Originally Posted by ~V~
Originally Posted by Joelc
I fear that I see signs of the end looming as has been my luck over the years...it started with Cinepro when the then founder passed away (although they have been resurrected by others)...it next went to TAG McLaren who died...it now may be Meridian's turn with the constant thread been me being out lots of money...

As one who is in the midst of upgrading my home theater using M 861 + M HD621 + M 558 + M557 + Triad in-wall speakers + Ashly DSP ( http://www.ashly.com/neprocessor.html ) I *AM NOT HAPPY* that M is discontinuing their analogue commitment...all I see is more money flowing out of my bank account as I move on to another company as I already have a somewhat sour taste in my mouth that the promised support/upgradability of the 800 (in terms of a DVD player) was never delivered on this is -- in today's world with dBpoweramp and SONOS -- nothing more than a $25,000 brick!

End of rant...


is your gear suddenly not working and you are suddenly out of money? the 800 purchase was never a wise one but you can always stuff a SONOS inside that handsome case. so money does not flow out of your account and you need not look for another brand -- i simply dont understand how people w/ working equipment are overreacting to this news. whenever you're ready to upgrade for whatever reason buy M DSP speakers because they will sound better than anything out there, including your current standalone M amps and whichever brand loudspeaker you currently use.

You over simplify as re-wiring for DSPs at this points makes them cost prohibitive as I would have to open a number of walls, floors and ceilings to do that...were it as simple as you suggest then yes I would agree...

Audio: Triad Monitor Golds, Surround Golds, Silver Subwoofers; Procella P-18 Subwoofer; QSC DCA 16622s, 1644, 3422, BASIS 922uz; ADA MACH IV B
Other: APC S-15s; Crestron
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