Meridian G08 CD Players
Meridian G08 CD Players
USER REVIEWS
[Aug 03, 2023]
cecelia
Strength:
Quality built -since the amp/cd player has been around since 1998,the fact that they are still working well today shows they have quality tho the exterior makes people feel they are not. | wellington tree services Weakness:
None . . Purchased: New
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[Sep 18, 2020]
Andy Lyon
Strength:
Smooth sounding with lots of detail, sounds as impressive as any other machine on the market, and is one of the best looking CD players in history. Weakness:
There really are none Price Paid: 2500
Model Year: 2003
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[Feb 21, 2016]
ANDY
Audio Enthusiast
At this price range the Meridian G08 can hardly be considered real value for money but you might be surprised, because this CD machine offers a awful lot even with this price tag! such as? well for example this is one of the best looking machines in the history of compact disc players, available in silver or black, personally I prefer black because it matches the rest of my system, a machine that's build to last (like a rolls Royce car) and finally and most importantly a CD player that sounds as impressive as anything else worldwide (including those players twice the price). The sound? Huge, powerful, transparent, and with a abundance of detail thanks to the CD players monster size sound stage, and completely free from distortion the way a cheaper machine is not, in a word the sound is "additive" but, and its a big but, you will need the very best separates that money can buy. However ever this machine can not save some recordings which brings me to a pertinent downside, the players relentless with anything but perfect recordings so be warned! less than perfect and the recording will be exposed, but anything well produced will benefit enormously . Like I say the way the machine sounds really powerful on low volume is so important which means you can listen to music for hours on end without fatigue, and you won't run the risk of damaging your hearing permanently, I listen to AOR and Metal so that's really important to me. CHECK IT OUT! |
[Jul 08, 2009]
P
AudioPhile
A friend of mine brought one a few months ago when I was still using a Meridian G98DH transport a very good machine but due to wanting a cd only machine & a s/h one coming up at bargain price could'nt turn it down :)
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[Apr 30, 2008]
Jim
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
So musical, it extracts more music from a CD that I thought possible
Weakness:
Quality control horrible
This review is for both a 2007 G08 and a 2008 G08.2. After using a Meridian 506.24 for over 10 years I listened to a G08. The improvement was huge. The G08 sounded dramatically better in every way - when it was working. 3 weeks after purchase the G08 would not play correctly on 1 CD. The dealer sent it back for repairs. When it returned, it would take 15 sec to read a disk, and it ignored some entirely. The dealer swapped it for a G08.2. I was astonished when it sounded even better than the G08. However, the relaibility factor was poor. About 2 weeks after getting this unit, it would not eject the disk 50% of the time unless power cycled. So... the G08 series sounds better than any other machine I have heard in its price range, but the reliabilty is unacceptable. Requests to both factory & dealer for refund have been been denied (dealer) or ignored (factory). Consider carefully before you purchase a Meridian G08 or G08.2. Customer Service Dealer did swap out G08 with G08.2 at no cost, but 3 strikes & your out Similar Products Used: Meridian 506.24
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[Oct 29, 2007]
jazz
AudioPhile
Strength:
Great resolution of low level detail
Weakness:
None I can think of. I bought the Meridian G08 player to replace an Ayre CX7e. I auditoned the Ayre at a local dealer in a system consisting of all Ayre components and Piega monitors. In that system it was a great performer, with explosive dynamics and great low level resolution. I was sold. Now, ofcourse, like any other component, a CD player's performance is system dependent, and in my system, comprised of a Balanced Audio Technology integrated amplifier and Aerial Acoustics Model 6s floorstanders, the Ayre proved to be fatiguing. Even after 100s of hours of play, it still proved to be too bright and forward to me.
Similar Products Used: Ayre CX7e
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[May 03, 2007]
Andy Boy
AudioPhile
Strength:
Looks 10/10, Build 9/10, Sound 10/10, Value for money 10/10.
Weakness:
There really isn't anything unless you want to be REALLY picky, a longer warranty than 2 years might be nice for a machine that should last 10! At this price the Meridian G08 can hardly be considered real value for money......but you might be surprised! What this machine offers is an awful lot even for £2500, for example you have one of the most fetching looking compact disc machines in the history of CD, a CD player that sounds as impressive as any machine worldwide including those 'twice' the price, and finally a machine that is really well built....like a rolls royce car. The one thing I really like about the G08 is that it sounds REALLY powerful at low volume which means you can listen for hours on end without fatigue. Similar Products Used: Hight end, top of the range compact disc players. |
[Mar 15, 2007]
Nicolas
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
The Meridian G08 is a winner on all counts
Weakness:
The remote interfare with my goldmund preamp and The G08 worked flawlessly in response to the controls, with just one exception. I found the Meridian to have the deeper soundscape, with pinpoint location of instruments.
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[Mar 01, 2007]
mbuc
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Sound. This player can compete with the best players in the world.
Weakness:
Wobbly buttons & tray
The sound of this player is hard to beat - by any player. It needs quite some time to burn-in properly but eventually it will give you everything you have been looking for. In addition to all positive attributes you can imagine when describing the sound of a cd player it will take you inside the music on an emotional level. With the G08 the music comes alive and thrills you to the bone. In comparison, other players just reproduce the music.
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[May 06, 2006]
john.sealey
AudioPhile
Strength:
Imaging wider, deeper than 588.
Weakness:
The coaxial digital output is only 88.2 rather than the fully upsampled 192.4 (Limitation of the interface I think)
For me this was a leap of faith, I've followed Meridian from the 508.20 to the 588 and now the G08. The 588 is such an excellent player that it is hard to believe that there is anywhere to go. Anyway there is, it paid off, the G08 manages to improve on the 588. Main areas of improvement are clarity, spacial and tonality. You can hear deeper into the mix and now the mix is surrounding you, instruments hanging in the air. I guess the upsampling is responsible for this as the manual hints at. If you have a 508 or 588 you owe yourself a listen, there is somewhere to go and its a good place! Customer Service Unknown Similar Products Used: 588
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