5200's also have apodising. The 5200.2 has speakerlink.

'bit perfect' is not the same as perfect audio. Various filtering and other processing also takes place. Bits of kit do this different ways and ultimately may sound slightly. With M kit in the wild, 808.2 / 8000.2 is the current champ combo. Until users start to audition the new pieces, who knows how the new kit will tip the balance.

Meridian owner since 1992
Prime & PSU, Focal Elear headphones, Roon (ROCK 8Gi5 NUC), Explorer 1 & 2, F80. 200/203, various Sonos (via Roon).