Hmm, $7600 is not too bad i think. I see 2nd hand 568.2 units (not even MM ones) go for about 4000 Euro's here (~ $4500) (Here is Holland with not a lot of 2nd hand 568.2 units)

I seriously doubt you will get a pre-amp and DVD player with DVD-A and DVD-V playback of the same quality for $7600 than your current system offers.

I guess it depends a bit on what you want:
- DVD-A playback - other brand will not beat Meridian
- SACD-5.1 playback - will not work in your current system without multichannel analogue pre-amp. Works with G68. Other brands differ: look for Time alignment and bass management for 5.1 input, as not much players have this internally.
- Need DVI output, or is interlace or progressive component SD enough
- Need RGBHV output (CRT technology) a scaler is really neccesary, and that could also switch some sources, or scale the output of your video switcher. (all in G player)
- how many inputs with video to switch

Perhaps the most important point: how does it sound and look.

Tough decission. But if your dealer went out of bussiness, isn't there a other dealer who can help you. M. USA should be able to tell you the nearest dealer, or perhaps a fellow memeber can point you towards a good dealer which will work over a longer distance as well.

Jaco

Sold all M equipment