Whatever Meridian announce today is "old News" for the R&D dept. It has to be, they are already onto the next project, idea, upgrade.
If you consider how long it takes to bring a product of this quality to market you will appreciate this.
They can't pre announce projects or it would hit sales of current products. The problem is a serious one.
We are all familiar with this with regard to motor vehicles and we happily accept it.
Anyone want my old cortina today?
The important thing for Meridian, or any other company is how well they treat people caught out by this to keep them satisfied and not left feeling used.
This is where Premium Partners come in. They can build strong relationships with their clients and create bespoke solutions.
Any old Hi-Fi shop would not be willing nor able to deliver this.
Just my thoughts, Chris

(Who can't afford any of it just now, aww well?)