There is a massive upgrade from a 561 to a 568, and again a 568.2 added something pretty impressive too.
The 861v2 has the same sonic signature to the 568.2, compared with say the G68, but sounds more grown up, it just does everything that little bit better.

Looking at the prices of 861v2 and v4s they seem to be absolute bargains in the Meridian world at the moment.

Yeah the v6 and v8 add another level, but there is a huge jump in price to get it.

No Darling, I've had it months!