Meridian Unplugged - Powered by MrTechGuy.co.uk Forums Discussion Meridian - Systems 861v9 speculation thread

I have the 861v4 with LPSU, and will want to make the move to v9 when it is released within the next 6 months.
I assume even the v6 or v8 will offer even better sound quality to my v4, bearing in mind I use OA13 balanced XLR outputs to my analogue active speakers? Or not?

The v4 will not be up-gradable of course, so do you think the v6 or v8 will be up-gradable to v9?
Or is it likely to be a completely new design? (Especially if it has to support the extra channels and processing power for Dolby Atmos etc.). In which case I assume Meridian will offer a trade in discount for existing v6 or v8 owners.

It may work out cheaper for me to buy a 2nd hand v6 or v8, and then trade it in, or have it upgraded, to a v9?

It is probably unfair that we are hoping for features of the new v9 to be similar to what the Trinnov offers, as the Trinnov costs roughly double the price of an 861.
Personally I would rather have a 861v9, even if it is 50% or more expensive than the v8.

I would require 3 x 4 channel Analogue XLR output cards to give an extra 4 channels for Dolby Atmos/ DTS:X height speakers etc.

I am guessing that Dolby Atmos/DTS:X support may have to wait till the v10, or be a future upgrade for the v9 owners.