The G61 is (functionally) more like a 568.2mm but with multichannel analogue in. The G61R is effectively a G68 in smaller box without some of the features - like as you say, without video.

Sound signature wise, not sure how G61 compares with 568.2mm and G68/G61R.

The G61 was not around for long - it was relatively quickly replaced with G61R and I believe that it was a far more significant change than simply adding MRC.


Meridian owner since 1992
Prime & PSU, Focal Elear headphones, Roon (ROCK 8Gi5 NUC), Explorer 1 & 2, F80. 200/203, various Sonos (via Roon).