Ok,

I am losing my mind figuring out what to do. I have the 568.2mm/598DP Combo and got it 6mos ago for a very good price..

I have been offered more for the set then I paid, so I have a choice.

I HATE the fact that Meridian hid from us the G Series, as I was told the 568/598 was the latest and 2 months later it is discontinued.

For the most part I LOVE the Meridian, and the software setup. All the little doo dads and MHR etc...

The things that are lacking the most is Video Switching (tied to audio) and any hardware upgrade in the future.

What I want the most in a systems is:
Upgradability (hardware/software)
Software Configuration
MLP Link (MHR or 1394 or something)
A Mfg that doesnt use other peoples products

I cant stand the thought of spending another $8000.00 to upgrade to the G68 and G98! It just isnt right..

I have looked at the following brands and am totaly lost. I am hopeing the people here from the UK area can help out the most with some of the more unique brands...

Bel Canto
Revox (M51)
Theta
Fosgate Audioics
Lexicon
Parasound (Halo)
Rotel
Sunfire Theater Grand III
B&K Ref 50 (I like their software the best)
Classe'
Nagra
EAD

I know this is alot to ask, and I know all of the above have their ups and downs. But I am totaly lost on what to do???

Any comments appreciated!

Scott