"Stereophile readers can find out about upgrading 861 reference v1-4 by emailing stereophile@meridian.co.uk"
I thought the upgrade program had ended
Not for Stereophile readers.
When I was preparing the review, I confirmed that the upgrade program had expired but I expressed my dissatisfaction that it had prior to our initial report to our readers. Sorta, too late, guys! So, Meridian came up with the idea that they might be able to do something in association with the appearance of the review and we included that note about it.
Frankly, I do not know the deal or the contingencies but Meridian has promised us that there will be something. You should ask, I guess.
And then let us all know.