January 2023
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Meridian Special Edition DSP5200 Loudspeaker
Posted on: 26 Jan 2023. Category: Home CinemaMeridian Special Edition DSP5200 Loudspeaker
The Reference series represent the pinnacle of Meridian’s loudspeaker design and development programme, making them the most advanced loudspeakers that Meridian has produced to date. Built by hand in the UK, the Meridian Reference Special Edition range feature Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology. This ingenious, yet elegant design means that the loudspeaker enclosure contains the entire system’s electronics including its amplification. In common with the other loudspeakers in the Special Edition series, a suite of innovative Meridian technologies are also built in.
The DSP5200SE contains a complete matched audio system, giving the highest overall quality, lower power consumption and the performance of a traditional passive loudspeaker eight times the physical volume. Finished as standard in a piano lacquer black, the Special Edition Range is also available in any of the 270 Meridian Select colours. The range offers a choice of full range floor standing or horizontal centre channel options, for audio or home cinema solutions.
TRUE TIME
True Time is Meridian's proprietary Apodising Filter that avoids pre-ringing and cleans up the effects of early filters, converting pre-echo to post-echo.
TRUE LINK
Meridian True Link is an encryption method for transferring high-definition digital audio over SPDIF connections. It allows secure movement of digital audio whilst ensuring that the SPDIF clock signal can be transmitted with minimum degradation.
FREE-Q
Meridian Free-Q is used to compensate for acoustic problems associated with specific loudspeaker placement conditions.
We have a working pair of these speakers on display in our Bristol showroom to see and hear their quality. We also have our dedicated Home cinema setup where we can arrange a full consultation and design. We also offer a Lighting design service which can include Rako home automation
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Swapping the Tools for the 'Trade Counter'
Posted on: 09 Jan 2023. Category:Swapping the Tools for the 'Trade Counter'
By Richard Walsh
I joined the Ablectrics team in October 2022, having run my own electrical installation business since 2014. I had a 25 year career in airline & freight sales before deciding to re-train as a domestic installer in 2008. I then spent 5 years with a local contractor; that’s where I was really able to put what I’d learned in the classroom into practice.
In 2014, I went out on my own, having gained accreditation though NICEIC and subsequently NAPIT. Over the following 8 years, I built up a loyal clientele across Bristol & Bath , providing all aspects domestic electrical services, from changing a faulty socket, to full rewires, kitchen & bathroom installations, test & inspection and fault finding. I particularly enjoyed designing garden lighting installations, ran power to many a garden office that would spring up during the pandemic and further trained in central heating control systems.
I’ve known the guys at Ablectrics for many years, having been a client and always found them to be very knowledgeable and helpful. Now finding myself on the other side of the counter, I’m glad to report that they’re no less helpful! I have a decent practical knowledge of electrical installation from my time on the tools, but it’s true to say that you never stop learning in this business! The new showroom in Zetland Road is second-to-none; every day we receive a positive response from customers who say they love being able to see such a wide range of lighting options on show, along with extensive product knowledge from the team. From bespoke pendant light sets in all shapes, colours and finishes, to the clever RAKO automated control systems, from EV charging to tailor-made LED tape and profile sets, we really can cater for everyone. The addition of the home cinema demo room is really something special too; I would highly recommend you taking a look if you can, you really won’t be disappointed!
It’s been fun serving and catching up with some of my old clients when they’ve visited the showroom. Similarly, I’ve met some of the guys and girls who I trained with 15 years ago, all still on the tools, a little older and a lot wiser! As for me, at my electrician’s knees are thankful they’re now on this side of the counter!
Make sure you pay us a visit at our Bristol showroom soon; you’ll be assured of a warm welcome from the whole team.