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Published: 2013-08-30, Author: Art , review by: stereophile.com
When it comes to inheriting the Earth, or at least that portion of it that wants perfectionist-quality sound from music files stored on computers, I think The Small are doing a damn good job of things this time around. Fonder though I am of analog playbac...
Abstract: The Meridian Explorer is a compact USB DAC, no longer than a pack of smokes. At one end is a USB input, which also powers the unit; at the other end are a headphone output and a mini-jack that doubles as both a digital coaxial and analog output. The gleam...
At $299, the Explorer is the priciest of the DACs tested here, but it does offer a few extra features not found on the other two. And hey, it's made by Meridian. For headphone listening, I found it to be the fussiest of the lot — its sound with the Phiato...
The revised Meridian Explorer now has a about a 5 Ohm output impedance. What's the big deal? Let me explain. Output Impedance, Frequency Response, and Damping Factor In the illustration above, the circuit to the left models the prior Explorer...
Abstract: In the grand scheme of all things digital in our world, Meridian Audio has long been at the forefront. Back when CD first appeared, it was the first brand to realise its high-end potential. It created the algorithms behind lossless packing that helped...
I have been looking for a simple, affordable way to use my laptop as a source at home and at the office without sacrificing quality. Given the increased availability of 24/192 files, I felt the need to have that playback ability and that greatly lowered ...
At $299, Meridian's new Explorer USB powered DAC isn't cheap among other similarly equipped and/or portable DACs, but I feel its price can be justified once its capabilities are heard. I threw arguably the worst our modern music ecosystem has to offer at ...
Abstract: The current wave of USB digital-to-analog converters, however, aims to change all that. These devices plug into your computer's USB connection and convert all your digital music files to analog, outputting higher-quality music to your headphones. Meridian...
Abstract: The DAC (digital to analogue converter) is the must-have gadget for turning OK sound into something richer, more textured, emotive and hi-fi. This may have a hint of nonsense about it, but once you get into DACs, and do lots of comparing and contrasting, ...
