Is there any (reliable) information on the v9\10 spec?
Main system - Sources (Kodi-HTPC, Vero 4k, FireTV, Sat) into Trinnov Altitude 32 (8-16) (+Roon), Trinnov Amplitude 8 amp & Vivid Audio (Giya G3, V1.5) and REL Stentor III speakers. Others: F80 + Raspberry Pi and other Pi systems.
Main system - Sources (Kodi-HTPC, Vero 4k, FireTV, Sat) into Trinnov Altitude 32 (8-16) (+Roon), Trinnov Amplitude 8 amp & Vivid Audio (Giya G3, V1.5) and REL Stentor III speakers. Others: F80 + Raspberry Pi and other Pi systems.
Knowing Meridian, it wouldn't surprise me if they offloaded (distributed) some of the processing to a new piece of kit that the 861 talked to.
A kind of HD621, but on the output side for those who want Atmos etc.
A single trunked input from 861, *lots* of channels out.
Wild speculation.
Not wild speculation but a very logical path. A new box. An HD621 on steroids if you will. The 861 users are already in tune with using a separate box for HDMI so why not a bigger box that replaces the HD621 and provides extra channels for at least 11.1. This also provides a more acceptable path for M's revenue stream. They will have revenue from the v9 upgrade and for those of us who choose to add height channels we can also buy the new box.
I like it and I'm in. I am already in construction to add height channels which will be completed by the end of this month. Like Cliff I have a Marantz 8802A coming next week to suffice in the interim. By the way I considered leaving M for Datasat. But I am above all an audiophile.
Gary
My Kit: Trinnov Altitude 32,Oppo BDP 203, Sony 600es, Martin Logan Neoliths Mains with VTL Siegfried II's, ML CLX's, ML Renaissance, 5 ML Theaters,13 ML Vanquish, 6 ML Edges, 6 ML Axis' 8 Velodyne DD-18+'s, Pass Labs 600.8,Pass Labs 160.8, Pass labs 160.5, Bryston 14B-SST, 6B-SST,6 Bryston 9BSST^2's, 14' Stewart Screen, Berkely Alpha DAC RS
I wonder if the delay on the 861 was due to the delay in 4K standards. A lot going on there, and if we are correct that the 861.9 variant will include a much updated and expanded HD621. Then one will want to make sure they are compliant? Certainly doesn't explain the 818 delay, but just a thought..
Primary: MD600, MS200 (SpeakerLink to AES), Trinnov ST-2, Ayre V6-xe, Salk SS8 3x LRC. Secondary: MC600 (whole house). Zone one: 568.2, G57, MS200, Spatial Hologram M2SE. Zone 2-6 (Awaiting assignment).
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