Thanks for a very helpful reply.
I have updated my signature to include an inventory of my Meridian gear.
861v2.81
DSP5000s DSP5000C
500 Transport
Surrounds are analog.
I have spent some time looking through Duncan's site and I am still uncertain
if the 861v2.81 supports 24bit. I THINK it does. Can anyone confirm?
If it DOESN'T, does that mean I would get no benefit from 24bit vs. 18bit speakers?

TJS
G68ADV, 500, DSP5200, DSP5500C, Analog surrounds.