Originally Posted by JerryL
Joel, but how can they use anything except a broad brush. They can't give you specific statements tailored to each individual and their home/ listening space. It unfortunately has to be based on some common standard- if that is the judgment of Bob Stuart/ the pros at Meridian then I am willing to trust them.
They could start releasing information in as professional and diligent manner as they perform engineering. That's a lot of trust for another $16k.

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If they betray that trust then they will be the ones to lose in the end and I am sure they are well aware of that.
I think many 861 owners, who were sold (at a considerable price) on the upgradability and flexibility of their 861 product, will feel that their trust in Meridian has been betrayed.

I am, however, reminded of something that Des Ford once said to me when I was thinking about upgrading to a used 861. He said that each person has their own affordability level when it comes to Meridian kit. To play in the 800 series, you need to be able to afford to continue to play. In other words, if you can't comfortably afford a new 861, you're at the wrong level.

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