Originally Posted by robert.w
Why so pessimistic Ronnie?
Because the Excerpts that you have chosen come ONLY from the ID40 Card Data Sheet. There is ZERO Mention of Apodizing in the 861-v6 Data Sheet itself. As this is such a HUGE differentiating factor for Meridian, why not include it and make a highlight of it in the 861 Datasheet???

For example, there are 5 Digital and 6 Analog Inputs on the current 808.2i. The 808.2i Data Sheet makes specific reference to the fact that ALL these Inputs are Apodized internally in the 808.2i. Contrast that with zero mention in the Data Sheet for Meridian's "Flagship" Preamp / Processor, the 861-v6

Why relegate the only mention of Apodizing to the ID40 Card which

a) Costs an extra $2,000+
b) Will only accept an RJ45 Input from a Sooloos. (i.e. the card has no Coax or Optical inputs to accept other Media Players)

As I said, I sincerely hope that this is just an (extremely poor) Literature Oversight on Meridian's behalf, but all the pointers appear to be pointing away from Native Apodizing of ALL Inputs into the 861-v6, which is obviously what all of us here have been waiting patiently for

Will be delighted to be wrong on this one!!!

Last edited by Ronnie Hurley; 2010-01-05 11:24.
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