861 REFERENCE DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND CONTROLLER ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE AND FLEXIBILITY 

The most advanced example of our ground-breaking DSP control and processing system for the 
very highest-quality audio performance. Featuring Meridian’s patented filter, which upsamples 
standard resolution sources to high-resolution, the 861 also adds extensive connectivity to a system. 
 
Its modular approach delivers complete isolation between analogue and digital signals for world
leading performance.

1.A 7.1 Surround Controller with class leading audio fidelity - Meridian Room Correction for perfect sound in any room. 

2.Unique Meridian High Resolution up-sampling to offer the best possible performance from all of your sources. 
Optional 

3.Optional Meridian Sooloos endpoint built in to create the ultimate surround controller playback zone. 

4.Re-clocking of the digital audio signal to remove timing errors for superior clarity and resolution.

5.A Linear Power Supply ensures superb performance on both analogue and 
 digital systems.

6.Control 4 and Crestron control options plus RS232 and Meridian Comms.

7.Multiple outputs which enable the creation of both passive and DSP based systems from the same Surround Controller

8.Multiple installation applications in home and commercial environments enabled by Meridian’s unique Design and Specification Service.

CORE CARDS
The following cards are fitted as standard inside a Meridian 861 Version 8:

IA04: 6x Analogue Stereo Inputs, Phono. Can be configured as 2x six-channel analogue inputs

OE34: 8x Digital Output, SpeakerLink. L, R, C, SUB, Side L, Side R, Rear L, Rear R

IE44: 6x Digital Audio Inputs, Phono, D1 to D6 can be configured as 2x six-channel digital inputs with
Meridian SmartLink performance. 2x Optical Audio Inputs, Toslink. SpeakerLink Input, RJ45. Meridian
Multi-channel High Resolution (MMHR) Input, RJ45

CO00: Control computer card. Complete with Flash memory, RS232 port for control and status, 3x
configurable trigger outputs and 2x Meridian Comms

ID29: Digital Input card with 1x USB input, 3x Optical Audio Inputs, Toslink, 2x SpeakerLink inputs, RJ45

ID41: Audio endpoint card with 1x Ethernet network, RJ45, enabling highest possible playback
performance with Meridian Sooloos

OA18: Analogue output cards each with 4x analogue outputs, XLR, configurable, with 24-bit, 192kHz
DAC (2 cards)

OPTIONAL CARDS
IA04: 6x Analogue Stereo Inputs, Phono. Can be configured as 2x six-channel analogue inputs

OA08 Analogue Output card, with 4x Analogue Outputs, Phono, configurable, with 24-bit, 192kHz DAC

CONTROLS
Front-panel facia controls for: Source, DSP, Mute, Volume, and Off

Hinged control panel provides additional swithes for: Display, Copy, Store, parameter menus, Assign,
Calibrate, and Configure

 

DIMENSIONS
HEIGHT:175mm [6.9in] 

WIDTH: 489mm [18.9in]

DEPTH:411mm [16.2in]

WEIGHT
As standard – 14kg (31lbs)

DISPLAYS
20-character dot-matrix display: adjustable brightness and contrast

Lights for Dolby, Digital, THX, DTS, and MPEG

POWER
26W