Ronnie

Yes we have made some alternate comments about this for a while, which is unfortunate because it does add to our confusion. Hopefully as soon as possible this can be clarified because the info I get is also from Meridian down to the dealer and on to me. At least we are getting more info from Meridian than was released at CES.

It is harsh to call the ID40 “fool's gold”, especially when it is automatically included in the 808.3. It is there for 808.3 users and its benefits can be gained from only a low cost RJ45 cable. We should first confirm what the ID40 offers, such as benefits beyond via Comms and MSR controlling the play list and receiving balanced audio. Even if there is no other benefits beyond that it will be for each one to determine if they think the cost is worth them requesting an ID40 card in the 861 v6.

I hope the choice of the best connection between Sooloos and 808.3/861 v6 between RJ45/ID40 and Speakerlink is not going to be another SPDIF v SpeakerLink debate we had in 2008 and 2009. I recall that went from SpeakerLink is best to SPDIF to more uncertainty to what I believe was finally that SpeakerLink is marginally better (and cheaper), especially over longer distances.

So hopefully there will be more info as soon as possible to clarify these issues.