Originally Posted by Frank
1. Have you compared SpeakerLink to non-SpeakerLink Meridian speakers side-by-side in arriving at your conclusion that there is "close to zero increase in audio quality", or is your conclusion theoretical?

2. Installing the new 861v6 and the new G68 with SpeakerLink DSP speakers is vastly simpler than the old SPDIF/COMMs system.

3. Last time I checked, all the processors with the exception of the new AC200 have analog outputs so you can use them with analog amplifiers and passive speakers, so saying there is "no compatibility with the rest of the world" is silly.

4. What Meridian products do you use in your system?

1. It is based on experience with other AES/EBU vs. SPDIF. You could seriously improve audio quality when using I2S instead, although I am not sure if that is suitable to use on long distances.
2. I disagree. Connecting a standard cable is just as simple, but leaves the option to use it otherwise and with different components as you please.
3. I was talking about speakerlink, not about the AC200. Which other manufacturer besides Meridian is using speakerlink?
4. DSP7K, 5200HC, SW5500, DSP33 and G68J, all non-speakerlink.