Haha, thanks Chris!

The only thing I am used to is my wallet getting dented by somewhat esoteric hi-fi purchases wink

OK, I didn't realise the MC200 could be upgraded with an MS600- will that process a DVD/Bluray source too?

I might have to buy the 5000s blind, due to living on this island, hence the question about bass response? In any case, I'd never get a home-dem on 2nd hand gear, and listening in another room, I've found, can be somewhat meaningless anyway!

What I have noticed is that resale value seems to be great on the slightly older gear in good condition, so I probably don't have much to lose by buying and trying?


HC: 861v4/ID40/LPS, DSP5000, DSP5000VC, DSP3100, SW1600, HD621, Oppo BDP-105, Sony VPL-HW55ES
2-Channel: Oppo BDP-105, TEAC VRDS-7/Trichord Clock 3/PSU, 551, Quad 303, Harbeth Compact 7ES-3, Kimber cables, Russ Andrews mains and supports.
Previous Meridian: 5000C, 5200SL, 7200.2, 6000, 562V.2, 568.2mm, 800v4, 808.2i, 818v2/v3, 861v8, 502