If you are running analogue speakers, 861 everytime. Much closer call DSP speakers Newer does not mean better.

Buy for the present not for what may or may not appear in the future - in the Meridian world, it's more often than not the 'may not'.

You may be waiting an eternity for an updated G6x and even if an update is forthcoming, it may well be a fairly minor revision. Architecturally and SQ wise, the 861v4 is more than likely to remain superior.

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