808.3 > 8kSL

New firmware brings: subjectively, the high frequencies are more extended and purer; the midrange is clearer; the bass is even tighter and more tuneful. In general the music seems more dynamic, has a more focused soundstage and is generally more coherent. All this seems to fit in with a reduced noise floor.

What I was not expecting was that, where appropriate, bass slam has markedly increased!

All of the above relates to good recordings: the new firmware does not turn dross into gold.

I went into this with low expectations: the old setup sounded very good indeed and I did not think there was much room for improvement using the existing equipment. If my experience is typical then Meridian deserve resounding congratulations.

I can be quite emphatic that the new firmware has brought worthwhile improvements to 8kSLs.

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