Originally Posted by Asa Post
Travel and then a family bereavement have distracted me from posting. However, I wanted to explain that, since the generous loan of an 808.3, and my more than favourable response to it, I decided to order one.

I am pleased to report that my new 808.3 arrived exactly when promised by Meridian. I accordingly offer my thanks to them for their helpfulness and efficiency (and to Sevenoaks, Exeter, too).
Sorry about your bereavement.

This thread, and your original post influenced me to go hear the 808.3 for myself. I loved what I heard so I ordered one too. Thank you.

Might I ask what lead time you experienced from order to delivery?

MC200, Twinstore, 808v6/ID41 -> DSP8000SE (+ SB Touch, Sony BDP-3300, SKYHD, legacy cassette player)
2nd system: MC200 analogue out, Linn LP12, SB3 -> Quad 34 -> M60 rosewood
F80 (Rubino Micallizzato)
F80 (Rosso Corsa)