Meridian 565 Pre-pro 7.1 DTS version

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$300 shipped to lower 48; $20 off actual shipping elsewhere.

Kept hanging onto this thinking that I'd use it, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen. I believe that this is the final version of this pre-pro; it does MLP, DTS, DD - most the pre-HDMI surround sound formats.

I'm the second owner- first owner was a studio where it was always rackmounted, I'll include the middle atlantic faceplate. It's pretty pristine- I'll upload pics tonight.

This also has an RS-232 port for control and you may be able to update the firmware (not sure).

This thing is super quiet- it'd even make a decent 2 channel pre. The other great thing about it is that it's got digital outputs for all the channels. So, if you're using a crossover with a digital input, you can remove one da/ad step in the chain.

No box or remote, however the remote codes for this are VERY common (dunno why, it's pretty obscure)- the TWC cablebox remote even has them pre-loaded.

If you do an Ebay search, you'll notice a wide range of prices for these- this is because the earliest ones didn't have DTS and were 5.1. Feel free to ask any questions and I'll get pics up shortly.

unc2701

Pics. The two round smudges on the top are from the rubber on the rackmount clamp being a little sticky. Windex would probably take care of that.

I also forgot that this was upgraded to the 7.1/DTS version- see pic for that info (also why it doesn't show the DTS logo on the front).

There is one scratch on the front plastic that you can see in the pic (above the source button); there's also a scratch to the metal on the underside that you'll need see. That one looks like a rackmounting scar where someone dragged it over the shelf when putting it in.

unc2701

Probably going to ebay this week. Will knock $20 for polkies that meet the FM requirements.