The 861v2 is a great old processor. Hopefully you will really enjoy it when it arrives and you hook it up to your 3100's (I own 5!)

I think the objection was that the seller claimed the v2 sounded as good as the v6 through the 8000's. While the 8K's are great, I am not sure they are that great! :-) Too bad the seller never hooked up 818 to his or her 8000's!

The used Meridian market in the United States has taken a big hit, especially in the G68 marketplace. One recently sold for just above 1K USD on eBay, which is about half price from several years ago. I have a hard time not buying super cheap used Meridian gear. sadly I only own 1 home right now and it is full of M. equipment already!

Primary: 818v3+ID41, M6 stereo pair, M SpeakerLink cabling, Sonos+96kHz Cullen, silver DSW
HT: Marantz prepro, 271, DSP3300, 8K SE FL/FR pair, DSP M6x2, DSP320x4 (ceiling), black DSW, 520 RL/RR rear in-walls
Living Room: G65, 640 L/R in-walls, UHD722, MS600
Vac. Home: G61, HD621, 4xDSP3100, DSP3100HC
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