|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,053
Pan-dimensional being
|
|
Pan-dimensional being
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,053 |
I think M is waiting for a critical mass of MQA encoded material from the studios. Once that is achieved along with an agreed upon release date I'd look for M to begin shipping MQA upgraded hardware just before that release date. Something about "crossing the road together". Really like VK's theory too.
Ken
Main: G68J, 5K2s, 5Ks, HSU subs, Pio 151FD, Dish VP722, Roku, Wadia I70, Anti Mode Dual Core, Oppo 103D Vanity Lite
Office: SBT, Berkeley Alpha DAC 2/MQA, Magico S3 Mk II, Boulder 2060, Lumin U1 Mini streamer, Roon.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 219
Hitchhiker
|
|
Hitchhiker
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 219 |
We can cross our fingers (and toes) that maybe something will be announced at CEDIA in October. Meridian America is there but, unlike CES, I don't know if any "major announcements" typically occur at this event.
I have had the 808v6 upgrade on order since it was first announced and in spite of multiple assurances over the course of this year that "it will be available very soon" it still remains an unknown. Again, I wish someone would just say something and that the something be fact-based and accurate.
Wayne
Last edited by Wayne; 2015-09-13 21:41. Reason: clarity
System 1: 861v6+ID40, UHD722, DSP640x2, DSP520C, DSP320x2, DSWx2, Sony XBR-100Z9D, Oppo UDP-203, Kaleidescape, AppleTV 4K
System 2: 808.3 upgraded to 808v6, MC200, HD621, DSP8000.2 with SE Upgrade
System 3: F80
Currently unused: DSP3200x4, DSP33x2, DSP33C, D1500, DSP420x2, G68ADV, G98DH, HD421
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 687 Likes: 2
Paranoid android
|
|
Paranoid android
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 687 Likes: 2 |
Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) runs from 2nd – 4th October, in Denver, Colorado. Bob Stuart, inventor of MQA, will be taking part in a number of show panels and press announcements.
Roon, Technics SL10 turntable, Meridian 218, Jolida tube DAC, Nuforce STA 200 Amp and passive Swallow Acoustics ALS2 speakers
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 219
Hitchhiker
|
|
Hitchhiker
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 219 |
System 1: 861v6+ID40, UHD722, DSP640x2, DSP520C, DSP320x2, DSWx2, Sony XBR-100Z9D, Oppo UDP-203, Kaleidescape, AppleTV 4K
System 2: 808.3 upgraded to 808v6, MC200, HD621, DSP8000.2 with SE Upgrade
System 3: F80
Currently unused: DSP3200x4, DSP33x2, DSP33C, D1500, DSP420x2, G68ADV, G98DH, HD421
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,941 Likes: 9
Knows where his towel is
|
|
Knows where his towel is
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,941 Likes: 9 |
Maybe M intend to wait until Tidal is actually up and running with MQA.
After all, imagine if you'd spend say £1k upgrading your kit or sustantially more on a latest generation 818, only to find that MQA never gets released. Imagine the potential backlash at Meridian.
Looks like they're playing their cards right to me. But it was not very ethical to accept orders in March for a March delivery was it?
Asa Post
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,941 Likes: 9
Knows where his towel is
|
|
Knows where his towel is
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,941 Likes: 9 |
FWIW, I'm expecting a performance boost with all material as a result of the MQA R&D. The 818v3 could (potentially) apodize RBCD to 176k and transmit to DSP loudspeakers using MQA over MHR.
Total speculation on my part, but it seems "logical". I was told last February that the new 808 would bring improved sound to CD replay.
Asa Post
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,358 Likes: 2
President of the Imperial Galactic Government
|
|
President of the Imperial Galactic Government
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,358 Likes: 2 |
But it was not very ethical to accept orders in March for a March delivery was it? My dealer put me on a waiting list. He didn't take any money. That's in no way unethical, IMO.
Ex-moderator
Sitting room: dCS Network Bridge, 818v3, HD621, 8kSE
Library: dCS Rossini Apex DAC/Clock, Clearaudio Performance Wood, Audio Research PH2, Mjölnir KGST, Mjölnir PureBipolar
SWMBO Room: 210, D33
Kitchen: RPi/RoonBridge, Genelec 6010 actives
Desk: Merging Anubis
Server: Roon/ROCK/NUC
Headphones: Stax SR-X9000, Stax SR-007, Stax SR-404LE, Audeze LCD-X...
