I have a G61, and quite like it, upgraded from 561.

That said, my system has changed and I now use it mostly for switching video sources (audio only) in a two channel system.

If you're interested, PM me through the board.

Drobo-->FW 800-->mac mini-->Ethernet
Transporter--> Wireworld Eclipse 6 coax-->Meridian G61
G61--> Nordost Red Dawn-->Primare 30.3
Primare-->Ocos--Vienna Acoustics Beethoven/Maestro