Originally Posted by RobZenk
I think for those who are analogue after the 861 the upgrade is very marginal at best. Maybe apodizing will swing it for some. I for one won't be upgrading just for the 7.1 from my HD621 at the cost of �8,000 (including extra cards). That said I have a separate preamp for music which bypasses my 861. The 861 v4 will, I am sure, continue to be great for films. In addition lots of us have VPs which make some of the 861 redundant anyhow.

Rob

Yes, I think you may well be right. Perhaps the better course would be to get hold of a second-hand 808.2, sell my 800, and the only thing I'd be missing is a 7.1 input - OK, I'd lose MCH DVD-A capability, but my Oppo can handle that and last time I checked I only had about 10 discs anyhow.

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.