Originally Posted by AudioImages - Rick
It's not going to just be firmware, I think that the 861 will need the same hardware upgrade treatment we've seen happen with 818 and 808 to enable MQA.
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I have no information as to when we'll see 861v9, but I expect months rather than weeks or years.
That's really helpful Rick, thanks. It's clear then that there will be an upgrade for the 861 and that it will be fully compatible with MQA.

Is there any news on whether MQA will be compatible with the 861's room correction function?

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