Hifi Gold Legendary Reference Signature Meridian 808.2 the most significant product in the history of the Compact Disc 16000 new Pristine condition with original Remote Signature Signed by Bob Stuart and Allen Boothroyd

This is the MK II edition and is regarded as the best

This is really rare, and regarded as the benchmark in CD playback and is a true statement piece

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The Meridian 808.2 Signature Reference is widely considered a legendary milestone in high-end digital audio history. by British audio pioneers Boothroyd Stuart Meridian, this high-end component carried an original retail price of $15,995 to $16,995. It earned its legendary status primarily by introducing "apodising" upsampling filter technology, which fundamentally changed how the industry approached Red Book CD playback.Why the Meridian 808.2 is Considered "Legendary"The Apodising Filter: Designed alongside digital audio expert Peter Craven, the 808.2's proprietary DSP filter eliminated "pre-ringing" (digital phase distortion) from the original recording process. It effectively removed the harsh, brittle "digital glare" associated with early compact discs, replacing it with a remarkably smooth, analogue-like presentation.ROM-Drive Data Recovery: Instead of using a standard audio CD mechanism, the 808.2 utilized a customized DVD/ROM drive. It ran proprietary navigation software to read data multiple times, ensuring pristine error correction and massive jitter reduction before the audio ever hit the DAC stage.The "Hand-Signed" Elite Status: Each physical chassis was individually hand-signed on the plate by Meridian's legendary founders, Bob Stuart and Allen Boothroyd, marking it as a true statement piece.Variations & ConnectivityThe player was released in two distinct system configurations:808.2: Pure high-end CD player/transport.808i.2: Preamplifier version featuring six analog RCA inputs and multiple digital source inputs (S/PDIF and TosLink), serving as a complete system hub.FeatureSpecificationUpsampling Capability176.4kHz / 24-bit resolutionAnalog Outputs1x Balanced XLR pair, 1x Single-Ended RCA pairDigital OutputsCoaxial S/PDIF, RJ45 SpeakerLink (for Meridian DSP Active Speakers)Media SupportedRed Book CD, CD-R, CD-RWBuild QualityCard-frame modular topology housed in metal and glassReviewers from premier hi-fi publications like The Absolute Sound went as far as naming the 808.2 "the most significant product in the history of the Compact Disc" due to its uncanny ability to extract high-resolution musicality out of ordinary 16-bit CDs.