Curious that 861v6 reviews have been so few-and-far-between, so it is nice to see this one. Three comments:

1. I think the review 'over-eggs' the upgradeability omelette frankly. I've owned Meridian pre-pro units for over 15 years (back to the orgiginal incarnation of the 565), and over that time I don't believe there is another component in my sysetem that I have spent more $$ on cumulatively. Certainly there have been times where upgradeability was economically practical, however, that has not happened in quite a number of years (really not since the 500 series).

2. Criticizing the v6 for not accepting legacy formats sort of misses the point: 861v6 is an audio processor, not a video processor. I'd think most people dropping close to $30K on the 861/HD621 combo would also invest in a competent video scaler/switcher.

3. Nice to see the reviewer listening to some music, in addition to movies. 861 really shines playing music.

I aggree with Gary, 861v6 is a terrific piece of kit.

Simon

Last edited by Simon; 2011-07-06 07:13.
My Kit: 861v8+ID41, 800v4, UHD722, MD600, MS600, MS200, Oppo BDP-203, Genesis 201, Genesis 350 SE, Genesis S4-8 Sub, BG 520i, VTL MB450 II, Krell Showcase 7, Genesis 928 Subs, Danley DTS10 sub, SVS Ultra 16 subs.