{"product_id":"meridian-ultra-dac","title":"Meridian Ultra DAC","description":"Packed full of ground-breaking technologies and world firsts, the dedicated 384 kHz\/24 bit Meridian Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter brings Meridian's renowned expertise and pioneering reputation to the analogue realm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSETTING THE STANDARD\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWith myriad connectivity options and supported formats, including DSD, DXD and MQA, the Meridian Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter boasts an extensive list of user features and performance enhancing innovations:\u003cbr\u003e\n•Resolution enhancement technologies, including dither shaping and Meridian upsampling and apodizing filters, are employed to deliver the very best performance from any digital source.\u003cbr\u003e\n•For the very first time on a Meridian product you can choose between three different upsampling DSP filter options, depending on your personal preference.\u003cbr\u003e\n•The Meridian Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter is the first product in the world to feature MQA’s patent-pending Hierarchical Converter Technology, which pushes the unit’s performance far beyond that of any Digital to Analogue Converter currently available on the market.\u003cbr\u003e\n•The Meridian Ultra Digital to Analogue Converter features Dual Mono DAC cards to provide absolute stability; a unique feature of its construction.\u003cbr\u003e\n•Equipped with our award-winning Sooloos music management and streaming platform for the very best user-friendly experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe Meridian Ultra DAC is the pinnacle of technological audio innovation and, most importantly, designed and engineered to provide you with the most rewarding personal listening experience possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTechnical Specifiaction:- \u003cbr\u003e\n\nAUDIO OUTPUTS: 2-channel balanced audio output\u003cbr\u003e\n\n 2-channel unbalanced audio output\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Outputs driven by four 192 kHz digital to analogue converters\u003cbr\u003e\n\n The output stage incorporates Hierarchical Converter technology [by MQA]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAUDIO INPUTS: One USB 2.0 input for connection to a computer. Up to 384 kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Two 2-channel balanced AES3 XLR inputs. 44.1kHz to 192kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Two 2-channel 750 Ohm BNC coaxial inputs. 44.1kHz to 192kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Two 2-channel digital coaxial S\/PDIF inputs. 44.1kHz to 192kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision\u003cbr\u003e\n\n One 2-channel Meridian Speakerlink input. 44.1kHz to 192kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Two 2-channel digital optical TOSLINK inputs. 44.1kHz to 96kHz sampling and up to 24-bit precision\u003cbr\u003e\n\n One network input (Ethernet) for connection to a Meridian Sooloos System\u003cbr\u003e\n\n All inputs provide re-nameable legends\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nCONTROL SIGNALS: Two Meridian Comms 5-pin 240° DIN sockets\u003cbr\u003e\n\n RS232 interface for maintenance\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Three 12VDC\/100mA trigger outputs configurable by source\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nCONTROLS: FRONT-PANEL: Source, DSP, Display, Mute, Off, Volume +\/-, Setup, and Menu keys\u003cbr\u003e\n\n REMOTE CONTROL: Via MSR+ (Supplied) and RS232\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPOWER: Advanced linear power supply: 110-120 Volt 50\/60Hz | 220-240 Volt 50\/60Hz\n\n Max power consumption: 40 Watts\u003cbr\u003e\n\nDIMENSIONS:  HEIGHT: 175mm [6.9in]\n\n WIDTH: 480mm [18.9in]\n\n DEPTH: 411mm [16.2in]\n\n WEIGHT: 16kg [35.2lbs]\u003cbr\u003e\n\nCONSTRUCTION: Black finish in metal and glass\u003cbr\u003e\n\n Custom Meridian Select colours also available","brand":"Meridian","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":57412938858828,"sku":"MERIDIANULTRADAC-B","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Special Colour","offer_id":57422840496460,"sku":"MERIDIANULTRADAC-SC","price":12916.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/6891\/2204\/files\/Meridian-Ultra-Dac.jpg?v=1777538784","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneaudio.co.uk\/products\/meridian-ultra-dac","provider":"Stone Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}