Glad I'm not alone.

Meridian has no documentation on their site about it.

Can anyone explain the benefits in layman terms?

Speakers: B&W's - 800D (2), HTM1D, CCM817 (4), JL Fathom (2)
Amps: MC501 (3) & Adcom 7500
Pre/Pro: Meridian 861v8
Sources: Sooloos/Roon, Kaleidescape