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I'm sure this has been answered here often (I couldn't find any threads), for a non-audiophile, movie watching lug like myself, how much better can a v4 861 sound then the 568v2?
Also, somewhat off topic. Can a v2 be upgraded to a v4?
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Can't answer the first (other than vicariously).
As far as upgrade is concerned, the answer is yes but it would be much cheaper to trade the v2 for a v4 in the open market.
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Is it really still possible for a factory upgrade from v2 to v4? I find that very unlikely.
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I think it's unlikely, but it was possible. M were quoting up to �2,750 for the upgrade in 2005.
I doubt it's got any cheaper in the meantime, and hence my recommendation.
Oooooh, look. I've gone into 4 figures...
Last edited by dpstjp; 2011-12-01 03:10.
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Oooooh, look. I've gone into 4 figures... Congratulations; I'm going to hang my head in shame when I reach five!
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Congratulations; I'm going to hang my head in shame when I reach five! But just think of all that trouble it's kept you out of...!
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The subject of 861 upgrades has been discussed in the past coupla years. If my middle-aged brain hasn't become too addled, I believe a number of members (and maybe a dealer or two) had reported that Meridian had stopped offering v2 to v4 upgrades.
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Congratulations; I'm going to hang my head in shame when I reach five! But just think of all that trouble it's kept you out of...! Oh, there's no "like" button...ok:) g
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I think it's unlikely, but it was possible. M were quoting up to �2,750 for the upgrade in 2005. YIKES!!! I could pick up a second hand V4 for less  g
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I'm going to hang my head in shame when I reach five! Why wait until then?
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