Thanks everyone for all the great input! Lot's of friendly advice.

It sounds like everyone is in agreement regarding the DSP 8k. I am only have 3 sources (should have included that info in my original post): mac mini (I have great USB converter), cable tv box and Oppo 105 player. So, HDMI is not necessarily necessary, but I do like the idea of a processor that passes a the video signal to the TV so that I have only one HDMI cable running to the TV. I am completely a two-channel guy.

I will visit the local Meridian dealer, Audio High and search the normal websites for used equipment.

Curious, why do the processors cost so much? I get why the active speakers cost what they cost, but the processors seem to only be digital switches to me. What am I missing?

Thanks, Gary


Very interested in owning a Meridian system