Meridian obviously want their customers to add a HD621 to their systems to get the appodising feature which is not devastating blow to the pocket compared to how much has been spent on the system total.

HOWEVER

I was going to purchase a HD621 soon, but after seeing all what is coming out of CES im not so sure. My friend called me from the show after a demo on some of the 3D TV products on show and he said it was phenomenal!!! and many brands are due to release this year.

Most of us are first movers of the very cutting edge in quality in A/V tech, and I for one will be keen to look into a 3D screen and new BD spinner soon. The thing is to buy into 3D you need HDMI 1.4. As I understand it the HD621 will not be able to handle this spek. Who knows if 3D will take off....... maybe it will be huge, maybe not. I guess we will have to see. I am in no rush however to rush out and buy a HD621.

Look on the bright side......

At least Meridian only need to make a HD621.2 with HDMI 1.4 to support 3D so that those who do want to venture into 3D will not have to scrap their entire amp. Look at the top end Pioneer/arcam/even Mark Levinson amps and processor ranging into the thousands of pounds will not be able to upgrade their kit. They will have no choice but to buy a new Processor which is a real deal breaker.

Dedicated theater room: 30'x15'x9
11-4-4 Atmos System. Trinnov Altitude16, 271, DSP750 LCR, DSP7200.2, sides, 7200SE Rear, 5200.2 front sides, 4 x 320.2 atmosphere, 4 x 24" GSG Subs, 2 x Stereo Integrity 12000 (6000w per sub each with own 30amp circuit)
JVC NZ900+DCR Lens Projector, Kaleidescape system.