Sidebar 1: Specifications
Description: Digital-to-analog headphone amplifier with optional Prime Power Supply. Sample rates supported: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz. Digital inputs: asynchronous USB mini (Prime), USB Type B (Prime Power Supply). Analog inputs: one pair single-ended (RCA), one stereo 3.5mm jack. Analog outputs: single-ended (RCA), two headphone (¼" jack), one headphone (3.5mm jack). Maximum output voltage: 3.1V (RCA), 3V (headphones). Output impedance: not specified (RCA), 0.1 ohm (¼"), 2.2 ohms (3.5mm). Frequency response: DC–70kHz, +0/–1dB. DC–200kHz, +0/–3dB. Signal/noise: >100dB, A-weighted or CCIR-weighted. Total harmonic distortion: 0.001% (RCA), 0.002% (headphones).
Dimensions: Prime and Prime Power Supply, each: 6.3" (160mm) W by 2" (50mm) H by 5.9" (150mm) D. Weights: Prime, 2 lbs (0.9kg); Prime Power Supply, 3.5 lbs (1.6kg).
Finish: Silver metallic.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: P1HA-100125 (Prime), P1PS-000001 (Prime Power Supply).
Prices: $2000 (Prime); $1250 (Prime Power Supply). Approximate number of dealers: 93, plus direct from Meridian.
Manufacturer: Meridian Audio Ltd., Latham Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE, England, UK. Tel: (44) (0)1480-445678. Fax: (44) (0)1480-445686. US distributor: Meridian America Inc., 110 Greene Street, Suite 407, New York, NY 10012. Tel: (646) 666-0140. Fax: (646) 666-0152. Web: www.meridian-audio.com.
Dimensions: Prime and Prime Power Supply, each: 6.3" (160mm) W by 2" (50mm) H by 5.9" (150mm) D. Weights: Prime, 2 lbs (0.9kg); Prime Power Supply, 3.5 lbs (1.6kg).
Finish: Silver metallic.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: P1HA-100125 (Prime), P1PS-000001 (Prime Power Supply).
Prices: $2000 (Prime); $1250 (Prime Power Supply). Approximate number of dealers: 93, plus direct from Meridian.
Manufacturer: Meridian Audio Ltd., Latham Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE, England, UK. Tel: (44) (0)1480-445678. Fax: (44) (0)1480-445686. US distributor: Meridian America Inc., 110 Greene Street, Suite 407, New York, NY 10012. Tel: (646) 666-0140. Fax: (646) 666-0152. Web: www.meridian-audio.com.
