Originally Posted by Wayne
Does anyone have any idea/knowledge as to whether or not the MSB's "MSB Network" digital output would be compatible with Meridian's speakerlink input on n 861v6 or 808.3? I think it is proprietary and likely incompatible, but I thought I would see if anyone had other information. Wouldn't it be a nice world if all components spoke the same language and all components could actually then understand each other? wink

Thanks,
Wayne

AFAIK the only way to achieve 7.1 with the 861 v6 is HDMI to the HD621 followed by MMHR (CAT5 terminated with RJ45) to the v6. Therefore if your're using this path it doesn't look like the MSB would offer any real improvement over the Oppo 93. At this point Ayre may be the leader (one and only) in improved audio using Oppo with upgraded HDMI.

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