Originally Posted by Ronnie Hurley
The 808.2 is certainly Meridian's best CD Player, but in a pinch, even Meridian would admit that their current PINNACLE of Music Reproduction remains the 800 playing High-Res 24/96 discs, preferably with the Digital 24/96 stream going all the way to a Pair (or more) of DSP's


I'm with you all the way Ronnie!
Nothing, but nothing, can touch 24/96 DVD-As through fully-capable surround speakers - preferably 8ks.

DVD-A is a dead format, according to Meridian, and that's why it has been dropped from the 808.2, but for pure quality (and accompanying enjoyment) NOTHING can touch it playing through full-range DSPs.

808.2 through D8ks is fantastic but 800 playing DVD-A through 861/D8ks is king.