Overview
The performance of this player is noteworthy from every aspect. The video that comes from this player is nothing short of remarkable. Meridian went to great lengths to perfect the video section and it is a complete success. As a CD music source, there are players out there that perform at a slightly higher level, but no other DVD/CD player that I have seen or heard other than the pricey Meridian 800 outperforms the G98. With the combination of the world’s best video scaler manufacturer and Meridian, a company that has mastered the digital domain for AV, you have a player that outperforms its class.
There is no comparably-priced player that I have seen that can touch the G98’s video prowess, combined with its stereo and multi-channel audio playback. Even at its price, this player must be considered a value and among a handful of best source components available today for home theater at any price. If you love music or want to see DVDs as close to the source as possible, the Meridian G98 is where you should splurge for your system, even if it is the only Meridian component you buy.
The image pictured is in Silver but the actual unit available for sale is in Black.
Specification
Formats: DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DVD-R; Video CD (VCD), CVCD, MP3; CD Audio (CD-DA), CD-R and hybrids such as SACD (CD layer only) and CD/DVD-A/V (DualDisc).
Audio outputs: G98DH: 3 x digital coax main outputs with MHR Smart Link, plus 15-pin 'D' type connector. 1 x digital coax auxiliary output. HDMI 2-ch/bitsream audio (and video)
G98AH: 6-channel analogue output on phonos, 2Vrms, 47Ω impedance, plus digital aux out (Toslink optical and coax). HDMI 2-ch/bitstream audio (and video)
Video features: Automatic PAL or NTSC encoding on Composite and S-Video outputs. NTSC black-level setup adjustable as 0 or 7.5IRE. 16:9 and 4:3 displays supported
On-Screen Display: Switchable custom On-Screen Display allows instant review of disc status. Screen saver with user timeout options. Logo screen with PLUGE bars enables set-up of display device
Panel Display: Multi-character dot-matrix graphic Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
Video Processor: Two composite video inputs, one component input, three S-Video inputs; composite, S-Video, component and HDMI outputs (DVI-compatible, HDMI also carries 2-ch audio), outputs all simultaneously active; selected video input is converted to all formats at valid resolutions (except non-interlaced component input which bypasses processor). Faroudja DCDi® scaling and de-interlacing technology. HDMI port supports 480p, 576p, 720p, and 1080i. Analogue component out at 480p and 576p
Controls: Front-panel soft key functions include Play, Stop, Pause, Previous, Next, plus Home and More keys. Off, Display and Open/Close buttons. Off gently illuminated when off; keys back-illuminated when on
Comms: Full RS232 control and status enables custom integration or automation. Meridian Comms (2 x DIN plus BNC)
Trigger: 12v trigger output allows control of power amps, etc
Dimensions: Width: 440mm (17.32in); Depth: 350mm (13.78in) plus connectors; Height: 90mm (3.54in)
Rack Mounting: Kit available from Meridian authorized dealers
Weight: 9kg (19.8lbs)
Power: Universal supply 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 25W
