Designed for use in-room or in-rack, the 251 Powered Zone Controller contains the functionality needed to create a powered Hi-Res audio zone. The Meridian 251 features two powerful, high performance, cool-running 100W Class D Amplifiers that allow this versatile 1U tall product to be easily partnered with any passive loudspeaker.

Accommodating both local and distributed audio, whether analogue or digital, the MQA-enabled Meridian 251 is also an endpoint for our award-winning Sooloos music management platform, along with Roon support.

Control features including IP and IR allow this versatile solution to be seamlessly integrated into the home.

Key features
> IP Control allows for seamless integration and flexibility within the home.
> MQA delivers master quality audio in a file that’s small enough to stream or download.
> Lip Sync realigns audio and video following separation to ensure that there is no delay.
> Meridian High Resolution [MHR] allows the secure movement of high resolution digital audio, without degradation or loss in quality.

Technical Specifications

AUDIO INPUTS
> One 2-channel digital coaxial S/PDIF input. 44.1kHz to 192kHz sampling and up to 24-bit
> One 2-channel Meridian SpeakerLink input. 44.1kHz to 192kHz sampling and up to 24-bit
> One 2-channel digital optical TOSLINK input. 44.1kHz to 96kHz sampling and up to 24-bit
> One 2-channel analogue input on RCA phono connectors
> One network input (Ethernet) for connection to Meridian Sooloos or third party control interface

AUDIO OUTPUTS
> Speaker outputs on Phoenix connectors
> 24-12 AWG Compatible
> 2 x 100w into 4Ω nominal load (2 x 65w into 8Ω)
> 40kHz Bandwidth
> 2-channel line-level analogue output on RCA phono connectors
> Twin 192kHz 24-bit DACs