
G06 24-bit Compact Disc Player
DAC rated at 192 kHz, 24-bit
for maximum analogue
performance
ROM drive allows over ten
times improvement in errorcorrection
Superb sound quality via
Class A analogue or digital
outputs
Digital output for direct
connection to Meridian DSP
Loudspeakers
S/PDIF coax and TOSLink
optical digital outs for
high-quality replay
Developed from the
award-winning G08 player
Meridian’s G Series line of high performance
digital & analogue consumer audio components
feature a stylish cabinet design in traditional
black or a sleek silver finish.
Designed to be either free-standing or rackmounted, G Series components build on their
predecessors, the multi-award-winning 500 and
our flagship 800 Series, and include entirely new
circuitry developed specifically for the G Series.
Multi-layer boards reduce system noise and
improve performance. In products which include
video capabilities, broadcast-quality, widebandwidth video components are employed for
maximum image integrity.
G Series units are easy to use. Where appropriate, a knob is included to control volume. The
positive-action front-panel keys are softwaredefined: their legends are presented in the
vacuum fluorescent display and change
intelligently according to context.
Full installation configuration of many G Series
components is achieved by running a special
setup program on a Windows computer,
connected to the G Series unit via a serial link,
or direct from the front panel.
Meridian built the world’s first audiophile CD
player in 1984 and the first two-unit transport
and converter in 1986; and has been leading the
way ever since. We have to date received over
50 major industry awards for our CD players.
Meridian’s G06 CD Player is a superb, cost-effective introduction to the G Series line. Its heritage
lies in the 508, which won over 20 awards, including a Class ‘A’ rating from Stereophile, and
it takes cues from the astonishing 800 player, for
which the Class ‘A+’ rating was specially added!
Inside the G06 you’ll find advanced design
– both digital and analogue. Multi-layer PCBs,
four separate power supplies, the latest surface-mount technology and carefully-selected
audiophile-quality components – and of course,
Meridian’s signature quality design and manufacturing.
At the heart of the G06 are fully-integrated
electronics and a computer-style CD/DVD-ROM
drive. Although it normally runs at standard
CD speed, the drive is capable of spinning the
disc much faster, allowing multiple high-speed
re-reads to ensure accurate recovery of data
from even the most difficult disc. This feature
alone provides ten times the error correction of
a conventional CD player.
G Series products also include serial ports for
remote operation and configuration, along with
infra-red sensor input and trigger capabilities,
plus Meridian communications ports. A comprehensive back-lit learning/programmable remote
is included with products other than amplifiers.
The G06 maximises audio quality by reducing
jitter to extremely low levels, for a smooth open,
well-defined sound and pinpoint stereo imaging.
This is achieved by re-clocking the digital outputs and by a superb direct-coupled audiophilequality output stage.

G06 rear panel – silver model shown
G06 24-bit Compact Disc Player
Outline Specifications
THD: Better than –95dBFS
Noise: Better than –95dBFS
Mechanism: Triple-beam laser, multi-speed
CD/DVD-ROM transport
Converters: 192kHz-capable (operating at CD sample rate of
44.1kHz), 24-bit, Delta Sigma
Outputs: Analogue: 1 unbalanced on phono, 2.3V rms fixed,
Class A, 47Ω impedance;
Digital: S/PDIF (IEC60958), coax and Toslink optical
Formats: CD Audio (CD-DA), CD-R, CD-R/W
Comms: Two 5-pin 240° DIN sockets, BNC socket and RS232
remote/configuration interface
Construction: Meridian black or silver finish 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 kg (17.6 lbs)
Controls: Front-panel soft keys include Play, Stop, Pause, Previ-
ous, Next, etc. Buttons for On/Off, Open, Display. Full
remote control of all features via MSR+. Meridian
Comms (2 x DIN 240º and BNC), IR in and RS232
Display: Multi-character dot-matrix Vacuum Fluorescent
Display
Power: 100–240Vac, 50/60Hz, 25VA universal power supply
The player utilises 192 kHz, 24-bit digital to
analogue converters for the very highest analogue quality, while the internal circuitry includes
a superb analogue design to complement the
high-spec DACs and delivering 2V rms with less
than –95dB noise and distortion.
The result is dramatically improved stereo imaging, and a clear, open and authoritative sound.
Both S/PDIF coaxial and TOSLink optical digital
outputs are provided, and all audio cable interfaces are via gold-plated connectors.
An RS232 serial port is provided for remote control operation. This port can be used to update
the G06’s system software, thanks to Flash ROM
storage.
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 specifications at any time. Further technical details, images,
product reviews and company history are available from Meridian Audio or from our web site, www.
meridian-audio.com. ©Text & images 2006 Meridian Audio Ltd.
The G06 is supplied with the Meridian System
Remote Plus backlit remote control. This controller not only operates all remotable Meridian
products; it can also be used to control the vast
majority of components from other manufacturers, thanks to its built-in product library that
includes literally hundreds of manufacturers.
And if a product is not in the database, it can be
added via the remote’s learning function.
The G06 is an ideal player for many applications,
such as an integrated analogue stereo system
(see diagram above) comprising the G06 CD
player and the G51 receiver, while the G06’s
coaxial digital outputs will drive Meridian DSP
loudspeakers directly to form a superb quality
all-digital stereo CD replay system.
Meridian Audio Limited
Latham Road,
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0) 1480 445678
Fax +44 (0) 1480 445686
Meridian America Inc
8055 Troon Circle, Suite C
Austell, GA 30168-7849
USA
Tel +1 (404) 344 7111
Fax +1 (404) 346 7111
Email: info@meridian-audio.com
Web: www.meridian-audio.com
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