Originally Posted by John_H
I also think its outrageous that someone who purchased an 861v1 on eBay for $2,000 only pays another $1,000 above someone (like myself) who dropped $18k for a new 861v4 within the last couple years. This is pure business from Meridian, I don't see any effort whatsoever to recognize existing customer loyalty.

Well, the trade-in difference for a v1/v2 versus a v3/v4 is $2,000, but I take your point. My first thought was to go out and find a scrap-heap 861, but now that v3/v4 used prices are likely to plummet, probably doesn't make sense.

It will be interesting to see what percentage of 861 owners cough up the $16K. That will determine how many older units persist in the marketplace and to what degree Meridian will still support them.

My Kit: 861v8+ID41, 800v4, UHD722, MD600, MS600, MS200, Oppo BDP-203, Genesis 201, Genesis 350 SE, Genesis S4-8 Sub, BG 520i, VTL MB450 II, Krell Showcase 7, Genesis 928 Subs, Danley DTS10 sub, SVS Ultra 16 subs.