishingly low noise and distortion. o Audiophile quality, load invariant, high current headphone amplifier with independent level control and memory. o High performance phono preamp that supports both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, with user-configurable cartridge loading for moving coil cartridges. Precise Control o Full analogue bass management with independent, individually configurable, Linkwitz-Riley 12 dB/octave high-pass and low-pass filters for the mains and subs. o Level control via a high resolution (.5dB/step) digitally controlled analogue resistor network. o Digital flexibility and convenience including precise repeatability on all settings, a smart mute function, turn on level limit, and a full function remote control. o Informative, dimmable front panel VFD display shows level, status, and input selections. Flexible Input and Output Options o Excellent input and output flexibility: 2 sets of balanced inputs, 4 sets of unbalanced inputs, one set of balanced main outputs, and one set of unbalanced main outputs. o Support for both stereo subwoofers and a summed mono subwoofer. o True external processor loop. o Gold plated, solid brass machined RCA connectors and gold plated XLR connectors. o Flexible trigger and control options. Top Quality Parts and Construction o Tight-tolerance surface mount components and short, precisely matched signal paths deliver a superb, tightly focused acoustic signature. o Top quality parts and construction for years of reliable service, including hand-selected semiconductors and top quality passive components. o Highly regulated and shielded toroidal power supply. o Fully transferable five-year warranty. Universal Voltage Operation o The XSP-1 can operate on 115 VAC or 230 VAC and will automatically detect and select the correct line voltage for your area. XPA_DR2 Differential Reference™ Performance and Sound Quality o High-powered, fully-differential, low distortion amplifier design delivers massive dynamics with smooth precision, offering superbly detailed sound and incredibly natural imaging. Sound Quality First o Designed first and foremost to sound superb in all types of audio systems with all types of music. o Low noise, low distortion, wideband amplifier design with traditional Class A/B output stage ensures smooth, detailed sound, without a trace of strain or harshness. o Totally stable with real world speakers in real systems; not just on a test bench. Modern Efficient Circuit Design o Optimized Soft-Switch Class H™ power supply topology delivers improved efficiency without compromising audio performance. o Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) offers all of the performance of a traditional linear power supply, with improved efficiency and reliability, and reduced overall weight. Quality Construction o Top quality parts and construction throughout for years of reliable trouble-free service. o Heavy steel 4RU chassis with milled aluminium faceplate offers strength and rugged good looks. o Solid machined gold-plated RCA input connectors provide a reliable connection with a wide variety of audio interconnects. o Fully modular construction allows you to purchase as many channels as you need today, and then add more channels later when and if you need them. o Designed, assembled, and tested in the U.S.A. at our plant here in Franklin, Tennessee Flexible Signal Connections and Power Options o Gold plated five-way speaker binding posts with clear shields allow you to use a wide range of speaker cables with bare wires, lugs, or banana plugs. o Choice of balanced or unbalanced input for each channel, independently controlled by reliable metal toggle switches. o Remote trigger input and output allow the XPA-DR2 to control and be controlled by other trigger-enabled equipment. o World compliant AC line voltage operation enables the XPA-DR2 to operate on any line voltage between 100 VAC and 250 VAC 50/60Hz. o Standard IEC power inlet fits all standard IEC power cables and most custom audiophile power cables. Protection o Audiophile-grade fault protection is entirely transparent under normal listening conditions, yet protects the amp and your other equipment from virtually all common faults. o The XPA-DR2 is protected from AC line faults by a rugged resettable rear panel push-button circuit breaker. o Full five-year warranty ensures that you’ll be able to enjoy your XPA-DR2 amplifier for years to come. Pictures: