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Surely until we actually read an authoritative and detailed hands-on review of the v.6 it is impossible to say much more than VK has already said in his excellent summary?

Leaving aside the large matter of non-UK pricing, VK's assessment that the trade-in deal is reasonable, bearing in mind the architecture changes, seems on the mark. The only question is whether the differences merit the outlay. Meridian clearly thinks they do, but for the customer it is an entirely personal question, related to their system, circumstances, desires etc.

While the decision remains personal, we need at least a baseline of critical examination to contextualize our personal wishes, and that can only be provided when someone with expertise gets the opportunity to give the v.6 a really serious inspection and audition.

(The non-UK pricing does seem to need revision, but that's a whole different question, and importantly does not just relate to this trade-in deal. All high-end UK audio including Meridian is overpriced in Germany, and I simply will not pay those prices.)