The Meridian G56 is a compact, 2-channel unit with dual-mono construction, delivering a solid 100W continuous mean power per chan- nel into 8Ω and suitable for even the most dif- ficult loads.
The amplifier modules feature a symmetrical design with fully electronically-balanced inputs. Both balanced and unbalanced inputs are pro- vided, but in fact the unbalanced inputs are converted to balanced before they enter the amplifier itself.
The discrete active input components are ther- mally and electrically matched in pairs, and the amplifiers feature active bias control through- out, with thermal sensing that carefully man- ages the temperature and current flow at dif- ferent volume levels.
Fully DC-coupled, the signal path contains no capacitors, while those in the power supplies are audiophile grade components.
The amplifiers are of a unique low-feedback design for minimum transient and interface distortion, offering superb clarity and trans- parency right across the audible range, with an output impedance that is close to zero and suitable for virtually any high-quality third- party passive loudspeaker system.
Trigger capability allows the G56 to be switched on remotely by means of a signal from your preamp. Trigger and other control signals are optically isolated from the amplifier itself. When in stand-by mode, a standing volt- age is maintained on the power rails and sup- ply components. As a result, you do not have to wait for half an hour after switching on for optimum performance to be achieved: it is there immediately.
Two sets of outputs are provided per channel for bi-wiring, etc, on sturdy binding posts
colour-coded for easy reference and capable of handling large-diameter high-quality loud- speaker cables. The output terminals are con- nected to the amplifiers by Van den Hul silver- strand cable to avoid signal losses.
The amplifiers include electronic protection reset by power-cycling, with full DC and ther- mal protection.
The amplifier can be operated in bridge mode by actuating a switch on the rear panel, in which case the left channel input becomes the input for the bridged pair and the inner out- put terminals are bridged, power being derived from the outer terminal pairs (see rear panel diagram).