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The internal architecture of the G02 is
balanced throughout, and the fi rst thing that
happens to an unbalanced input is that it is
electronically balanced for maximum quality
throughout the signal chain.
The front-panel volume knob (press to mute)
activates a specially-designed dual differentially-
balanced volume control circuit. This ensures
perfect stereo tracking and full frequency range
performance at all volume levels.
The disc (turntable) input can be specifi ed for
either moving coil or moving magnet cartridge
operation with the addition of appropriate
factory-fi tted phono modules. The sensitivity
of each input can be individually adjusted as
desired.
Two sets of unbalanced stereo tape outputs are
included on the rear panel, allowing maximum
fl exibility in the confi guration of tape/decoder
loops and multi-room capabilities. The outputs
can be confi gured as a single balanced output
with a suitable break-out cable.
Two sets of main outputs are provided: the
primary outputs are balanced on XLR Male con-
nectors, while auxiliary unbalanced outputs are
also included on phono connectors. All audio in-
terface connectors are gold plated for maximum
transparency.
System setup in the G02 can be confi gured
via the serial link, which can also be used for
remote control applications.
The G02 control unit forms the perfect heart of
a high-quality balanced analogue stereo system
such as that shown above.
Outline Specifi cations
Distortion : Less than 0.01% input to output
Signal/Noise: Better than -“96dB CCIR (1V output, normal input)
Better than -“70dB for MM input, -“60dB for MC.
MM option : Sensitivity adjustable 0.5-“17mV rms for 5cm/s @ 1kHz.
Overload point 47mV @ 1kHz. Cartridge load 47k Ω +
100 pF
MC option : Sensitivity adjustable 38-“210µV rms for 5cm/s @ 1kHz.
Cartridge load 220 Ω + 10nF
Inputs : 4 unbalanced on phono, 0.5-“2.5V rms in four steps,
impedance 20k Ω
3 balanced on XLR-3F, 0.5-“2.5V rms in four steps,
impedance 20 k Ω, bi-phase
Main Outputs : 1 unbalanced on phono, 0-“3V rms maximum, 47 Ω im-
pedance; 1 balanced on XLR-3M, 0-“3V rms bi-phase,
47Ω impedance
Copy output : 2 unbalanced on phono, 1.5V rms, 47 Ω impedance
Can be confi gured as 1 balanced output
Comms : Two 5-pin 240° DIN sockets, BNC socket, RS232 and
USB comms interfaces
Construction : Two-channel dual-mono construction. Audiophile-
grade components used throughout. Large low-fi eld
ultra-linear power supply. Meridian black or silver
fi nish in metal & glass
Dimensions : Width: 440mm (17.32in); Depth: 350mm (13.78in)
plus connectors; Height: 90mm (3.54in)
Rack Mounting : Kit available from Meridian authorized dealers
Weight : 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)
Controls : Front-panel soft keys include control of Source, Copy,
Mute, Display, etc. Power button, volume control.
Full remote control of all features via MSR+. Meridian
Comms, IR in, RS232, USB
Trigger : 12V trigger output allows control of power amps, etc
Display : Multi-character dot-matrix Vacuum Fluorescent
Display
Power: Versions: 100/115, 220/240 Vac, 50/60Hz, 9.6VA
G02 rear panel -“ silver model shown
Meridian Audio Limited
Stonehill, Stukeley Meadows
Huntingdon, Cambridge PE29 6EX
UK
Tel +44 (0) 1480 445678
Fax +44 (0) 1480 445686
Meridian America Inc
3800 Camp Creek Parkway
Building 2400 Suite 122
Atlanta GA 30331 USA
Tel +1 (404) 344 7111
Fax +1 (404) 346 7111
Email: info@meridian-audio.com
Web: www.meridian-audio.com
G02 Balanced Dual Mono Control Unit
Information contained in this data sheet is correct as far as possible, but Meridian Audio accepts no liability for errors or omissions. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Meridian Audio reserves the right to amend product specifi cations at any time.
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