Especially on my own live recordings, which I know quite well, the Director produced an expansive soundstage with excellent imaging and explosive dynamics.' 'On source material ranging from modern pop and rock through classical I was continually impressed by the natural and musical sound emanating from the Director DAC. The Meridian Director is accurately aimed at those who already have capable hifi systems whereas Nuforce provide a new range of components that we tend to build systems around. We've recently been reveling in the sound of fantastic new digital products from NuForce - the game changing DDA100 digital integrated amplifier and a bevy of even more capable DACs all cluster around the Meridian’s price - would Meridians foray into this highly competitive arena give us something unique and special? Highly recommended.' It is easy to underestimate just how good the Meridian Director is. Brilliantly conceived and faultlessly executed, the Meridian Director is the DAC to beat in this market segment – and several notches above. 'Offering Meridian quality at such an affordable level leaves me wondering why anyone would invest in any of the similarly or higher priced alternatives from the scores of manufacturers whose names were unknown just a year or two ago, not to mention the me-too products cluttering the shelves from better known brands. – Please see the Meridian Explorer or the NuPrime range for our recommended new DACsīut with the introduction of the Director - a high-quality DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter) designed to deliver superior audio performance from digital sources such as media players, CD players and computers, Meridian have finally delivered a product we can all enjoy. And yes, some of their products and systems are seriously expensive. If you'd like our very best digital sound in an affordable, friendly and easy to use package, you are just about to become a happy Meridian owner.įor as long as we have been involved with music, Meridian has been the leader in digital - the quality of their CD players is nothing short of legendary and their expertise in the whole field of home music reproduction is unmatched. All about the new Meridian Director Digital to Analogue Convertor DAC