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Registered trademarks Meridian, Boothroyd Stuart Meridian, MLP and Meridian Digital Theatre Meridian Audio Ltd; ;
MP3 Thompson Multimedia; CD, Philips Licensing Corporation.
How can a ROM drive be so good?
ROM drives recover the data from computer discs perfectly. Loading a computer program
rarely fails due to the ROM drive. Therefore, extracting the data from a CD can be done
without error. In fact, 588 will often read the data from the disc more than once just to be
sure it has it right.
Normally, however, a computer pays no attention to how smoothly the data flows from the
disc. For high quality audio the final audio must flow very smoothly -“ without jitter. Thats
where our special technology comes in. From leaving the drive, the information is in the
hands of very sophisticated digital audio circuitry to give both the highest data integrity and
the lowest jitter.
Sound Quality
588 maximizes sound quality by reducing jitter to very low levels. Unlike other players that
try to lower jitter by controlling drive vibration, the 588s triple buffer memory architecture
abolishes this problem forever.
In 588 the audio is controlled using a precise master oscillator located within the final
output section. The result of this sophisticated effort is a clear, open, authoritative sound.
The digital output is precision re-clocked.
The stereo analogue output uses 192kHz 24-bit advanced DACs combined with a superb
direct-coupled audiophile-standard output amplifier.
Back Panel Drawing
Technical Specification
Formats: CD Audio (CD-DA), CD-R, MP3.
Audio outputs: 1 coax. Digital SPDIF/IEC1937.
2-channel analogue output. Available on both unbalanced (Phono) and balance
(XLR)
Superb direct-coupled analogue design featuring 192kHz 24-bit conversion.
All audio outputs have extremely low jitter due to innovative FIFO and re-clocking
scheme.
Controls: Front-panel controls for Open/Close, Play, Stop, Pause, Previous, Next and Off.
Full RS232 control and status for custom integration or automation.
A Meridian System Remote is included.
Front Display: 12 character display. Indicators for CD, MP3 and Repeat.
Dimensions: 88mm (3.46in) H, 321 (12.64) W, 332 (13.07) D.
Power: Universal supply 100 -“ 240V, 50 -“ 60Hz, 25W. 588 Meridian CD Player
Sales information
Meridian Audio Limited
Stonehill, Stukeley Meadows
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire PE29 6EX
T +44 (0) 1480 52144
F +44 (0) 1480 459934
Meridian America Inc.
Suite 122, Building 2400
3800 Camp Creek Parkway
Atlanta GA 30331
T (404) 344 7111
F (404) 346 7111
http://www.meridian-audio.com