Oldest audio file: 1889 Edison cylinder
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,358 Likes: 2
President of the Imperial Galactic Government
|
|
President of the Imperial Galactic Government
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,358 Likes: 2 |
FWIW, I'm expecting a performance boost with all material as a result of the MQA R&D. The 818v3 could (potentially) apodize RBCD to 176k and transmit to DSP loudspeakers using MQA over MHR.
Total speculation on my part, but it seems "logical". I was told last February that the new 808 would bring improved sound to CD replay. This is correct. I heard that the upsampling in the 818v3/808v6 is completely new and comes directly out of the MQA research of the past 5 years. It's going to be a big deal for replay of standard definition material too. Patience, friends! It will be worth it!
Ex-moderator
Sitting room: dCS Network Bridge, 818v3, HD621, 8kSE
Library: dCS Rossini Apex DAC/Clock, Clearaudio Performance Wood, Audio Research PH2, Mjölnir KGST, Mjölnir PureBipolar
SWMBO Room: 210, D33
Kitchen: RPi/RoonBridge, Genelec 6010 actives
Desk: Merging Anubis
Server: Roon/ROCK/NUC
Headphones: Stax SR-X9000, Stax SR-007, Stax SR-404LE, Audeze LCD-X...
Oldest audio file: 1889 Edison cylinder
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,941 Likes: 9
Knows where his towel is
|
|
Knows where his towel is
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,941 Likes: 9 |
But it was not very ethical to accept orders in March for a March delivery was it? My dealer put me on a waiting list. He didn't take any money. That's in no way unethical, IMO. But being placed on a waiting list is not the same as placing an order and being given a delivery date as per my post.
Asa Post
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 803 Likes: 7
Paranoid android
|
|
Paranoid android
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 803 Likes: 7 |
It's a fine distinction. Certainly the dealers were expecting to be able to supply the 818v3 in March, presumably because M gave them this steer. I think alleging that M has been unethical is unfair - that implies some gain at the customer's expense on M's part (or by the dealer). I've had one "on order" since March but at no point has anyone asked for a deposit. If you paid a deposit then I think you have a case against your dealer. In M's case it's rarely the conspiracy theory that applies and nearly always the other alternative.
Streaming: Roon, NUC, QNAP869 NAS
2ch system: dCS Vivaldi, Audionet Stern, Audionet Heisenberg, Magico Q1
Retro system: 101/104/105, Red Rose Spirit
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,358 Likes: 2
President of the Imperial Galactic Government
|
|
President of the Imperial Galactic Government
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,358 Likes: 2 |
Asa Post,
I'm surprised that a dealer would have taken money for a product that was not yet released. You have my sympathy, but that is between you and the dealer, and not really Meridian's fault.
If you want to start a thread about bad dealer practice, go ahead, but this isn't an MQA issue and is off-topic.
Ex-moderator
Sitting room: dCS Network Bridge, 818v3, HD621, 8kSE
Library: dCS Rossini Apex DAC/Clock, Clearaudio Performance Wood, Audio Research PH2, Mjölnir KGST, Mjölnir PureBipolar
SWMBO Room: 210, D33
Kitchen: RPi/RoonBridge, Genelec 6010 actives
Desk: Merging Anubis
Server: Roon/ROCK/NUC
Headphones: Stax SR-X9000, Stax SR-007, Stax SR-404LE, Audeze LCD-X...
Oldest audio file: 1889 Edison cylinder
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,941 Likes: 9
Knows where his towel is
|
|
Knows where his towel is
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,941 Likes: 9 |
The new 818 in now expected to come out in about 3 weeks with the upgrade kits shortly thereafter. The new 808 will follow on after that.
Asa Post
|
|
|
|
0 members (),
501
guests, and
3
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums18
Topics31,203
Posts297,190
Members5,503
| |
Most Online4,788
May 22nd, 2026
|
|
|
|
Google Search
|
Meridian Systems
|
Meridian Streaming
|
Restaurant
|
WiKi
|
Duncan's Meridian Info
|
Board Rules
|
Restaurant Rules
