Meridian 258
The Meridian 258 is our dedicated rack-mount Eight Channel Power Amplifier. This powerful, high performance, cool-running Class D amplifier is suitable for a wide range of applications. At only 1U high, the compact 258 is a category changing amplifier; bringing Meridian high resolution sound quality to every zone it powers.
Power Amplification
258
Featuring a highly efficient, cool and fan-less construction, the Meridian 258 provides a truly ‘fit and forget’ solution when driving multiple zones.
High power from all channels
Delivers >100 watts per channel into 4 ohms, or >70 watts per channel into 8 ohms, regardless of how many channels are driven simultaneously.
Exemplary sound quality
Short signal path construction is combined with extremely high isolation between the 258’s eight channels.
Linear Power Supply
A linear power supply using a massive toroidal transformer delivers both unbeatable audio performance and reliability.
Compact design
Measuring only 1U high, the 258 is a compact unit that requires minimal space in-rack.
Silent operation
Designed to run within temperature limits with no need for internal cooling fans.
Advanced Class-D implementation
Highly-efficient Class-D amplifiers with post-filter feedback are extremely well isolated from each other.
The Meridian 200 Series is a collection of high-performance audio zone controllers, theatre controllers and amplifiers, all designed with the Customer Integrator in mind.
With its extensive Research and Development programme Meridian has pioneered the development of a host of innovative audio technologies many of which feature in today’s Meridian products.
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Specifications
- AUDIO INPUTS
- Eight RCA inputs
- AUDIO OUTPUTS
- 70W into 8 Ohms per channel 100W into 4 Ohms per channel Phoenix Connectors supplied for ease of installation 24-12 AWG cable
- CONTROL
- REAR PANEL: Trigger input [3.5mm 5-30 VDC] FRONT PANEL: On/Off Switch
- DISPLAY
- LEDs to indicate ‘Standby’ [Blue], ‘On’ [White], ‘Overload’ [Red]
- DIMENSIONS
- HEIGHT: 44mm [1.73in] WIDTH: 480mm [18.9in] DEPTH: 360mm [14.17in] WEIGHT: 5.5Kg [12.13lbs]
- CONSTRUCTION
- All aluminium construction Optional standalone feet pads supplied
- POWER
- Advanced linear power supply: 100V ac 50/60 Hz | 110-120V ac 50/60Hz | 220-240V ac 50/60Hz
Manufacturer's Description — Meridian
The Meridian 258 is our dedicated rack-mount Eight Channel Power Amplifier. This powerful, high performance, cool-running Class D amplifier is suitable for a wide range of applications. At only 1U high, the compact 258 is a category changing amplifier; bringing Meridian high resolution sound quality to every zone it powers.
Power Amplification
258
Featuring a highly efficient, cool and fan-less construction, the Meridian 258 provides a truly ‘fit and forget’ solution when driving multiple zones.
High power from all channels
Delivers >100 watts per channel into 4 ohms, or >70 watts per channel into 8 ohms, regardless of how many channels are driven simultaneously.
Exemplary sound quality
Short signal path construction is combined with extremely high isolation between the 258’s eight channels.
Linear Power Supply
A linear power supply using a massive toroidal transformer delivers both unbeatable audio performance and reliability.
Compact design
Measuring only 1U high, the 258 is a compact unit that requires minimal space in-rack.
Silent operation
Designed to run within temperature limits with no need for internal cooling fans.
Advanced Class-D implementation
Highly-efficient Class-D amplifiers with post-filter feedback are extremely well isolated from each other.
The Meridian 200 Series is a collection of high-performance audio zone controllers, theatre controllers and amplifiers, all designed with the Customer Integrator in mind.
With its extensive Research and Development programme Meridian has pioneered the development of a host of innovative audio technologies many of which feature in today’s Meridian products.
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- Absolute Sound (SG) — online and in-store — Singapore, Singapore (website)
- Alex Audio Video — in-store — Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (website)
- Alpha High End — online and in-store — Brasschaat, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium (website)
- American Sound — in-store — Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada (website)
- Analogue Seduction — online and in-store — Whittlesey, England, United Kingdom (website)
- Art & Voice — online (website)
- Audio Connection — online and in-store — Verona, New Jersey, United States (website)
- Audio Evolution — online and in-store — Volla, Campania, Italy (website)
- Audio High — in-store — San Jose, California, United States (website)
- Audio Reference — in-store — Hamburg-Nord, Hamburg, Germany (website)
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