{"product_id":"meridian-prime-headphone-amplifier","title":"Meridian Prime Headphone Amplifier with MQA (Preloved) - Christchurch","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDetails\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeridian Prime Headphone Amplifier \/ D-A Converter with MQA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned and built in the UK, the Meridian Prime Headphone Amplifier delivers more immersive, authentic sound from your headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal listening on headphones is now one of the most common ways in which we experience music. Whether it’s to enjoy music on the move, or to listen without disturbing others, headphones can put you in closer touch with your music – if it’s done properly. Meridian’s Prime Headphone Amplifier is headphone listening done right. It features an extremely high quality analogue signal path, powerful amplifier, multiple inputs and even special Analogue Spatial Processing to help you forget you’re listening on headphones at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is MQA-ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e* Allowing you to experience the full, intricate detail of a live performance for the first time in the history of recorded music. \u003ca title=\"Meridian MQA Explained\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meridian-audio.com\/sounds-too-good-but-true\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind out more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Prime is a top-class headphone amplifier and a surprisingly talented stereo preamp. Treat the DAC section as a nice bonus too”. What Hi-Fi? Read full review \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/meridian\/prime-headphone-amplifier\/review\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalogue signal path throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6-layer PC board for maximum signal isolation and enhanced performance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAnalogue Spatial Processing offers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edual-mode loudspeaker-like listening on headphones – with bypass \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio components mounted near rear-panel sockets for ultra-short signal path \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalogue logic switching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB 2.0 asynchronous playback at up to 192kHz\/24-bit featuring Meridian resolution-enhancement technology including low-jitter clocking, upsampling and Apodising. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternally-powered USB input: disconnecting deactivates all digital electronics \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual 1\/4in stereo headphone sockets with separate-wire grounding (may be used with separately-wired headphones) plus 3.5mm stereo jackHigh-quality gold-plated sockets \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadphone-only mode powers down preamp output \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalogue volume control driven from front panel via flexible coupling to minimise microphony \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelay muting on power-up and power-down for thump-free operation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand made in Meridian’s state-of-the-art headquarters near Cambridge, UK. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew, elegant and durable metal enclosure design by Allen Boothroyd, double-skinned for lower noise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product comes with a 3 month warranty from the date of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickup from our Christchurch store or enquire for shipping rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eINPUTS: 1x stereo line input (2x gold-plated RCA phonos), 1x stereo line input (3.5mm jack socket), 1x USB input (mini-B USB connector) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eOUTPUTS: 1x stereo line output (2x gold-plated RCA phonos), 2x 1\/4in TRS A-type jack sockets (tip=left), 1x 3.5mm stereo jack socket (tip=left) Relay-controlled power up\/down muting on all outputs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eUSB INPUT: 192kHz\/24-bit sampling Meridian Resolution Enhancement technologies including upsampling and Apodising Interface-powered: disconnecting USB powers-down all digital subsystems \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eANALOGUE SPACIAL PROCESSING: Audio processing circuits provide “outside the head” headphone listening resembling listening on loudspeakers, Two different modes plus bypass, Analogue switching. Short audio path \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eCONTROLS: Alps analogue volume potentiometer with flexible shaft coupling from the front panel controls all outputs Input selector button: push to select between line level, 3.5mm jack and USB Analogue Signal Processing selector: i, ii or Bypass \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eINDICATORS: 1x, 2x, 4x digital sample rate indicators A\/B\/Bypass Analogue Signal Processing indicators RCA\/mini-jack\/USB input selector indicators Power button illuminates blue in standby, white with all outputs active, green when preamp output disabled (hold button down to toggle) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003ePOWER: Plug-in PSU provided; may also be powered by Prime Power Supply for superior performance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eCONSTRUCTION: Silver metal finish uniform with G Series \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eDIMENSIONS: Width: 160mm; Depth: 150mm plus connectors; Height: 50mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eWEIGHT: 0.9 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Soundline Audio Online NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":443039305,"sku":"USED","price":999.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/9777\/products\/Meridian_Prime_Front_Elevation.jpg?v=1571267793","url":"https:\/\/soundline.co.nz\/en-int\/products\/meridian-prime-headphone-amplifier","provider":"Soundline Audio Online NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}